The Clark Howard Podcast

Millions of workers are leaving open retirement accounts with thousands of dollars sitting ignored or forgotten. If you’ve changed employers over the years, Clark’s has an assignment for you to make sure you get ALL your retirement money! Also in this episode, Amazon has announced their internet service to compete with Starlink. Who wins with the additional options we will have? The consumer!

• Neglected Retirement Accounts: Segment 1
• Ask Clark: Segment 2
• Amazon Satellite Internet: Segment 3
• Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show

• NYTimes.com: Set It and Actually Forget It
• Clark.com - How To Find Missing or Lost Retirement Accounts
• How To Find and Claim Missing Money in Your Name
• How To Open a Roth IRA
• State Farm® and Ting can help protect your family from electrical fires
• Cord Cutters News: Amazon’s New Home Internet Service Announces New Details
• T-Mobile 5G Home Internet: 5 Things To Know Before You Sign Up
• Verizon Home Internet: Things To Know Before You Sign Up
• Wells Fargo Active Cash® Card Review: Unlimited 2% Cash Back Credit Card
• Clark Deals - Today's Best Deals of the Day

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Clark lends perspective on the vehicle market before, during, and now post Covid. What potential car buyers need to know about the manufacturer-to-dealer pipeline now, for both new and used vehicles - including EVs. Is now the time to buy? Clark’s crystal ball reveals a clear answer. Also, something wealthy folks do to help stretch every dollar.

• Vehicle Market Update: Segment 1
• Ask Clark: Segment 2
• Diggin Deep Discounters: Segment 3
• Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show

• Dealers have cars and prices are stabilizing, but people still can't buy a car. Here's why - from USA TODAY
• Barrons.com: Tesla, Ford, and the EV Inventory Debate on Wall Street
• Jalopnik: Dealers Now Have Nearly Two Million New Cars Sitting On Their Lots
• NYTimes.com: Electric Vehicle Prices Fall as Automakers Raise Production
• Ford Cuts Price of F-150 Lightning Electric Truck by Up to $10,000 - The Wall Street Journal.
• 17 Free Tips To Make Your iPhone Easier To Use
• 7 Easy Ways To Free Up Storage Space on Your iPhone
• 5 Ways To Free Up Storage Space on Your Android Phone
• One-Percenters Keep Shopping at the Dollar Store
• How To Open a Roth IRA
• When Do You Need a Travel Agent?

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• Episode transcripts
• Community.Clark.com
• Clark.com daily money newsletter
• Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275

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Travel planning season is here and Clark has good info spanning: airfares and when to travel to get the best prices, Airbnb & VRBO issues, hotel booking and more - so you know before you go. Also - Nobody ever got rich paying Visa or MasterCard 19% interest (or more). Clark addresses discretionary spending that undermines your immediate and distant future. Practices and cognitive biases that get us in financial trouble include impulse buying with borrowed money, and only paying credit card minimums. Why you should make FOMO & YOLO a NO Go and Pay in 4 no more.

• Summer Travel Planning: Segment 1
• Ask Clark: Segment 2
• You Money Mentality: Segment 3
• Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show

• Travel Archives - Clark Howard
• 5 Discount Airlines You Need To Know About
• 5 Steps To Getting a Good Deal on a Hotel Room
• InsureMyTrip Review: Why We Like It and How to Use It
• Why we usually can't tell when a review is fake
• NYTimes: Help! I Canceled My Rental Because of a Wildfire. My Contract Says No Refund. Is That Fair?
• Frontier Airlines admits it pays staff a $10 BONUS every time they charge customers extra for oversized luggage - even when their bags aren't too big!
• How To Dispute a Charge on Your Credit Card
• BBB-File a Complaint
• Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card: 6 Things To Know in 2023
• Best Travel Credit Cards: Top Rewards Picks for 2023
• NYTimes.com: When It Comes to Money, Your Brain Can Be Your Own Worst Enemy
• Which Home Security Systems Rank Better Than Ring? / Wyze Security Cams
• Where Can You Get Some of the Best Deals on Homes Right Now? The New Construction Market. - The WSJ.
• The One Place You Can Still Get a 3% Home Loan: Your Family
• What's the Gift Tax Exclusion for 2023? - Kiplinger

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For parents who want to keep their kids safe, an SUV is often a popular choice. If you’re considering buying an SUV, Clark has a new report from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety you need to hear first. Also, several states are suing a retailer for overcharging at check-out - a symptom of a systemic problem. Clark has some ways to help you eagle eye your check out prices, and protect your wallet!

• SUV Safety: Segment 1
• Ask Clark: Segment 2
• Beware Retail Pricing Errors: Segment 3
• Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show

• Ford's Mustang Mach-E scores highest in crash safety test among 13 midsize SUVs - from Detroit Free Press
• IIHS.org Back-seat safety lags in midsize SUVs
• Turo: 5 Things To Know About the Cheap Car Rental Service
• Roth vs. Traditional 401(k): What's the Difference?
• At Dollar General, a Staple for Many, a Record of Overcharging
• IRS Payment Plans Installment Agreements

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Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also in this episode, scammers steal billions of dollars from Americans each year. Clark shares the FTC’s annual summary of top scams, and has a simple rule for avoiding the number 1 scam on the list.

• Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2
• Top Scams & Fraud Schemes: Segment 3
• Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show

• 6 Tips for Hiring a Contractor
• Apple Screen Time Passcode
• NCUA - National Credit Union Administration
• CUNA: Credit Union National Association
• 5 Discount Airlines You Need To Know About
• Scams Cost Consumers $8.8 Billion in 2022 — The Top Five Frauds
• FBI says $10 billion lost to online fraud in 2022 as crypto investment scams surged
• Clark.com - Most Common Financial Scams and How To Avoid Them
• 5 Best Ways To Send Money Online
• Is a Costco Executive Membership Worth It?
• Get a new Sam's Club membership for $25

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• Clark.com daily money newsletter
• Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275

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