Full Show: Finding A Job In A Frozen Market And Surprising New Ways To Use A 529 Plan | Clark Howard Video
The latest job numbers are in, and the US job market is officially frozen. So what does this mean for you? Clark dives into the surprising reasons behind the slowdown, why America's biggest cities aren't the best places to find a job right now, and what you should be doing instead. Also, there’s a major change to 529 plans. Learn how you can now use these plans for more than just college and a new way to use your 529 plan to supercharge your child's retirement savings, all tax-free!
Plus, Christa shares your #AskClark questions and Clark gives his take. All this and more on the August 20, 2025, episode of The Clark Howard Show. Submit your questions: link
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00:00 - Intro
01:14 - Finding a Job in a Frozen Market
07:35 - Ask Clark - Should first-time EV buyers lease instead of purchase—especially with battery technology improving so quickly? (Susie in OR)
11:26 - Ask Clark - Can a fully electric car last 15 years—or is a hybrid still the safer bet for long-term reliability? (Steve in CA)
13:59 - Ask Clark - Is owning an EV worth it if you rent and must pay for public charging stations? (Wes in GA)
17:46 - Surprising New Ways To Use a 529 Plan
22:02 - Ask Clark - Should we shift $2,500 a month into retirement accounts to improve our child’s chances for college aid? (Noby in AK)
27:04 - Ask Clark - Can I get a second SIM card as a backup so my family can access accounts if I pass away? (David in CA)
30:11 - Ask Clark - Why does HBO/Max make deleting your credit card information so difficult? (Jim in CA)
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