Full Show: Do You Need Travel Medical Insurance? and Warning: Avoid Post-Disaster Scams | Clark Howard Video
Planning an amazing international trip? Most people forget one crucial thing: health insurance! Clark shares a shocking story and explains why your regular policy likely won't cover you overseas. Also, learn how to protect your generous spirit from heartless scammers who exploit natural disasters like the recent Texas floods. Don't let your good intentions turn into a financial nightmare.
Plus, Christa shares your #AskClark questions and Clark gives his take. All this and more on the August 13, 2025, episode of The Clark Howard Show. Submit your questions: link
00:00 - Intro
01:59 - Do You Need Travel Medical Insurance?
05:44 - Ask Clark - Do travel websites owned by the same company offer different prices—or is booking direct always best? (Seth in IN)
09:50 - Ask Clark - Which jobs still offer pensions besides teaching and healthcare? (Adam in CO)
11:22 - Ask Clark - What’s the name of the carry-on suitcase Clark recommended from Sam’s Club? (Ann in GA)
13:35 - Warning: Avoid Post-Disaster Scams
18:34 - Ask Clark - Is it legal for restoration companies to hide carpet discounts from customers during insurance claims? (Megan in WI)
21:55 - Ask Clark - Is it safe to give eBay your Social Security or tax ID number to avoid tax withholding? (Jeff in MS)
23:27 - Ask Clark - Is an insurer’s “Accident Response” service worth the privacy trade-off of always-on location tracking? (Dave in FL)
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