Should you buy gold right now? Clark shares everything you need to know, including the pros and cons. Also, are you overpaying for your cell phone bill? The Big 3 are raising prices again and again. Clark breaks down the latest deals and reveals how to ditch those skyrocketing rates with tons of alternatives that may surprise you.
Plus, Christa shares your #AskClark questions and Clark gives his take. All this and more on the April 21, 2025, episode of The Clark Howard Show.
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00:00 - Intro
01:01 - Should You Buy Gold Right Now?
06:20 - Ask Clark - If tariffs are bad, why don’t we hear more about the high tariffs other countries charge on U.S. goods? (Noreen in Ohio)
09:57 - Ask Clark - If the dollar drops, is it smart to convert savings to euros or pounds? (Allyson in Georgia)
11:45 - Ask Clark - We’ve saved and planned to open a business, but with recession fears, is it too risky to move forward now? (Viv in Florida)
16:45 - Surprising Phone Plan Deals
23:35 - Ask Clark - Is it safe to let AT&T auto-draft my bank account via ACH to get a $10 discount? (Frederick in Missouri)
25:26 - Ask Clark - Does the Schwab debit card still offer no foreign fees and ATM reimbursements—and if so, why isn’t it on your top checking list? (Shaun in Alaska)
27:18 - Ask Clark - I use a credit card for medical bills, then reimburse myself from my HSA. Am I doing this right? (Shannon in Georgia)
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