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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
1.14.20 Is college worth it?; Honey browser extension rocks; Clark discusses P2P lending profits
In November Clark reported on the anti-college mindset and provided stats on how much more a person makes over time with any level of post-high schoo…
Clark Howard
01/14/2020
1.13.20 Employers paying you to relocate; Former Boeing CEO's insane payday; Verizon ditches TV con…
A large percent of publicly traded companies are losing money right now, even in a decade-long strong economy. But we’re moving into a feast / famine…
Clark Howard
01/13/2020
1.10.20 Small business loans are fraught with pitfalls; Clark Stinks
Since the Truth in Lending Act does not apply to small business, instant loans to small businesses is a major rip off area around the country. There’…
Clark Howard
01/10/2020
1.9.20 Big discounts in January; Free file your taxes; CA privacy law ripple affects for you
There's a heavy wave of discounts this January in addition to historical discount patterns for this time of year. Fitness equipment is a deal now. Bu…
Clark Howard
01/09/2020
1.8.20 Travel deals & paying too much for internet; Teacher retirement plans; Be careful paying at …
January bring a LOT of travel deals. Clark talks about how to grab them. If you get internet from cable and there’s an increase, check out what the m…
Clark Howard
01/08/2020
1.7.20 New retirement account changes; 2020 scam to watch out for; Returns are crushing retailers
Congress just passed the SECURE Act which modifies how retirement plans work. The RMD – required minimum distribution has changed the age requirement…
Clark Howard
01/07/2020
1.6.20 Upside down vehicle loans stink; Door to door investment salespeople; Lemonade insurance exp…
Edmunds.com research covering the first 9 months of last year finds that 1 in 3 who traded in a car at a dealership were upside down on the trade-in …
Clark Howard
01/06/2020
1.3.20 The impact of running even just a little; The most reliable vehicles
The CDC reports a massive decline in the smoking, down to 13% of the adult population. The same week, a dramatic decline in lung cancer was reported …
Clark Howard
01/03/2020
1.2.20 Finding a free ATM; Beware bogus side hustles
2 months ago Clark shared a Bankrate survey finding ATM charges have hit an all time high. Banks are looking for every possible way to take advantage…
Clark Howard
01/02/2020
1.1.20 Healthier snack options; Buying a money-saving car
Some workplaces now have the open vending room, equipped with digital cameras. You can register a credit card via fingerprint for ongoing charges, or…
Clark Howard
01/01/2020
12.31.19 Planning a cheap ski vacation; Why credit unions rock
Snow skiing is a very expensive hobby. There are many bargains available for getting to the slopes and skiing. CO and UT are the 2 biggest ski zones.…
Clark Howard
12/31/2019