Full Show: Clark Stinks! and Shocking Truth About Digital Grocery Store Prices | Clark Howard Video
It’s time for "Clark Stinks!" Christa reads the latest "Clark Stinks!" submissions and Clark responds. Also, you may have noticed electronic shelf labels at the supermarket. Is this a trick to make us pay more? Surprisingly not! Find out how this new technology helps stores fight food waste, why you can expect to see prices go down instead of up, and how it could even fix that annoying problem of the price at the shelf not matching the price at the register.
All this and more on the August 22, 2025, episode of The Clark Howard Show.
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00:00 - Intro
02:14 - Clark Stinks - Walmart Pay does offer a benefit—fast checkout without digging for a wallet. (Ellen in PA)
03:27 - Clark Stinks - Amazon was cheaper on 9 of 10 subscription items I compared to Walmart and Sam’s—by a lot. (Alex in GA)
04:51 - Clark Stinks - Put Amazon items in your cart and wait—prices often drop 5–15% in a week. (David in CA)
06:07 - Clark Stinks - You said “registered mail” for cancellations—it should be “certified mail” to save money and hassle. (Donna in CA)
07:15 - Clark Stinks - Cruise excursions overwhelm destinations, crowding beaches, streets, and historic sites. (Susan in MN)
09:47 - Clark Stinks - Trades are great—but highlight those more accessible to women and with sustainable physical demands. (Mary in NC)
11:39 - Clark Stinks - Employer-offered critical illness insurance can be a lifeline—don’t dismiss it. (Jarret in WI)
14:49 - Clark Stinks - You never answered if the Capital One Venture X is still worth keeping after lounge changes. (Ely in MN)
17:37 - Shocking Truth About Digital Grocery Store Prices
24:28 - Ask Clark - Best and safest ways to pay small businesses like landscapers when you’re not home; is Venmo a good option? (Bart in MA)
28:47 - Ask Clark - Why is my credit union offering Buy Now Pay Later for past purchases—and is this where all credit unions are headed? (Ryan in WI)
29:50 - Ask Clark - What are the financial risks and benefits of buying at auctions—are impulse purchases a danger? (Mike in NC)
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