Full Show: Are I Bonds Still Worth It at 4%? and NEW: How Tariffs Will Impact Retail Prices | Clark Howard Video

The series I savings bonds rate just updated to nearly 4%. The big question Clark is addressing today is: Are they still a worthwhile place for your savings? Also, how will tariffs and taxes impact ultra-cheap items at retailers? Clark has a prediction on these goods that may surprise you and your wallet, especially during the holiday shopping season.

Plus, Christa shares your #AskClark questions and Clark gives his take. All this and more on the May 14, 2025, episode of The Clark Howard Show. Submit your questions: link

00:00 - Intro
00:57 - Are I Bonds Still Worth It at 4%?
05:29 - Ask Clark - What’s the safest and most convenient way to cash in paper I Bonds now that credit unions won’t do it? (Arlene in California)
07:10 - Ask Clark - Is there a smartwatch that accurately tracks both blood sugar and blood pressure? (Susan in Kansas)
10:25 - Ask Clark - What can I do after my Subaru Ascent caught fire on the highway and Subaru has been unresponsive? (Amy in Georgia)
14:25 - How Tariffs Will Impact Retail Prices
19:27 - Ask Clark - I found a $1,000 car on Facebook Marketplace, but the seller only emails and claims she's in the military—could this be a scam? (Chrissy in Georgia)
20:41 - Ask Clark - Is it smart to use a Roth IRA and HSA as part of my emergency fund strategy until I meet my savings goal? (Laura in Tennessee)
21:54 - Ask Clark - Can I use HSA funds for medical care if I retire in another country, like Mexico? (Katie in Hawaii)

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