Podcast Feed

12.13.24    Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks  /   SAVE On Healthcare

12.13.24 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / SAVE On Healthcare

Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks.   Also today, we spend so much on hea…

5 Money-Saving Tax Changes for 2025

5 Money-Saving Tax Changes for 2025

Laura answers a listener's question about upcoming tax changes that could save money.

Holiday Ready? Essential Fire Safety to Save Lives and Cash! (SB1614)

Holiday Ready? Essential Fire Safety to Save Lives and Cash! (SB1614)

It’s a Festivus for the rest of us! This week, we’re mixing holiday cheer with must-know insights to keep your season merry, bright, and worry-free. …

DIY Money Jr - Save or Invest?

DIY Money Jr - Save or Invest?

Daniel and Quint talk about when you should be saving and when you should be investing.

584. Should You Invest Your Emergency Fund? W/ Miranda Marquit

584. Should You Invest Your Emergency Fund? W/ Miranda Marquit

There is very little disagreement in the personal finance world about the emergency fund. We generally hold mostly the same views. Today's guest, how…

12.06.24  Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks  /   401(k) Savings - 2025

12.06.24 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / 401(k) Savings - 2025

Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also - some older workers have a new …

12.05.24     Update: Series I Savings Bonds   /   A Warning About Fidelity

12.05.24 Update: Series I Savings Bonds / A Warning About Fidelity

Since the earnings rate on I Bonds changes every six months - Clark has updated advice for savers. Also - Clark’s “three favorite children” in the fi…

Pre-Tax or Roth, How to Use Your Emergency Fund, & Building Business Credit - Money Q&A

Pre-Tax or Roth, How to Use Your Emergency Fund, & Building Business Credit - Money Q&A

In this episode of the Personal Finance Podcast Money Q&A, we're going to talk about how to use your emergency fund, building business credit. T…

How to Save for Your First Rental Property in 2025 (Starting from Zero!)

How to Save for Your First Rental Property in 2025 (Starting from Zero!)

Do you want to buy a rental property in 2025 but fear money could get in the way? Putting 15%-20% down is a huge hurdle for new investors, but there …

185. “My fiancé has no savings at 43. Should we get married?”

185. “My fiancé has no savings at 43. Should we get married?”

Dawn is 48, Richard is 43, and they’re living paycheck to paycheck. Although they're engaged, they’re struggling to combine their finances because of…

How Can I Know If I'm Saving Enough?

How Can I Know If I'm Saving Enough?

"​​Even though I'm maxing out my 401(k) at work I don't feel like I'm saving enough. How do you deal with this feeling?" We'll walk you through th…

12.02.24  SAVE On Domestic Airfare   /  Amazon Health Services

12.02.24 SAVE On Domestic Airfare / Amazon Health Services

Clark has new advice for booking domestic flights and the new airline rule on refunds figures into the way you should now search for fares. Also in t…

Everything You Need to Know to Invest with the TSP: The Ultimate Thrift Savings Plan Guide

Everything You Need to Know to Invest with the TSP: The Ultimate Thrift Savings Plan Guide

Everything You Need to Know to Invest with the TSP: The Ultimate Thrift Savings Plan Guide Everything You Need to Know to Invest with the TSP: The Ul…

11.27.24 BEST OF: Americans Need To SAVE MORE  /  Physical Health - Fiscal Health

11.27.24 BEST OF: Americans Need To SAVE MORE / Physical Health - Fiscal Health

Happy Thanksgiving Week! Please enjoy this Best Of episode. Clark returns December 2nd with new ways to Save More, Spend Less and Avoid Getting Rippe…

11.26.24 BEST OF:  Saving For College: 529 Plan Update  /  Upside Down Car Loans

11.26.24 BEST OF: Saving For College: 529 Plan Update / Upside Down Car Loans

Happy Thanksgiving Week! Please enjoy this Best Of episode. Clark returns December 2nd with new ways to Save More, Spend Less and Avoid Getting Rippe…

Saving Without Social Security

Saving Without Social Security

Daniel and Allie talk about the 10/10/80 plan and how to save if you will not be receiving social security.

Saving Strategies to Maximize your House Hacking Return on Investment!

Saving Strategies to Maximize your House Hacking Return on Investment!

Saving Strategies to Maximize your House Hacking Return on Investment! House Hacking Information: link

183. “I saved $5k for an engagement ring, but she secretly took the money”

183. “I saved $5k for an engagement ring, but she secretly took the money”

Michelle (33) and Matt (31) have been dating for seven years, but they’re stuck in relationship limbo, waiting to get married until Michelle deals wi…

11.18.24  A Better Way To Save For Retirement  /  Living Paycheck-To-Paycheck

11.18.24 A Better Way To Save For Retirement / Living Paycheck-To-Paycheck

Pensions are relics and 401(k)s are problematic. We need a rethink on how we save for retirement, and how we allocate those savings with the certaint…

$6.2 Billion In Potential Savings Slipped Away —How Should Investors Look at Rates Now?

$6.2 Billion In Potential Savings Slipped Away —How Should Investors Look at Rates Now?

In today’s episode, we dive into the ripple effects of the Federal Reserve’s recent rate cuts on the mortgage market. Despite a much-anticipated dip …