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7.13.20 Tax filing deadline quickly approaching; Ford promises to buy back cars if you lose your job
The deadline to file your taxes is on Wednesday. And Clark discusses the importance of filing a return no matter what your situation is. Auto manufa…
Clark Howard
07/13/2020
7.10.20 Why you need to drive your car even if you have nowhere to go; Getting conference calls rig…
Because of Covid, cars are being driven a lot less. And some animals are finding a new home. So Clark discusses how to take care of your car and keep…
Clark Howard
07/10/2020
7.9.20 People are adopting pandemic puppies; Investing gets cheaper as fund fees fall
People are buying a lot of puppies and other pets because of the pandemic. Clark makes a pitch for getting a rescue puppy. Investing continues to ge…
Clark Howard
07/09/2020
7.8.20 How you bank will change because of Covid; How restaurants will survive - takeout
It seems like every sector of the economy is impacted by Covid in one way or another. Banking is no different. Clark talks about how your relationshi…
Clark Howard
07/08/2020
7.7.20 Companies now doing curbside pickup; 71% of Americans think their retirement is destroyed
Curbside pickup is becoming more normal these days. And even major companies like Aldi and Sam's Club have both started doing curbside pickup. A la…
Clark Howard
07/07/2020
7.6.20 Best customer service cell phone companies; Cities redesigning streets for bike commuting
The ACSI just came out and lists the cell phone companies that have the best customer service. Covid-19 has caused some cities to look at how they d…
Clark Howard
07/06/2020
7.3.20 Community college saves you money; Clark Stinks
Community college is a big time money saver. And it might make even more sense for lots of kids in the Fall. Kim and Joel share the Clark Stinks pos…
Clark Howard
07/03/2020
7.2.20 Millions of loan payments being skipped; How to approach investing if you are near retirement
Millions of loan payments aren't being made right now. But it's actually not as bad as some people thought it might be. Many near-retirees are havin…
Clark Howard
07/02/2020
7.1.20 Travel insurance problems; People are moving all across the country
The travel insurance industry has had massive problems during the pandemic. Clark tells you how to buy travel insurance moving forward. People are m…
Clark Howard
07/01/2020
6.30.20 Keep your food fresh longer; Is now a good time to re-balance your retirement portfolio?
There are ways to keep your food fresh for longer. And it's more important as grocery prices continue to rise. Re-balancing your portfolio can be im…
Clark Howard
06/30/2020
6.29.20 New 401k rules could wreak havoc on your account; Asking for a raise
New 401k rules allow for individual investors to invest in private equity. Clark is not a fan of this. Clark gives suggestions on how to ask for a …
Clark Howard
06/29/2020
6.26.20 Americans are returning to car dealerships; Clark Stinks
Most people thought that car buying would take place online in the future - in large part as a response to the pandemic. But Americans are already re…
Clark Howard
06/26/2020
6.25.20 Walmart expands education benefit to include skilled trades; Vanguard's super-cheap digital…
Walmart is offering its workers increased access to education benefits that go beyond just getting a college degree. Vanguard's digital advisor serv…
Clark Howard
06/25/2020
6.24.20 Banks took in $11 billion in overdraft fees in 2019; Pay cuts are becoming more common
Overdraft fees are the worst. Mostly because they can be avoided! Pay cuts have become more common during the pandemic. Many employers are choosing …
Clark Howard
06/24/2020
6.23.20 Watch out for unused gift cards; Debt collectors increase aggressive tactics
Unused gift cards need to be used as soon as possible. As more retailers file for bankruptcy those gift cards become worthless. Debt collectors are …
Clark Howard
06/23/2020
6.22.20 Beware credit card fraud; Renter background checks are flawed
As we do more shopping online, scammers are more likely to take over individual credit card accounts. So freeze your credit and check your statements…
Clark Howard
06/22/2020
6.19.20 Last-minute Father's Day thoughts; Clark Stinks
Clark talks about what to do for your dad in the middle of a pandemic. Kim and Joel share the Clark Stinks posted on the web and share with Clark. S…
Clark Howard
06/19/2020
6.18.20 Spending from high-income earners is down; Getting PPP forgiveness and getting your stimulu…
Clark discusses the current state of the economy including what is happening with unemployment. Also, high earners in society have been spending a wh…
Clark Howard
06/18/2020
6.17.20 Target raising minimum wage to $15 an hour; T-Mobile outage and communicating when networks…
Target is raising the minimum wage. Pay has gotten much better for retail workers in recent years and that trend is continuing. T-Mobile experienced…
Clark Howard
06/17/2020
6.16.20 Retail sales are up; EIDL loans are again available for small business owners
Retail sales rose a record 18% in May. That's the biggest monthly increase since 1992. Clark discusses what this means for the economy. The SBA EIDL…
Clark Howard
06/16/2020