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8.10.20 Eviction fears & potential for stimulus action; Chaotic start to school year
Clark discusses the difficulty many are having as federal unemployment benefits run dry in the absence of another stimulus bill. It could lead to an …
Clark Howard
08/10/2020
8.7.20 Gold and precious metals have been on a tear; Clark Stinks
Gold prices have been soaring. And the gold bugs are touting gold to the masses as the best investment strategy. Clark talks about how you should thi…
Clark Howard
08/07/2020
8.6.20 Credit lines being cut; AT&T rapidly losing customers
Credit card limits are being cut for many customers by the banks. This is going to drastically hurt the credit scores of many - and in the midst of a…
Clark Howard
08/06/2020
8.5.20 Self storage units having a tough time; Half of Americans see income drop
With more Americans staying put and hunkering down, the storage unit industry is hurting in a big way. A new survey from Bankrate shows that almost …
Clark Howard
08/05/2020
8.4.20 Why Roth 401k's are better; Fast food rewards programs
Roth 401k's make more sense than traditional 401k's for a lot of people. Clark discusses why that is the case. Wendy's has launched a rewards progra…
Clark Howard
08/04/2020
8.3.20 Qualifying for food stamps; Protecting your email privacy
Are you eligible for food stamps? Many more Americans might qualify right now. A new email service will charge you $100 a year for an email address …
Clark Howard
08/03/2020
7.31.20 Overworked pharmacists making more prescription mistakes; Clark Stinks
CVS in Oklahoma was fined for prescription errors and poor staffing. Pharmacists need to be treated better! Kim and Joel share the Clark Stinks post…
Clark Howard
07/31/2020
7.30.20 Websites that help end of life planning; Major discounts available for monitored driving
Lantern and Cake are newer websites that do a great job helping people plan for the future and do some estate planning. If you will let your insuran…
Clark Howard
07/30/2020
7.29.20 Amazon & Walmart changing checkout experience and robots that cook; Acorns Early to save fo…
Amazon has created a new shopping cart that allows you to skip the checkout line. Walmart is working on something similar that will create efficiency…
Clark Howard
07/29/2020
7.28.20 How to handle health insurance if you've been laid off; Is now a good time to buy a home?
In some states, almost 1/4 of citizens are without health coverage due to the pandemic and having lost their job. Clark talks about where to look for…
Clark Howard
07/28/2020
7.27.20 Walgreens is adding doctors offices across the country; Credit card debt is shrinking
Pharmaceutical chain Walgreens will be adding doctors offices to stores around the country. The Walgreens model will be unique as you'll be able to s…
Clark Howard
07/27/2020
7.24.20 Garmin breach has major ramifications; Clark Stinks
Garmin services went down after a ransomware attack. This affects user data for Garmin users but the implications of this breach go even further. Cla…
Clark Howard
07/24/2020
7.23.20 Unemployment & possible stimulus measures; Instacart customer data leak
Stimulus bill talks are heating up in Washington. As Covid cases are increasing in many states, legislators are starting to talk about what it should…
Clark Howard
07/23/2020
7.22.20 Walmart won't be open on Thanksgiving; College tuition cuts
Black Friday is going to be very different this year. Walmart has announced that they won't be open on Thanksgiving and that will likely cause a lot …
Clark Howard
07/22/2020
7.21.20 Getting out of a lease; Crowded flights
As states and municipalities begin to do away with eviction moratoriums, it's important to know how to protect yourself. Clark discusses how you can …
Clark Howard
07/21/2020
7.20.20 Potential Covid stimulus package; Retailer mask requirements
Different stimulus proposals are making the rounds. Clark discusses what he believes will be a part of the next relief package. Major retailers are …
Clark Howard
07/20/2020
7.17.20 Mortgage rates decline further; Clark Stinks
Mortgage rates have fallen. And you can now get a 30-year mortgage under 3%! Clark is a big fan of 15-year mortgages though because of the even lower…
Clark Howard
07/17/2020
7.16.20 Bitcoin scam hacks prominent Twitter users; Small business bankruptcy tips
Hackers broke into the Twitter accounts of prominent politicians and business leaders to send a message about a Bitcoin scam that claimed to double p…
Clark Howard
07/16/2020
7.15.20 Walmart now requiring masks to be worn; New data on the economic recovery
Walmart is going to require customers to wear masks starting July 20. Clark discusses new data on the economic recovery. He talks about which sector…
Clark Howard
07/15/2020
7.14.20 The economy, jobs, and the potential for more stimulus; Travel safety and booking
Clark talks about what is currently happening in the economy as Covid cases rise in many states. Booking travel is still fraught with issues right n…
Clark Howard
07/14/2020