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2.11.20 T-Mobile and Sprint Merger; Businesses profit sharing; Password management tools
The merger between wireless giants T-Mobile and Sprint has cleared a major hurdle as a federal judge ruled in favor of the deal. Clark explains his t…
Clark Howard
02/11/2020
2.10.20 Tesla stock massive fluctuations; No-good debit cards; Small business ransomware needs skyr…
Some have lost a tremendous amount of their savings betting on Tesla. Know that betting on any one enterprise is risky – Apple, Amazon – stocks that …
Clark Howard
02/10/2020
2.7.20 Mortgage rates are incredibly low right now; Clark Stinks
Mortgage rates have plummeted recently. This is creating even more competition in the housing market. If you are planning on staying in your home for…
Clark Howard
02/07/2020
2.6.20 Trading in a car that isn't paid off; US Bank fired employee for good deed; Save $ on Valent…
There's a major problem happening all across the country. People are trading in cars that aren't paid off. This can lead to a whole lot of issues. Ne…
Clark Howard
02/06/2020
2.5.20 Free tax filing options; Student loan company makes stupid mistake; Visa changing processing…
Most taxpayers are eligible to free file. But only 2% who qualify use the IRS free file site. Most software vendors are in the IRS Free File program,…
Clark Howard
02/05/2020
2.4.20 Prevent prescription drug mistakes; Winter clothing deals; Student loan forgiveness update
Pharmacy mistakes filling prescriptions are becoming more common as volume increases on a small number of players who allegedly put the pharmacists u…
Clark Howard
02/05/2020
2.3.20 Zero-commission trading becoming standard; Fake bank email scam; Fixing our loneliness probl…
Last year there was the mad rush of discount stockbrokers to cut commissions on various kinds of trades to zero. Nobody's laughing anymore at the onc…
Clark Howard
02/03/2020
1.31.20 Variable pricing gets crazier with travel sites; Clark Stinks
Variable pricing has made it even harder for consumers to book travel. But there are some important things to know when you are looking to book airfa…
Clark Howard
01/31/2020
1.30.20 Paying surrender fees is worth it to ditch high costs; Ford owes drivers millions after cou…
Nonprofit and hospital workers, teachers and other 403b workers suffer much confusion from this rip off form of retirement plan. It’s a scandal that …
Clark Howard
01/30/2020
1.29.20 Cheap eyeglasses and contacts; FDA condemns Purell claims; Delete info Facebook has on you
We tend to just accept that prescription glasses are costly. There is an international cartel that’s been buying up both retailers and frame manufact…
Clark Howard
01/29/2020
1.28.20 Google ad result confusing changes; Car insurance auto rates rising
Google search results now present in a way making it more difficult to distinguish between results and ads. Anyone can be buying those ads which coul…
Clark Howard
01/28/2020
1.27.20 Coronavirus impact; FedEx email scam; FICO credit score changes
We face unknowns with the Coronavirus outbreak. Some practical matters to be aware of. Historically, odds favor the virus not becoming widespread in …
Clark Howard
01/27/2020
1.24.20 Clark's self-installed $8 a month security system; Clark Stinks
Clark’s quote for a modern home security system came in at $2700 + $25 a month monitoring or $300 a year. Meanwhile, Clark’s been touting self-instal…
Clark Howard
01/24/2020
1.23.20 Planning for retirement; Employer pays off employee mortgage; Income share agreements inste…
Clark discusses the expenses many retirees don't consider when they are planning for retirement. Some call them "stealth expenses." It's important to…
Clark Howard
01/23/2020
1.22.20 Internet privacy law for minors; Paper check fraud grows; Socially responsible investing
Other than recent initiatives in California, the U.S. is lagging when it comes to internet privacy protections. This spring, strict online privacy ru…
Clark Howard
01/22/2020
1.21.20 Natural gas prices plummet; Restore faith in Capitalism; Hottest job markets
In some states people are able to shop their natural gas service. Regardless of state, know that natural gas prices have collapsed. Projections are t…
Clark Howard
01/21/2020
1.20.20 Even wealthy Americans struggling with debt; What to know about store closings and liquidat…
A Bankrate survey has found that of those with $100k to $200K net worth, more than half are carrying credit card debt. The psychology of this is impo…
Clark Howard
01/20/2020
1.17.20 Cars that people keep at least 15 years; Clark Stinks
Vehicles are one of the largest purchases in life. To protect your finances, drive your car till the wheels fall off. Certain vehicles stand the test…
Clark Howard
01/17/2020
1.16.20 Grandparent scam; Retirement account hacking; Homeowner's insurance rates rising
A senior gets a call from someone pretending to be a relative in trouble asking for money. This scam preys on seniors desire to help loved ones, resu…
Clark Howard
01/16/2020
1.15.20 New CA privacy law impacts; Windows security patch; Smile Direct Club issues
Many younger adults have no expectation of privacy. For others, there’s a clear expectation of privacy. Know when you download an app there’s the ris…
Clark Howard
01/15/2020