The financial world is an "F" game when it comes to protecting your money. Clark reveals the multi-factor authentication scams criminals are using to empty your bank accounts and how to protect yourself. Also, he discusses how to succeed in a changing workplace and future-proof your career in the age of AI.
Plus, Christa shares your #AskClark questions and Clark gives his take. All this and more on the September 15, 2025, episode of The Clark Howard Show. Submit your questions: link
00:00 - Intro
00:59 - Is Your Bank’s “Security” a Scam?
08:40 - Ask Clark - Is it risky to cancel paper IRA statements and rely only on online access to avoid Vanguard’s $25 annual fee per fund? (Mike in New York)
11:23 - Ask Clark - Are there hidden downsides to holding inherited municipal bonds until maturity, or is steady tax-free income truly as simple as it seems? (Andie in Texas)
13:25 - Ask Clark - Can you clarify how a Limited Purpose FSA works with an HSA and when it’s a smart move? (Jay in Florida)
15:22 - Future-Proof Your Career
21:59 - Ask Clark -What are the best, most reliable resources for checking current safety risks before booking 2026 travel plans? (Mary in North Carolina)
25:44 - Ask Clark -With the new 2026 catch-up rule requiring high earners to put extra 401(k) contributions into a Roth, should I do it—or invest elsewhere? (Frank in North Carolina)
27:52 - Ask Clark -Did Clark ever follow through with his “digital health device detox,” and what did he learn from it? (Val in Georgia)
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