Full Show: Clark Stinks! and New Tool for Tariffs | Clark Howard Video
It’s time for "Clark Stinks!" Christa reads the latest "Clark Stinks!" submissions and Clark responds. Also, Clark talks about innovation in the face of tariffs. A new tool has been created to help businesses navigate prices, and it is a great example of American ingenuity.
All this and more on the May 2, 2025, episode of The Clark Howard Show.
00:00 - Intro
02:14 - Clark Stinks - When is delaying Social Security actually a bad idea? (Anonymous)
04:20 - Clark Stinks - Are companies right to restrict consumers from recording calls? (John)
06:51 - Clark Stinks - Is Clark giving bad advice about discount gas brands and Top Tier fuel? (Bart) - Clark Stinks - Are oil company gas stations more reliable than Clark claims? (Eric in Texas)
09:29 - Clark Stinks - Should consumers take responsibility when they miss a flight? (Tom)
12:26 - Clark Stinks - How much do you need to spend for a Costco Executive Membership to be worth it? (Middle School Mathlete) - Can rural shoppers still get value from a Costco membership with limited store visits? (Molly)
14:20 - Clark Stinks - Do U.S.-based BMW and Volvo plants avoid car import tariffs? (Barb)
16:14 - New Tool for Tariffs
23:54 - Ask Clark - Will home renovation prices drop in a recession or stay high due to inflation? (Ian in Ohio)
25:37 - Ask Clark - What is the federal lifetime gift tax exclusion and how does it work? (Matt in Colorado)
27:13 - Ask Clark - Is it smart to buy an appliance warranty? (Anthony)
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