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Say This When Negotiating with a Car Salesperson

Say This When Negotiating with a Car Salesperson

Not sure what to say when you come face-to-face with the car salesperson? Fear not! Today, Nicole shares her foolproof negotiation script.

Insider Tips for Buying a Car (In This Economy!)
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Insider Tips for Buying a Car (In This Economy!)

Between the used car shortage, rising gas prices, supply chain issues and inflation— it’s a really tricky time to buy a car. Today, Nicole brings on …

04.21.22   F-150 Lightning Strikes the Car Market  /  New Money Saving Cell Phone Plans

04.21.22 F-150 Lightning Strikes the Car Market / New Money Saving Cell Phone Plans

Monday’s launch of the F-150 Lightning marks an inflection point in the evolving vehicle market. Clark gives an overview of the market now, and where…

Should You Take Out a 6-Year Car Loan?
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Should You Take Out a 6-Year Car Loan?

Does it ever make sense to take out a car loan for more than 3 years? And how should a financial mutant go about buying a car? We'll walk you throu…

03.25.22 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks  /  Summer Car Rentals

03.25.22 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Summer Car Rentals

Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also, the state of car rental rates with predi…

Friday Flight - Rate Hike Repercussions, Thieves Targeting Your Car, & Password Sharing Crackdowns #489
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Friday Flight - Rate Hike Repercussions, Thieves Targeting Your Car, & Password Sharing Crackdowns …

It's time for a Friday Flight! These episodes are all about the week’s financial news and the impact on your personal finances. There are a lot of he…

Ask HTM - Debit Reward Cards, Unexpected Tax Bills, & A Listener Has a Bone To Pick With Our Car Buying Formula #484

Ask HTM - Debit Reward Cards, Unexpected Tax Bills, & A Listener Has a Bone To Pick With Our Car Bu…

We’re kicking off the week by answering listener questions! And if you have a question that you’d like for us to answer on the show, we’d love for yo…

How to Buy or Sell a Used Car Online

How to Buy or Sell a Used Car Online

Laura interviews Sarah Wyant from Carvana about tips for getting the best deal when buying or selling a used car online. They discuss what you need t…

02.15.22   Update: Gas Prices  /  Sticker Shock: Auto Insurance Recommendation

02.15.22 Update: Gas Prices / Sticker Shock: Auto Insurance Recommendation

The story on gas prices - pandemic to now - explains where we are and where prices at the pump are going. There IS a bright spot on the energy front.…

Buying A Car the Right Way #470
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Buying A Car the Right Way #470

Some of the most important financial decisions we make are done infrequently. So because of that we feel a little rusty every time we perform that ta…

01.13.22   Invasion of Privacy: Cell Phone Service  /  When You Need To Buy a Car - Now.
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01.13.22 Invasion of Privacy: Cell Phone Service / When You Need To Buy a Car - Now.

Verizon trades in customer data - apps, browsing etc. to sell for profit. Clark breaks down the opt-out, and suggests a cheaper way to be on Verizon’…

What's the Best Way to Pay for Your Car?
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What's the Best Way to Pay for Your Car?

Should you buy or lease your car? And how long should you finance your vehicle for? We'll walk you through those questions and more in today's Q&…

01.05.22  Explainer: Long-Term Care Insurance   /  Advancements in Medicine.

01.05.22 Explainer: Long-Term Care Insurance / Advancements in Medicine.

Clark describes what Long-Term Care policies cover, how they work, when and what to buy and the hybrid policy difference. // As a Prostate Cancer Fou…

Should You Pay Off Your Car Loan or Max Out Your 401(k)?

Should You Pay Off Your Car Loan or Max Out Your 401(k)?

Does it make more sense to pay off a car loan early or invest more into your 401(k)? We'll walk you through that question and more in today's Q&A…

11.16.21  “Skimpflation” is Upon Us  /  Industry Disruption: Root and Lemonade are Changing Auto Insurance.

11.16.21 “Skimpflation” is Upon Us / Industry Disruption: Root and Lemonade are Changing Auto In…

“Skimpflation” is a form of hidden tax via customer no-service, with companies cutting corners in almost all sectors. Surviving businesses are dealin…

11.08.21  The Burger King-Robinhood Crypto Giveaway  /  A Favorite Car Seller in Trouble and The TOP 10 Cars Ticketed for SPEED

11.08.21 The Burger King-Robinhood Crypto Giveaway / A Favorite Car Seller in Trouble and The TO…

Would you like some crypto with that Whopper? Crypto mania has reached an all time high. Clark on the Burger King - Robinhood crypto tie-in. Electron…

MtoM #39 - Buying a Car with Cash
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MtoM #39 - Buying a Car with Cash

Our guest is a general dentist three years out of training. He has hit a couple of milestones, back to broke and a six figure net worth. But he came …

Should You Buy a New or a Used Car?
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Should You Buy a New or a Used Car?

With used cars being so inflated right now, does it make sense to try to buy a new car? We'll walk you through that question and more in today's Q&am…

09.28.21  Extreme Weather & Home Insurance  /  13 Billion Robocalls for Car Warranties.

09.28.21 Extreme Weather & Home Insurance / 13 Billion Robocalls for Car Warranties.

Due to extreme weather patterns, homeowners insurance is becoming a more difficult purchase. Underwriting can vary greatly from one insurer to anothe…

09.27.21   A Used Car Market Warning   /   Market Swings & Investor Fears.

09.27.21 A Used Car Market Warning / Market Swings & Investor Fears.

An important warning for those in the market for a used vehicle, and how buyers must protect themselves. Also, there will be new e-vehicles in the ma…