Full Show: Best and Cheapest Reliable Cars and Should You Get a Smart Meter for Your Home? | Clark Howard Video
Buying a vehicle is the second-largest purchase we make several times over our lifetime. If you need to buy a car soon, Clark shares several makes and models that are on a big sale – and pass Consumer Reports' reliability ratings. Also, many power providers are offering “smart” meters. Is it worth it? Clark explains everything you need to know.
Plus, Christa shares your #AskClark questions and Clark gives his take. All this and more on the March 17, 2025, episode of The Clark Howard Show.
00:00 - Intro
Best and Cheapest Reliable Cars
09:43 - Ask Clark - Is it worth replacing the catalytic converter on my 2006 Honda Accord with 227K miles, or should I replace the car? (Steve in Connecticut)
12:10 - Ask Clark - Should I trade in my 2021 Model X now to take advantage of Rivian incentives, or wait for a used 2025 R1S?(Dwight in Maryland)
14:46 - Ask Clark - I nearly got scammed after posting a complaint to Hertz on X—how can others avoid this? (Mark in Florida)
17:49 - Should You Get a Smart Meter for Your Home?
24:01 - Ask Clark - State Farm is offering a free Ting fire safety device to monitor my home's electrical system—should I sign up?(Ken in Michigan)
25:07 - Ask Clark - Should I buy term life insurance for my retired spouse after his 2024 heart attack, even though we have no debt?(Kimberley in Tennessee)
28:14 - Ask Clark - My employer provides 60% income replacement for long-term disability—should I get supplemental coverage, and what should I consider? (Nick in Iowa)
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