Full Show: Clark Stinks! and Why Clark Refuses To Rent a Car From Hertz | Clark Howard Video
It’s time for "Clark Stinks!" Christa reads the latest "Clark Stinks!" submissions and Clark responds. Also, Hertz is using controversial AI technology to scan for damage on rental cars, and the system is charging customers for bogus claims. The headlines are everywhere, with customers getting hit with hundreds of dollars in fees for scratches that don't even exist. Clark has been following this issue all summer, and after seeing the outrage and hearing directly from listeners, he's changing his advice: he will no longer book with Hertz. He explains everything you need to know.
All this and more on the August 15, 2025, episode of The Clark Howard Show.
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01:41 - Clark Stinks - Should Clark stop calling scammers “scamsters” because it sounds too harmless? (Carol in AZ)
02:22 - Clark Stinks - How did Clark’s son actually find that last-minute cruise deal? (Deni in FL)
05:03 - Clark Stinks - Is Clark too forgiving of Wells Fargo after repeated scandals? (Dwain in NC)
07:07 - Clark Stinks - Why hasn’t Clark explained that you can open your own HSA without an employer? (Not mad, just disappointed in TX)
09:32 - Clark Stinks - Did Clark go too easy on a listener who took a $75 risk on food delivery and lost? (Tim in MO)
11:08 - Clark Stinks - Why didn’t Clark tell listeners they can build a CD ladder with the best national rates all in one brokerage account? (Randall in SC)
12:31 - Clark Stinks - Is Clark unfair about Marriott Bonvoy benefits? (Steve in TX)
13:48 - Clark Stinks - Why didn’t Clark mention BJ’s private-label products as a reason to join? (Daniel in NY)
15:32 - Clark Stinks - Is Kirkland Signature toilet paper really worse than septic-safe brands? (Talmage in GA)
16:48 - Why Clark Refuses To Rent a Car From Hertz
21:57 - Ask Clark - Are the upcoming Southwest Visa Priority card changes worth the higher annual fee? (Eric in GA)
24:33- Ask Clark - Is hybrid life insurance with a long-term care rider the best way to cover future care costs while leaving a death benefit? (Hunter in FL)
27:37 - Ask Clark - What are Clark’s top bicycle safety tips, and what does he think about electric bikes? (Falcon in NV)
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