The Clark Howard Podcast

Clark discusses the big bank response to higher savings rates and spells out your options to make the most of your savings. Also today - small business owners are stuck between a rock and a hard place when it comes to borrowing money. Beware “quick” loans. Clark has a better way. Maximize Your Savings Rate: Segment 1 Ask Clark: Segment 2 Legal Loan Sharks Plague Small Business: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: Banks pay savers more as ‘higher-for-longer’ rates hit interest income Clark.com - Best High-Yield Online Savings Accounts Montway Auto Transport: Top-Rated Auto Transport Company uShip Review: 5 Things To Know Before You Use the Shipping Service Facebook Marketplace Scams: Everything You Need to Know Small businesses are still struggling to get financing, a year after bank failures Best Small Business Credit Cards: Top Picks for 2024 (Clark.com) Best Cash Back Credit Cards With No Annual Fee in 2024 Best 2% Cash Back Credit Cards: 8 Options in 2024 Warning: Why You Should Never Buy Visa Gift Cards Amazon “Prime Visa” Card Review: 5% Back for Amazon Prime Members How To Get the Best Price Possible Shopping Online Clark Deals - Today's Best Deals of the Day How To Spot a Fake Online Store in 6 Easy Steps Thank you for listening today, Clarkies! If you want to be part of our “Clarkie” segment, call 404-981-2071 to leave a comment or story. We may play it during a future episode! Clark.com resources Episode transcripts Community.Clark.com Clark.com daily money newsletter Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275 Learn more about your ad choices: megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today - you may have heard that Walmart is closing its health centers. With the failure of this healthcare option, along with the state of the clinic attempts made by Walgreens & CVS, there’s an important healthcare takeaway to be prepared for. Also, are you ready to see a driverless tractor-trailer on the road? Are they safe? Your Primary Care Physician: Segment 1 Ask Clark: Segment 2 Autonomous 18 Wheelers: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: NYTimes: Walmart Is Shutting Health Centers After Plan to Expand Walmart to close its 51 health centers, virtual care service Walmart says it will close its 51 health centers and virtual care service My Neighbor’s Dead Tree Is About To Fall on My House. What Do I Do? Can I Trust the FDIC’s Recommendations on Getting Insured for More Than $250,000 at a Single Bank? Why Are Retailers Adding an Additional $1 Charge on My Credit Card? How Many Bank Accounts Should You Have? - Clark Howard Self-driving trucks are ready to roll Want To Guard Your Privacy Online? Search the Web With DuckDuckGo DuckDuckGo - Get Email Protection: More Privacy, Same Inbox Thank you for listening today, Clarkies! If you want to be part of our “Clarkie” segment, call 404-981-2071 to leave a comment or story. We may play it during a future episode! Clark.com resources Episode transcripts Community.Clark.com Clark.com daily money newsletter Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275 Learn more about your ad choices: megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also, we’ve talked about the cost of college, and how it can hamper parents saving for their own retirement. But what about supporting adult children post-college age? Clark shares some concerning stats. What’s your take? We have a popular thread on our free Clark.com Community on this topic,  linked here and we invite you to share thoughts on financially supporting adult children. Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2 Paying For Adult Children: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: Streaming TV - Clark.com Do I Really Need To Put Premium Gasoline in My Vehicle? How to Get Your Kids to Step Off the Gravy Train 60% of Parents Pay Bills For Adult Children. Do You? When it’s time to financially cut off your adult children Clark.com Community - What is the appropriate age to wean your child off your financial support? And how much money should you give an adult child if any? Thank you for listening today, Clarkies! If you want to be part of our “Clarkie” segment, call 404-981-2071 to leave a comment or story. We may play it during a future episode! Clark.com resources Episode transcripts Community.Clark.com Clark.com daily money newsletter Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275 Learn more about your ad choices: megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Clark has never been a fan of brand names, and it seems he’s been ahead of the curve. Now consumers, sick of high prices, are fighting back. New private labels are popping up and it’s great for our wallets. Also today, with short-term rental bans proliferating, Clark has a key rule for purchasing investment property.  