Full Show: Clark Stinks! and Is Your Amazon Habit Costing You Big? | Clark Howard Video
It’s time for "Clark Stinks!" Christa reads the latest "Clark Stinks!" submissions and Clark responds. Also, are you unknowingly overpaying for everyday essentials? Clark breaks down why the price gap between Amazon and its competitors is growing, and why convenience on Amazon is costing your wallet. He shares his insider tips for avoiding "price shock" and saving serious money.
All this and more on the August 1, 2025, episode of The Clark Howard Show.
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00:00 - Intro
01:08 - Clark Stinks - Is it safer to buy a bike from a shop or online? (JP)
02:20 - Clark Stinks - Did Clark really like those Dollar Tree burgers—or was it a rare miss? (Don)
03:33 - Clark Stinks - How do you safely send QCD checks when the IRS still relies on the mail? (Richard)
05:15 - Clark Stinks - Do international carry-on rules make weight more important than size? (Daniel)
07:04 - Clark Stinks - Is Clark wrong about the Roth IRA income limits? (Bethany)
09:12 - Clark Stinks - Does contributing to a Roth IRA really mean you're living below your means? (Eric)
10:33 - Clark Stinks - Can you gift more than $19K without paying taxes or filing forms? (Brian)
11:43 - Clark Stinks - Should you tip for takeout if a hostess is doing extra work behind the scenes? (Patti)
12:58 - Clark Stinks - Could online tipping explain why some takeout customers don’t leave a tip in person? (Michaelangelo)
14:12 - Clark Stinks - What survivor benefits are available for widowed parents with young kids? (Troy)
16:02 - Is Your Amazon Habit Costing You Big?
23:00 - Ask Clark - Is it too late to switch careers at 44 and become a financial advisor? (Daniel in IA)
25:44 - Ask Clark - Why did Walmart+ raise its annual membership fee by 30%? (Marilyn in AL)
26:33 - Ask Clark - Is it safe to pay an Airbnb host directly via Venmo or check for a big discount? (Janet in NY)
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