02.28.25 Mindful Dining / Warning: Pseudo Health Insurance | Clark Howard Podcast

Money doesn’t mean much without health and well-being, and Americans are enjoying one life’s simple pleasures less and less. We know what a hazardous distraction phones can be while driving. But a new study shows this and other distractions impact one’s ability to disconnect and focus on enjoying healthy meals - more important to health than we realize. Also today, a cautionary tale about health insurance plans that don’t comply with the ACA.

Banish Phone Distraction: Segment 1

Ask Clark: Segment 2

Non-Compliant Health Plans: Segment 3

Ask Clark: Segment 4

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