Private Label Store Brands Vs Big Brand Names: Segment 1 Ask Clark: Segment 2 Buying Investment Property: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: Consumers Fed Up With Food Costs Are Ditching Big Brands Barrons: Walmart Is the Nation’s Largest Grocer. Why It Added a New Private Label Food Brand. Walmart Takes On Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods With New Premium Brand - WSJ How to Save Money on Groceries: 22 Clever Ways - Clark.com Are Airbnbs banned in Hawaii? New law seeks to crack down on short-term rentals -USA TODAY What Is a 1031 Exchange? Know the Rules Thank you for listening today, Clarkies! If you want to be part of our “Clarkie” segment, call 404-981-2071 to leave a comment or story. We may play it during a future episode! Clark.com resources Episode transcripts Community.Clark.com Clark.com daily money newsletter Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275 Learn more about your ad choices: megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, an important update on Inflation Savings Bonds. Clark explains how these bonds work over time and the advantage of owning new Series I Bonds. Also, extra fees have been a topic on the show in recent years. There’s a new fee in town making a splash - Clark tells you how to avoid it.  UPDATE - Series I Savings Bonds: Segment 1 Ask Clark: Segment 2 Cancellation & No-Show Fees: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: Barrons: Treasury Sets New Rate of 4.28% for I Bonds as Inflation Ebbs 6 Things To Know About Series I Savings Bonds The Era of ‘No-Show’ Fees Is Here—and It’s Going to Cost You - WSJ Should You Stay With Vanguard Despite the New Fee Announcement? NolahMattress - Is It Legal to Sell a Used Mattress? A State-by-State Guide The Best Place To Buy a Mattress How Can I Get Rid of My Old Mattress Cheaply? Thank you for listening today, Clarkies! If you want to be part of our “Clarkie” segment, call 404-981-2071 to leave a comment or story. We may play it during a future episode! Clark.com resources Episode transcripts Community.Clark.com Clark.com daily money newsletter Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275 Learn more about your ad choices: megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Clarkonomics! Clark discusses how the US economy stacks up against the rest of the world, including concerns about our deficit. Also, Clark and Christa have a long running disagreement about a payment practice. Christa was right. Clark has changed his mind. Clarkonomics: Segment 1 Ask Clark: Segment 2 Automatic Payments: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: The US dollar is strengthening. Here’s what’s driving the rally and what it means for Americans America’s debt problem is storing up trouble for the rest of the world Inflation Is Stubborn. Is the Federal Budget Deficit Making It Worse? Stubborn Inflation Could Prod Fed to Keep Rates High for Longer With Inflation This High, Nobody Knows What a Dollar Is Worth Where Should I Set Up My Health Savings Account (HSA)? Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) Money Talk with Liz Weston: Can my credit score really be marred over $20?  Automatic Bill Pay: How It Works and How To Do It Safely Credit Score Guide   /   Should You Get a Store Credit Card? Is a Self-Directed Real Estate IRA Right for Your Retirement? Real Estate Investing: What To Know BEFORE You Start What Should You Do if Your Insurance Claim Is Denied? Thank you for listening today, Clarkies! If you want to be part of our “Clarkie” segment, call 404-981-2071 to leave a comment or story. We may play it during a future episode! Clark.com resources Episode transcripts Community.Clark.com Clark.com daily money newsletter Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275 Learn more about your ad choices: megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode - did you hear about the T-Mobile customer who received a six figure bill for an international trip? Get Clark smart advice for traveling overseas with your phone. Also today - there’s a new warning out about a scam trying to collect money from you from phantom tolls. International Calling: Segment 1 Ask Clark: Segment 2 Toll Collection Scam Warning: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: PhoneArena: This T-Mobile customer got a $143442.74 bill after a three-week Switzerland vacation The Best International Phone Plans Google Fi Wireless: My Experience as a Five-Year Customer (Pros and Cons) Hello Mobile How To Choose the Best Charities for Your Donations What's the Best Way To Donate to a Charity? Alert: FBI issues warning on toll road smishing scam USA TODAY: Road toll 'smishing' texts on the rise, FBI says: Here's what to know E-ZPass Group - Home T-Mobile 5G Home Internet: 5 Things To Know Before You Sign Up How To Prevent, Report and Repair Identity Theft Thank you for listening today, Clarkies! If you want to be part of our “Clarkie” segment, call 404-981-2071 to leave a comment or story. We may play it during a future episode! Clark.com resources Episode transcripts Community.Clark.com Clark.com daily money newsletter Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275 Learn more about your ad choices: megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks.  