12.05.25 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Recommended: Digital IDs
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also in today’s episode - so many people have not taken advantage of an easy way to store identification. Why Clark thinks you should do it TODAY.
Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2
Digital Identification: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
Best Online Banks: Free Checking and High-Interest Savings Accounts
NYTimes: How Much It Costs to Drive an E.V. and a Gas Car in Every State
Where To Find the Best CD Rates Right Now
Clark Howard’s New Airbnb Rule You Need To Follow
The NY Times: What’s a Digital Passport and How Does It Work?
Top 10 Perks of the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card
Credit Card Car Rental Insurance: What You Need To Know
Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card Review: About the Travel Card
Clark Deals
Clark.com resources:
Episode transcripts
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12.03.25 Choose Lifelong Learning / Supporting Adult Children
What’s awesome? The trend of lifelong learning. And in this age of emerging AI disruption and uncertainty, it seems to be catching on. Later - Not awesome: Paying expenses for your adult children when it impacts your own financial well-being over time. How prevalent is this practice? Clark shares some surprising statistics.
Life Is For Learning: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Parental Funding: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
Where To Take Free Online Courses
12 Best College Scholarships Websites Plus Other Resources
NYTimes: Why Are More Retirees Going Back to College?
Why I Take Every Single Vacation Day (And You Should Too!)
Is LifeLock Worth It? / Protect Your Identity Archives
Why You Need To Lock Your Phone Number Today
SIM Card Swapping: The Dangerous Cell Phone Scam
How To Freeze & Unfreeze Your Credit With Experian, Equifax & TransUnion
The Real Cost of Funding Adult Children: Postponing Retirement
Fidelity Investments Review: Pros & Cons
Roth vs. Traditional 401(k): What's the Difference?
Is Chase Sapphire Reserve® Worth It?
Clark.com resources:
Episode transcripts
Community.Clark.com / Ask Clark
Clark.com daily money newsletter
Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275
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12.02.25 Ask An Advisor With Wes Moss
50-Year Mortgage: Game Changer or Gimmick? & the Key to Winning a 401(k)
Wes Moss dives into the new 50-year mortgage, which he calls a gimmick but sees one potential benefit. Since ownership is key to financial security and the median home-buying age is rising, the concept of starting the equity journey sooner is good. However, Wes and Christa talk about a huge warning if you’re considering it. Also, Wes shares a powerful story about the key to winning your 401(k). The story illustrates a real-life outcome for many Americans, emphasizing how a few years' delay or a few percentage points of savings are huge variables that compound over time.
Mentioned on the show:
Is Robinhood Gold Worth It?
The Key to a Winning 401(k)
Plus, Christa shares your #AskWes questions and Wes gives his take. All this and more on the December 2, 2025, Ask an Advisor episode of the Clark Howard podcast. Submit your questions at clark.com/ask.
We hope you enjoy our weekly Ask An Advisor episodes. Let us know what you think in the comments!
Learn more about Wes:
BOOKS BY WES MOSS
Wes Moss, CFP®
Wes Moss - Clark.com
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12.01.25 Homeowners- Are You Underinsured? / Designer Goods For Less
We hope you had a great Thanksgiving holiday and spent time with loved ones. Something many of us are not loving - the cost of homeowner’s insurance. But there is something many of us are overlooking - whether we have ENOUGH homeowner’s insurance. Also - is there someone on your holiday list who has a thing for luxury brands? You don’t have to pay luxury prices.
Homeowner’s Insurance: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Lux For Less: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
How Much Homeowners Insurance Do I Need?
Homeowners Insurance Archives - Clark Howard
Credit Karma Review: Free Credit Score and More at Your Fingertips
How To Monitor Your Credit
How to Freeze Your Child's Credit
How to Sell on Poshmark: Make Extra Money With This Online Thrift Store
401(k) Rollover: How To Roll Over a 401(k)
Best 529 College Savings Plans By State
Never Buy These 4 Fake Home Devices, Especially During the Holidays
Clark Deals
Clark.com resources:
Episode transcripts
Community.Clark.com / Ask Clark
Clark.com daily money newsletter
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11.28.25 BEST OF: About Clark Howard + A Special Birthday Edition of Clark Stinks
Happy Thanksgiving Weekend!
Please enjoy this Special Best Of Birthday episode from last June. Clark returns December 1st with new ways to Save More, Spend Less and Avoid Getting Ripped Off!
About Clark Howard + A Special Birthday Edition of Clark Stinks
Today we celebrate Clark Howard’s birthday and the many accomplishments he’s inspired - starting with Clark’s own telling of his life’s trajectory into an ongoing mission of service. And in the second half of the podcast, a sampling of the many appreciations Clarkies sent in to celebrate him today. It may be Clark Stinks day, but on this Birthday he comes out smelling like a high dollar rose bought on sale!
About Clark: Segments 1 & 2
Clark Stinks-Special BD Edition: Segments 3 & 4
Mentioned on the show:
About Clark Howard
Clark Howard: Habitat for Humanity
Clark.com resources:
Episode transcripts
Community.Clark.com / Ask Clark
Clark.com daily money newsletter
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Save more and spend less is more than just a motto for money expert Clark Howard; it’s a way of life. Clark and his crew — Team Clark — are on a mission to empower people to take control of their personal finances by providing money-saving tips, consumer advice, hot deals and economic news to help everyone achieve financial freedom. Clark is a nationally syndicated radio talk show host and a consumer reporter for television stations around the country. His podcast, The Clark Howard Show, receives more than one million downloads each month and is a hub for listeners to get valuable advice on-demand any time. Clark answers questions on the most popular business and consumer topics including; how to buy a cars, financing a home, retirement planning, shopping for insurance and getting the most out of your savings. Join the conversation and submit your question to www.clark.com/askclark . Clark spearheads two free resources — Clark.com and ClarkDeals.com — to encourage consumers to save more, spend less and avoid ripoffs.
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