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To Lease, Buy, or Have No Car at All? How 2022’s Used Car Market Shifts Things
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To Lease, Buy, or Have No Car at All? How 2022’s Used Car Market Shifts Things

I sold my car in March 2021 and have (mostly) never looked back as part of a one-car couple, but my husband and I have been dabbling with the idea of…

07.29.22  Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks  /  Crazy High Car Loan Payments
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07.29.22 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Crazy High Car Loan Payments

Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also - The average vehicle loan now i…

07.14.22  Auto Insurance Increases  /  WFH: A Generational Shift

07.14.22 Auto Insurance Increases / WFH: A Generational Shift

Add auto insurance increases to higher vehicle & gas prices. Collision rates and the cost of repairs are up too, factors creating a perfect storm of …

06.28.22  Save Big on Shipping  /  Affordable EVs: Guidance for Car Buyers

06.28.22 Save Big on Shipping / Affordable EVs: Guidance for Car Buyers

Shipping has gotten really expensive. There are now aggregators, many free to join offering special rates for shipping under their codes. Clark talks…

06.21.22  Clark Smart Car Rental  /  Homeowners Insurance & Natural Disasters

06.21.22 Clark Smart Car Rental / Homeowners Insurance & Natural Disasters

It’s officially summer today. Get Clark smart strategies for saving money on car rentals, and learn how those under age 25 can avoid huge fees. Also,…

06.02.22  Your Safety and Dietary Supplements  /  Car Market Update
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06.02.22 Your Safety and Dietary Supplements / Car Market Update

Dietary supplements, vitamins and herbal remedies are unregulated. Clark clarifies which labels to trust. Learn about labels that lie vs NSF & USP su…

#41 Buying a Car in the Military: New vs Used Tips, Hacks, and Advice

#41 Buying a Car in the Military: New vs Used Tips, Hacks, and Advice

To learn how to maximize your military paycheck, check out my book The Military Money Manual: A Practical Guide to Financial Freedom. available direc…

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…