Also today, we’ve talked a lot about renting vs. buying in today’s housing market. New data makes a compelling argument and provides direction for aspiring homeowners.  Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2 Rent Vs Buy A Home: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: Best 529 College Savings Plans By State Homes at Menards® Insurers Are Spying on Your Home From the Sky Axios: Unpacking the productivity surge Where should I place a carbon monoxide detector? The $10 Travel Essential Clark Howard Always Packs Big city dwellers are better off renting than buying a home everywhere, analysis says - USA TODAY One-Third of Parents Are Paying An Adult Child's House Down Payment? Are You? Map: Here's Zillow's updated home-price forecast for more than 400 housing markets The cost breakdown of building a single-family home The Only Reason You Should Make an Improvement to Your Home 29 home remodeling projects that offer the best payback 6 Tips for Hiring a Contractor Senior Planning Thank you for listening today, Clarkies! If you want to be part of our “Clarkie” segment, call 404-981-2071 to leave a comment or story. We may play it during a future episode! Clark.com resources Episode transcripts Community.Clark.com Clark.com daily money newsletter Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275 Learn more about your ad choices: megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, Clark shares a personal story about a sleazy sales call he received from one of the big alarm companies - tied to an internet provider. Also in this episode, pet owners need to understand what’s going on in the veterinary medicine profession so they can choose wisely, and protect their wallets. DIY Home Security: Segment 1 Ask Clark: Segment 2 Veterinary Bills: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: ADT USA Reviews | Read Customer Service Reviews of adt.com Your Guide to DIY Home Security Systems Which Home Security Systems Rank Better Than Ring? Turo: 5 Things To Know About the Cheap Car Rental Service Credit Card Car Rental Insurance: What You Need To Know My Credit Card Offers Some Rental Car Coverage. Why Do I Still Need To Involve My Primary Auto Insurance? Why Your Vet Bill Is So High  /  Is Pet Insurance Worth It? Best 529 College Savings Plans By State Credit Karma Review: Free Credit Score and More at Your Fingertips Thank you for listening today, Clarkies! If you want to be part of our “Clarkie” segment, call 404-981-2071 to leave a comment or story. We may play it during a future episode! Clark.com resources Episode transcripts Community.Clark.com Clark.com daily money newsletter Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275 Learn more about your ad choices: megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Finding a fiduciary financial advisor who ONLY works for your best interests can be difficult. New regulations may add protections for consumers, but it’s on us to know how to get the best guidance.  Also, Americans have so much stuff that storage units have been overbuilt. If you have a unit, Clark has some money saving advice regarding your monthly fee. Key Warning On Financial Advisors: Segment 1 Ask Clark: Segment 2 Storage Units: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: Americans Deserve Straight Retirement Advice. They Work Too Hard for Their Money. NYTimes: Who Can Be Trusted for Retirement Advice? New Rules Strengthen Protections. WSJ: Advisers on Trillions in IRAs Must Now Put Your Interest First What to Do When Your 401(k) Leaves Something to Be Desired How To Find and Choose a Financial Advisor - Clark.com What Is a Fiduciary Financial Advisor and Do I Need One? The Clark Howard Podcast The Headache at the End of the Costco Gold Rush - The WSJ Should You Buy Gold at Costco?  /  Clark Howard's Advice on Buying Gold NYTimes: Americans Went All-In on Self-Storage. That Demand Is Suddenly Cooling. Storage Unit Prices Keep Going Up. Is There a Better Way To Store My Possessions? The #1 Bill You Should Get by Mail Wirecutter: Stop Stressing About Turning Off the Lights When Leaving the Room! Thank you for listening today, Clarkies! If you want to be part of our “Clarkie” segment, call 404-981-2071 to leave a comment or story. We may play it during a future episode! Clark.com resources Episode transcripts Community.Clark.com Clark.com daily money newsletter Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275 Learn more about your ad choices: megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode - Clark takes you through the necessary steps for buying a used vehicle, including his number one rule, a key step neglected by a third of all buyers. Also today - are you traveling this summer? Airlines and hotels are changing the rules when it comes to earning points or miles.  