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9.7.20 New car recall tool; Dollar stores become more popular as consumers are still hurting
NHTSA has released a new free app that makes it easy for consumers to check for any outstanding recalls on their vehicle. Dollar store chains are st…
Clark Howard
09/07/2020
9.4.20 Walmart Plus takes aim at Amazon Prime; Clark Stinks
Walmart Plus just launched with a $98 annual fee in an attempt to take market share from Amazon. The perks will include fast shipping on a lot of ite…
Clark Howard
09/04/2020
9.3.20 Why you should wait to buy an iPhone; States are having financial difficulties
Apple will be releasing 5G iPhones in the Fall. Don't buy an iPhone until those are released! Clark talks about the states that are having the most …
Clark Howard
09/03/2020
9.2.20 Federal reserve won't worry about inflation; Companies forbid employees to talk about Covid …
The Federal reserve has signaled that it won't do much to reign in inflation right now. Clark discusses what that means for your money in the near fu…
Clark Howard
09/02/2020
9.1.20 Executive order confusion and stimulus package progress; More airlines drop change fees + fl…
Clark talks about how the executive orders are rolling out. And will there be another stimulus package? It's likely. But it's hard to know when Congr…
Clark Howard
09/01/2020
8.31.20 Clark talks prostate cancer and improving your eating habits; United scraps ticket change f…
Clark was diagnosed with prostate cancer over a decade ago. But he's in great health still. Staying healthy is important for so many reasons, and you…
Clark Howard
08/31/2020
8.28.20 Now is an ideal rate to shop around for car/home insurance; Clark Stinks
Insurance companies are raking in the profit right now as crime is down and people are driving less. That makes this an excellent time for you to sho…
Clark Howard
08/28/2020
8.27.20 New refinance fee postponed; Why freezing your credit is SO important now
The new refi fee that Clark talked about last week is being postponed until December. And borrowers who are refinancing smaller loans won't see it at…
Clark Howard
08/27/2020
8.26.20 Knowing your home's flood risk; Rip-off schools
FloodFactor.com is a great website that can help you assess your home's flood risk. And if you are at a higher risk, you can get flood insurance pret…
Clark Howard
08/26/2020
8.25.20 IRS to stop sending tax notices for now; Schwab's new free planning tool
IRS will stop sending tax notices for now until it clears through a backlog of mailed in returns. Charles Schwab has a new tool to help with retirem…
Clark Howard
08/25/2020
8.24.20 Zoom crash this morning + alternatives; The K-shaped look of the economic recovery
Zoom experienced a big crash this morning on the east coast of the US. Clark discusses and talks about the importance of having backup video conferen…
Clark Howard
08/24/2020
8.21.20 Click & collect is the present and the future; Clark Stinks
Retailers like Target are crushing it right now - in large part because they have done an incredible job with click & collect. Clark loves buying stu…
Clark Howard
08/21/2020
8.20.20 Amazon's sale of faulty goods; What's up with the next stimulus bill?
A court has just ruled that Amazon can be held responsible for faulty and unsafe good being sold on its website. Often many of the questionable items…
Clark Howard
08/20/2020
8.19.20 Stock market reaches new highs; Flexible leases are more common
The stock market has fully rebounded since its collapse in the Spring. Apple just hit a $2 trillion valuation while the S&P 500 hit a new milesto…
Clark Howard
08/19/2020
8.18.20 New fees for refinancing; Apple & Google's monopolistic tendencies
Mortgage refinancing just got more expensive thanks to this new fee from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Apple and Google are acting more and more like …
Clark Howard
08/18/2020
8.17.20 What's happening with the post office?; Student loan executive order details + a new propos…
There are some big issues with the postal service right now and it has led to a political firestorm in Washington. But Clark wants to discuss the ref…
Clark Howard
08/17/2020
8.14.20 Cutting items from your budget to save more; Clark Stinks
Clark encourages people to look over their spending for the past month or two. Are you still spending on gym memberships or other recurring subscript…
Clark Howard
08/14/2020
8.13.20 iBonds could be a great savings vehicle; Grocery shortages
With rates dropping quickly for savers, iBonds could be a great place to put some money you want liquid in order to get a better return. Some items …
Clark Howard
08/13/2020
8.12.20 How unemployment benefits will work under the executive order; Prepaid cell phone plan deals
The President's executive order extends federal unemployment benefits. But what will that look like on the ground in the states? Clark discusses. Bo…
Clark Howard
08/12/2020
8.11.20 Watch out for these bill scams; Insurance company access to your medical records
People are getting bill collection notifications via text or email that are scams. Especially in these emotional times, be vigilant for scam artists …
Clark Howard
08/11/2020