Full Show: Is Your 401(k) Costing You a Fortune? and Clark’s Take on Southwest’s Big Changes | Clark Howard Video

Good news: More than half of Americans have access to a 401(k) at work. Bad news: The junk fees could be costing you a fortune! Clark explains why it’s important to check your fees and what you should do if it’s costing too much. Also, Southwest recently announced several big changes and they all stink – you don’t want to miss Clark’s response!

Plus, Christa shares your #AskClark questions and Clark gives his take. All this and more on the March 31, 2025, episode of The Clark Howard Show.

00:00 - Intro
00:58 - Is Your 401(k) Costing You a Fortune?
07:10 - Ask Clark - Is the annuity product claiming to turn $500K into $100K per year for life legitimate? (Tom in California)
08:44 - Ask Clark - Should I invest $20,000 to add a full bath and new kitchen to my rental for an extra $500/month in rent?(Tim in Virginia)
10:01 - Ask Clark - Should we upgrade or cancel our Southwest Rapid Rewards Plus card now that Southwest is removing key benefits? (Ben in NY)
12:39 - Southwest’s Big Changes
18:29 - Ask Clark - When is the best time to book flights from Austin to Dublin for August 2025? Should I check other airports? How is Ireland’s train system? (Arman in Texas)
22:12 - Ask Clark - Why was I quoted $1,700 for Paxlovid when a government program offers it free to eligible Medicare recipients? (Janice in Georgia)
26:16 - Ask Clark - Rebuilding credit is possible: From 33 bad debts to near 800 credit score on a $50,900 salary. (Johnathon in Florida)

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