How To Buy A Used Car: Segment 1 Ask Clark: Segment 2 Airline & Hotel Points: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: WSJ - Used-Car Sales Have Moved Online—Here’s Why Both Customers and Dealers Are Happy    How To Buy a Used Car - Clark.com How to Buy a New Car - Clark.com Should You Buy an Extended Warranty on Your Car? - Clark.com Salvage Title: What it Means, How it Works - Investopedia American Airlines Is Once Again Changing How Fliers Can Earn Rewards Hotel Resort Fee Lookup Tool Should You Ever Book a Nonrefundable Hotel Room? How Does Booking Travel Through a Credit Card Rewards Program Compare? How To Choose a Tour Company - Clark.com When Do You Need a Travel Agent? Thank you for listening today, Clarkies! If you want to be part of our “Clarkie” segment, call 404-981-2071 to leave a comment or story. We may play it during a future episode! Clark.com resources Episode transcripts Community.Clark.com Clark.com daily money newsletter Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275 Learn more about your ad choices: megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode - we often see lists of the best auto insurance companies, but now Clark has discovered an industry database for body shops that rates insurers according to how claims are handled. Also, Clark hates covenants not to compete - a labor practice that’s now on the ropes. But the ban is messy. Clark explains.  A New Source For The BEST Auto Insurers: Segment 1 Ask Clark: Segment 2 Non-Compete Clauses: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: CrashNetwork - Top Rated U.S. Car Insurance Companies for 2024 Best Auto Insurance Companies -Clark.com How to Shop for Lower Car Insurance - Clark.com Ascensus Acquires Vanguard’s Small Business Retirement Plans Target Date Funds: Clark’s Favorite Retirement Investment Ban on non-compete agreements sends shockwave across Wall Street [The Washington Post] Groups sue to block FTC’s new rule barring noncompete agreements Workers Celebrating Ban on Noncompetes. Employers Are Ready to Fight. - The WSJ NYTimes: F.T.C. Issues Ban on Worker Noncompete Clauses Businesses face 'seismic shift' after FTC bans noncompetes. Here's what they should do next. Healthcare.gov / What Is an HSA Account and How Does It Work? My 7 Rules for Using Credit Cards - Clark Howard Thank you for listening today, Clarkies! If you want to be part of our “Clarkie” segment, call 404-981-2071 to leave a comment or story. We may play it during a future episode! Clark.com resources Episode transcripts Community.Clark.com Clark.com daily money newsletter Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275 Learn more about your ad choices: megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also in this episode, how loyalty programs affect price decision making and may have you “competing with yourself”. Clark discusses how these programs work across many industries, and what to keep in mind to get the most from them.  Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2 Loyalty Programs: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: How to Start Investing: 10 Steps for Beginners Should We Worry About the National Debt and Budget Deficits? Will Social Security Run Out? What Is a SEP IRA and Who Is Eligible? Clark Deals - Hotels When Is the Best Time To Collect Social Security?  /  Social Security When? 18 Ways To Save at Walmart  /  Walmart+ Membership Program: 4 Things To Know Loyalty programs may limit competition, and they could be pushing prices up for everyone — The Conversation Thank you for listening today, Clarkies! If you want to be part of our “Clarkie” segment, call 404-981-2071 to leave a comment or story. We may play it during a future episode! Clark.com resources Episode transcripts Community.Clark.com Clark.com daily money newsletter Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275 Learn more about your ad choices: megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

