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Should I Slow Down Saving to Buy a Car?

Should I Slow Down Saving to Buy a Car?

"My 23 YO daughter got married this weekend. She has no debt outside her home, has emergency fund, but needs a newer car. Should she reduce 401K down…

This New Rule Makes Tapping Retirement Savings Easier

This New Rule Makes Tapping Retirement Savings Easier

Laura reviews the rules for taking retirement account withdrawals and a new rule for tapping them in an emergency.

2025’s Best Money Hacks to Save $1,000+/Month (and Retire Earlier!) w/All the Hacks

2025’s Best Money Hacks to Save $1,000+/Month (and Retire Earlier!) w/All the Hacks

Do you want to know how to save $1,000 a month (or more!) with simple spending and saving tweaks? Today, we’re giving you the BEST money hacks for 20…

12.16.24  SAVE MORE With DIY Repairs  /  Housing Market Update

12.16.24 SAVE MORE With DIY Repairs / Housing Market Update

You CAN DIY - by learning to fix things, even on your own car! Believe it or not, even Clark has been able to do this! Also today, a housing market u…

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.