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

Clark.com resources

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

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The percent of income we save, our savings rate - is the key indicator of financial health. So how are we doing right now? Also - How much exercise do you really need to make a difference in your health, and ultimately your wallet? Only 25% of Americans get the recommended amount of exercise. New data reveals what a big difference the minimum requirement can make for those who are mostly sedentary.

• American Savings Rates: Segment 1
• Ask Clark: Segment 2
• Arise From The Couch: Segment 3
• Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

• Americans are saving less and spending more. Could that raise the risk of recession?
• Bankruptcy filings are on the rise. Here's why an even bigger surge is looming.
• Why 'Buy Now, Pay Later' Worries Clark Howard
• My Credit Card Offers Some Rental Car Coverage. Why Do I Still Need To Involve My Primary Auto Insurance?
• Car Rental Insurance: Everything You Need To Know
• How Much Exercise Do You Need? More Than You Think—But Every Little Bit Helps.
• Donor-Advised Funds: The Benefits and Drawbacks
• Vanguard Charitable: Home
• What Is Black? Uber Black Car Service

Clark.com resources

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

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The U.S. has become the world’s premier oil producer. As we plan our summer road trips, Clark explains how this status along with global factors affect gas prices. Also, how developing technology in vertical farming can cleanly help feed the planet.

• Summer Gas Prices: Segment 1
• Ask Clark: Segment 2
• Vertical Farming Solutions: Segment 3
• Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

• U.S. government tells Americans: ‘We’re producing more crude oil than any country, ever’
• America's Oil Boom / AAA Gas Prices
• Surging gas prices just hit a significant milestone
• Ask Clark: Is the 4% Retirement Rule Still Accurate?
• What Is the 4% Rule for Withdrawals in Retirement and How Much Can You Spend?
• All-In-One Mortgage: Definition, How It Works, Pros & Cons
• This ‘GigaFarm’ in the desert could produce 3 million kilograms of food
• What Is an HSA Account and How Does It Work?
• Fidelity - Health Savings Account | HSA Investment Options

Clark.com resources

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

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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, a handful of automakers are selling their customers down the river and it’s an inexcusable invasion of privacy that impacts insurance premiums.

• Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2
• Automakers Selling Driving Data: Segment 3
• Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

• PenFed Power Cash Rewards Visa Signature® Card Review: Up to 2% Unlimited Cash Back
• When Should You File a Claim on Your Homeowners Insurance?
• What Is a SIMPLE IRA and How Does It Work?
• What Is a SEP IRA and Who Is Eligible?
• Best Investment Companies for Investors in 2024
• What Is a Fiduciary Financial Advisor and Do I Need One?
• How To Pack a Carry-On the Right Way
• 4 Things You Should Always Pack in Your Carry-On
• Should You Allow Your Auto Insurance To Monitor Your Driving?
• New York Post: Your car is secretly spying on you and driving your insurance rates through the roof: report
• NYTimes: Automakers Are Sharing Consumers’ Driving Behavior With Insurance Companies
• What Is a C.L.U.E Report and Its Impact on Your Insurance
• How to Dispute Your C.L.U.E. Report
• How To Open a Roth IRA
• How to Buy a New Car in 5 Steps
• Study: The 10 Best New Cars for the Money
• Rollovers From a 529 Plan to Roth IRA: What to Know

Clark.com resources

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

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Clark discusses the risks you face with security cameras in your home. Also in this episode, Clark has talked about how to hire a financial planner, but what about becoming one yourself? There’s now a greater demand for financial planning services with jobs in this field expected to grow in the next decade.

• Security Cameras & Your Privacy: Segment 1
• Ask Clark: Segment 2
• Financial Planning Careers: Segment 3
• Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

• That security camera & smart doorbell you’re using may have some major security flaws
• [The Washington Post] Knockoff doorbell cameras from Amazon, Walmart aren’t safe
• Why We've Stopped Recommending Wyze Home Security Devices at CNET
• Should I End My Authorized User Status With My Parents’ Credit Card Now That I’ve Established Credit?
• How Many Credit Cards Should I Have?
• Homeowners Insurance Archives - Clark Howard
• How To Find and Choose a Financial Advisor
• Financial planning careers are open for business
• What Should I Do With My 401(k) at My Old Company?
• What Is a 403(b) and How Does It Work?
• What Are Index Funds?
• How ‘Buffer’ ETFs Can Cushion a Major Market Selloff

Clark.com resources

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

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