During COVID, many Americans moved far away from their offices, sometimes out of state. Clark talks about how super-commuters are making it work. Also, Clark gets back to basics on something he hates: annuities. Know which type may actually be useful and which ones are to be AVOIDED at all costs!  Super-Commuting: Segment 1 Ask Clark: Segment 2 Sold Not Bought - Annuities: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: The rise of the super-commuter The Best Unlimited Hotspot Plans Visible Announces New Annual Plans: Save up to $145/Year Visible Review: 5 Things To Know Before You Sign Up Using Cellular Data Internationally: Buying a Local SIM Card InsureMyTrip Review: Why We Like It and How to Use It How To Choose the Best Charities for Your Donations What Is an Annuity, and Why Does Clark Think They Stink? The Only Two Exceptions to Clark Howard's Annuity Rule What Is a 1035 Exchange? Definition and How the Rules Work Why I Think Medicare Advantage Plans Stink - Clark Howard Thank you for listening today, Clarkies! If you want to be part of our “Clarkie” segment, call 404-981-2071 to leave a comment or story. We may play it during a future episode! Clark.com resources Episode transcripts Community.Clark.com Clark.com daily money newsletter Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275 Learn more about your ad choices: megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Investing continues to evolve and a new way some fiduciary financial advisors are charging for services could save you money. Know your options to make an informed choice for financial services. Also, before you sign up for expensive dental work, think twice & take Clark’s advice. Flat Fee Financial Advisors: Segment 1 Ask Clark: Segment 2 Wisdom Teeth- AVOID Unnecessary Dental Work: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: Flat Fee Shops Attempt to Shake Up Financial Advising Advice-Only Network // Flat Fee Advisors 3 Places You Should Never Invest Your Money What Is a Fiduciary Financial Advisor and Do I Need One? How To Find and Choose a Financial Advisor What Is an HSA Account and How Does It Work? Target Date Funds: Clark's Favorite Retirement Investment How to Advocate for Yourself at the Dentist How getting a second opinion can stop you being ripped off — The Conversation Yes, your smart TV is spying on you – Here's how to stop it GM Stops Selling Driving Data to Insurance Companies How to Buy a New Car in 5 Steps Thank you for listening today, Clarkies! If you want to be part of our “Clarkie” segment, call 404-981-2071 to leave a comment or story. We may play it during a future episode! Clark.com resources Episode transcripts Community.Clark.com Clark.com daily money newsletter Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275 Learn more about your ad choices: megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In our everyday payment decisions, many choose Apple Pay or Google Wallet on our phones. Consumer behavior studies show the more convenient the payment method, the more we spend. Don’t let tap to pay, tap you out! Also today - we are finally seeing the results of people wanting to do more in person. Clark discusses how this is affecting some industries, including food delivery.  Phone Tap To Pay (More): Segment 1 Ask Clark: Segment 2 The Ghost Of Kitchens Past: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: Using your phone to pay is convenient, but it can also mean you spend more Cash Envelope System: How It Works 10 Best Free Checking Accounts in April 2024 AT&T Data Breach: Take These Steps To Protect Your Information How to Freeze Your Credit With Experian, Equifax and TransUnion Ghost Kitchens Are Disappearing, Squeezed by Demand and Complaints Warning for Cell Phone Users: Do Not Use Public Charging Stations What Is a Thrift Savings Plan? Costco vs. Sam's Club: What Is the Difference? Thank you for listening today, Clarkies! If you want to be part of our “Clarkie” segment, call 404-981-2071 to leave a comment or story. We may play it during a future episode! Clark.com resources Episode transcripts Community.Clark.com Clark.com daily money newsletter Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275 Learn more about your ad choices: megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do you feel about targeted ads following you around online? Companies are dreaming up new ways to track us - even when we have our TV show paused! Also, job prospects are great for teens this spring and summer. Now is the perfect time for young people to enter the workforce.  Targeted Ads Ubiquitous: Segment 1 Ask Clark: Segment 2 Teen Jobs: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: Google Pledges to Destroy Browsing Data to Settle ‘Incognito’ Lawsuit Why Walmart bought TV-maker Vizio for $2.3 billion - Axios Is that ad following you around the internet creepy or kind of cool?  Roku Explores an Insidious Way to Serve up Commercials Via Idle HDMI Inputs | Sound & Vision Roku forcing 2-factor authentication after 2 breaches of 600K accounts Fighting back against harmful voice cloning RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE BROKER COMMISSIONS ANTITRUST SETTLEMENTS If you recently sold your home, you might get part of your realtor fee back NAR settlement: Here's what to know about payouts for commission lawsuits Teens Are Spending Less This Year. Where Their Allowances Are Going. CPI Inflation Calculator  -  Value of $1.60 from 1971 to 2024 Charles Schwab Review 2023: Pros & Cons No Surprises Act Cheapest Way to Rent a Car: Expert Tips Thank you for listening today, Clarkies! If you want to be part of our “Clarkie” segment, call 404-981-2071 to leave a comment or story. We may play it during a future episode! Clark.com resources Episode transcripts Community.Clark.com Clark.com daily money newsletter Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275 Learn more about your ad choices: megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also in this episode, why buying a gift card is now tantamount to lighting a $20 bill on fire.  Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2 Gift Card Draining: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: Military and Veterans Guide: Free Resources for Your Finances How To Protect Your Home From Being Stolen by Squatters Florida lawmakers pass bill to revoke squatters' rights How to Lower Your Property Taxes in 4 Easy Steps Chinese Organized Crime’s Latest U.S. Target: Gift Cards What Is a CD Ladder and When Is It a Good Idea? BBB-File a Complaint Thank you for listening today, Clarkies! If you want to be part of our “Clarkie” segment, call 404-981-2071 to leave a comment or story. We may play it during a future episode! Clark.com resources Episode transcripts Community.Clark.com Clark.com daily money newsletter Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275 Learn more about your ad choices: megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today Clark’s talking about scams and how to avoid them! First, a special warning if you sell or buy items on Facebook marketplace. Later, AI has enabled crooks to clone voices. This is a huge problem, enabling criminals to trick people into thinking they are talking to a relative, or even a boss. What to look out for so you don’t get ripped off.    Facebook Marketplace Scams: Segment 1 Ask Clark: Segment 2 Voice Cloning Cons: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: Facebook Marketplace Scams: Everything You Need to Know Banks and Users Warn of Scammers on Facebook Marketplace 4 Common Scams on Cash App, Venmo and Zelle (and How To Avoid Them!) Safer Ways To Send Money Pirate Ship Review: Pros & Cons of This Cheap Shipping Service Number of 401(k) ‘millionaires’ jumped 41% last year, says Fidelity How To Open a Roth IRA / What Are Index Funds? Fighting back against harmful voice cloning What's the Best Way To Donate to a Charity? BBB-File a Complaint How To Dispute a Charge on Your Credit Card Where To Put Your Cash When You’re Saving for a Purchase in Less Than 5 Years Thank you for listening today, Clarkies! If you want to be part of our “Clarkie” segment, call 404-981-2071 to leave a comment or story. We may play it during a future episode! Clark.com resources Episode transcripts Community.Clark.com Clark.com daily money newsletter Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275 Learn more about your ad choices: megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You have the power to lower your power bills this summer. Clark offers several ways to reduce summer cooling costs. Also, get notable savings with Visible’s new annual plans, plus new disclosures through broadband ‘nutrition’ labels.   Save On AC This Summer: Segment 1 Ask Clark: Segment 2 Visible Deals & New Broadband Labeling: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: How To Save Money on Utilities- clark.com 6 Smart Ways to Cut Your Utility Bills Federal Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit HELOC vs. Home Equity Loan: Similarities and Differences Homeowners Insurance Archives - Clark Howard Company and Rating Search - Best's Credit Rating - AM Best Visible Announces New Annual Plans: Save up to $145/Year Visible Review: 5 Things To Know Before You Sign Up Clark.com - CELL PHONES Broadband ‘nutrition’ labels are coming – here’s what you need to know FCC rolls out mandatory ‘nutrition labels’ for internet providers’ plans Should You Buy an Extended Warranty on Your Car? What Is an HSA Account and How Does It Work? Fidelity - Health Savings Account | HSA Investment Options Thank you for listening today, Clarkies! If you want to be part of our “Clarkie” segment, call 404-981-2071 to leave a comment or story. We may play it during a future episode! Clark.com resources Episode transcripts Community.Clark.com Clark.com daily money newsletter Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275 Learn more about your ad choices: megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices