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The Latest from Clark Howard. Mentioned in Clark’s Videos and TV/Radio Consumer Minutes: Senior Planning | Clark Howard — Senior Care | Clark Howard How to find a geriatric care manager | Clark Howard About Facebook’s new privacy hub + how to download a copy of your profile | Clark Howard Best live TV streaming plans: YouTube TV vs. DirecTV Now vs. Sling TV | Clark Howard Is fuboTV the best live TV streaming service for sports fans? | Clark Howard How to add a PIN to your smartphone account to prevent SIM hijacking | Clark Howard Here is Clark Howard’s bottom line on Bitcoin | Clark Howard How to roll over a 529 plan, and why it may be a good idea | Clark Howard Clark Howard’s Consumer Action Center celebrates 25 years of helping people | Clark Howard After Equifax: What states are doing to protect you (and how to contact your representative!) | Clark Howard Best cell phone plans and deals right now | Clark Howard Know your rights with debt collectors | Clark Howard TruSense – How it Works and Silver Mother: Smart Care for Seniors • Sen.se 6 ways to stop package thieves from striking your home | Clark Howard clarkyourbank | Clark Howard Credit Freeze Guide: The best way to protect yourself against identity theft | Clark Howard Don’t sign up for Equifax’s free credit monitoring. Here’s what to do instead – Clark.com Equifax Data Breach | Clark Howard ID Theft Resource Center 888-400-5530 4 steps to avoiding ‘flood cars’ in the marketplace | Clark Howard
Mentioned on the Clark Howard Show: Monday April 9 Teachers left behind in economic recovery Parental heads up: a growing epidemic among teens – What is Juuling? Saving rates vary widely among banks – Finding many happy returns A monopoly drug price hike holds cancer patients at ransom Google brings rolling study halls to rural America On the Calls: Taxes | Clark Howard FAQs on Costco Anywhere Visa card by Citi – CreditCards.com Thrift Savings Plan: Home How to invest in rental properties: 8 real estate factors to consider | Clark Howard Free AOL plan – FAQs – AOL Help Luggage shopping: Look for clearance deals at Costco, – Tuesday Morning, TJ Maxx, Marshall’s, EBags.com Credit & Debit Cards | Clark Howard Buying a car | A step-by-step guide to everything you need to know | Clark Howard Ask Clark: How safe is Mint.com? | Clark Howard WEDDINGS Search | Clark Howard Timeshares | Clark Howard Investment Guide | Clark Howard Roth 401(k) – Investopedia Friday April 6 New data forces a rethink of minimum wage laws Kicking and screaming: Software solves the problem of overbooked flights Infrastructure vulnerabilities – Being prepared Clark answers his critics on ‘Clark Stinks’ Home buyer alert: A housing market update On the Calls: How to counter lowball offers from auto insurers after your vehicle is totaled | Clark Howard How to develop an independent value for your vehicle after an accident | Clark Howard Find an Appraiser CHART: Save this percentage of your income based on your years until retirement | Clark Howard –How much to save each month to have $1 million in retirement | Clark Howard –Follow this simple chart to become a millionaire | Clark Howard –How to start saving for retirement at age 40 | Clark Howard Insurance | Clark Howard Timeshares | Clark Howard –The First Timeshare Website on the Internet | Timeshare Users Group –Resort Residences: Space of a Home + Services of a Hotel | Vacatia Travel Booking & Planning Guide | Clark Howard How to invest using peer-to-peer lending | Clark Howard –How To Bypass the Banks for a Loan | Clark Howard New report: Your Visa credit card can be hacked in just 6 seconds | Clark Howard –Credit card networks are dropping signature requirements | Clark Howard Groupon reinvented itself selling clearance items and distressed travel. -Since they’re a 3rd party site, research hotel & flights (TripAdvisor) before you buy. CAR RENTALS | Clark Howard Are the Amazon Echo and Google Home addictive devices? | Clark Howard 3 ways to get the best deal on a diamond engagement ring | Clark Howard Get the Best Deal on a Diamond Ring Thursday April 5 Could Humana and Walmart rescue healthcare? How to recognize a new twist on ID theft – your ss# with someone else’s name… 3 key things to know about the student loan forgiveness program – Clark.com Free agent skill sets make for career mobility Car safety update: Takata recalls On the Calls: Travel Writing: Explore the World & Publish Your Stories! | Udemy AIRBNB Search | Clark Howard Clark’s take: These investment companies offer you the best bang for your buck | Clark Howard -If unsure – ASK your financial advisor if they are a fiduciary What Is a Non-Owner Auto Insurance Policy? Automatic bill pay warning | How to avoid hidden dangers that could cost you big bucks | Clark Howard 6 mistakes to avoid with a rewards credit card | Clark Howard The best reward credit cards | Clark Howard Definition of Contract for Deed | Home Guides | SF Gate Credit Freeze Guide: The best way to protect yourself against identity theft | Clark Howard Education | Clark Howard Virus, Spyware and Malware Protection Guide | Clark Howard Free Credit Score Guide: Understanding your score and what you can do to improve it | Clark Howard How to choose the best credit card for college students | Clark Howard Student loan guide | Clark Howard Student loans 101 | Everything from how much to borrow to paying it off | Clark Howard Traditional or Roth 401(k)? Decide with This 401(k) Calculator – Betterment The biggest mistake you can make with your 401(k) | Clark Howard STOCKS | Clark Howard Buying a home? | 15 ways to shop for the lowest mortgage rates | Clark Howard File a Consumer Complaint | US Department of Transportation Air Travel Complaint – Comment Form Avoiding Airline Baggage Fees Is Easier Than You Think | Clark Howard Wednesday April 4 A power struggle inside the Beltway for your energy dollars Employee rewards: The win-win Zen of enlightened self-interest Spring cleaning can put money in your pocket Wedding guest costs On the Calls: Golf Shirts – no longer available for $6 Your guide to DIY home security systems | Clark Howard –WyzeCam: 1080p HD Smart Home Camera With Free AWS Cloud Don’t give your Social Security number at these places! | Clark Howard -Don’t give payment info to incoming caller. Call the office yourself. Know the amount that will be charged. List of Community Property States | LoveToKnow Automatic bill pay warning | How it works, dangers to avoid & the safest way to set it up | Clark Howard Homes & Real Estate | Clark Howard E-Tax Filing | Clark Howard – TAXES | Clark Howard Lyft or Uber: Comparing ride-share services as a source of income | Clark Howard Is it better to drive for Uber or Lyft? Here’s what you need to consider | Clark Howard Free Credit Score Guide: Understanding your score and what you can do to improve it | Clark Howard Investment Guide | Clark Howard How To Get Your Security Deposit Refund | Trulia Get Your Security Deposit Back | Nolo.com Paying back student loans | How refinancing can save you big bucks | Clark Howard Target-date retirement funds perfect for ‘set it and forget it’ investing | Clark Howard Should you sell or stay put in the stock market? | Clark Howard International Travel Tips: Money, Mobile & Booking | Clark Howard When does it make sense to buy trip insurance? | Clark Howard Tuesday April 3 Why stock market dives don’t matter long-term Clark’s love for Vanguard is being tested 3 new retail data breaches – Precautions you should take –Panera Bread data breach: Here’s what we know | Clark Howard Self lending to build credit Mandatory calorie counts include beverages On the Calls: 1 in 5 customers are carrying the wrong credit card: Here’s how to choose a better one | Clark Howard 6 ways to start investing when you only have $100 or less | Clark Howard Investment Guide | Clark Howard – Best low-cost, robo-investment brokers | Clark Howard How to add a PIN to your smartphone account to prevent SIM hijacking | Clark Howard Should you pay off your mortgage before you retire? | Clark Howard How to Apply for Global Entry | U.S. Customs and Border Protection Your guide to paying off credit card debt | Clark Howard –4 smart strategies to pay off credit card debt | Clark Howard CUT YOUR MONTHLY BILLS Search | Clark Howard 7 ways to save on prom | Clark Howard Know your rights with debt collectors | Clark Howard Know your rights: It’s illegal for a debt collector to threaten you | Clark Howard Clark’s take: These investment companies offer you the best bang for your buck | Clark Howard –Best low-cost, robo-investment brokers | Clark Howard Buying a home? Here are 9 costly mortgage mistakes to avoid | Clark Howard –Find the best interest rates for a mortgage or refinance | Clark Howard Student loan guide | Clark Howard Monday April 2 Facing the Numbers: The cost of college RIPOFF ALERT! The advance fee scam is back Advice for the self-employed, independent contractors & freelancers Power Struggle: Solar vs the monopolies Paying a mortgage in retirement On the Calls: Consumer Action Center | Clark Howard -Financial Beginnings – Credit and Debt Advice | NFCC New IRS tax withholding tables mean your paycheck might be getting a little bigger soon | Clark Howard –Tax Withholding Calculator – Kiplinger 9 things most people forget about when buying disability insurance | Clark Howard The best 529 plans to help pay your kids’ education | Clark Howard Moving | Clark Howard Don’t give your Social Security number at these places! | Clark Howard Leasing | Clark Howard – Worlds Largest Lease Marketplace | Swapalease.com -LeaseTrader.com – Car Lease – Lease Assumption – Short Term Leases TV STREAMING SERVICES Search | Clark Howard 3 cheaper alternatives to cell phone insurance through your carrier | Clark Howard HOW TO BUY A CARE Search | Clark Howard Pros and cons of reverse mortgages for seniors | Clark Howard – KEY RULE: Always consult with a housing financial counselor – before taking out a reverse mortgage to understand the options and the cost. Comparison shop fees. Mortgages | Clark Howard – Why paying off PMI should be a top financial priority | Clark Howard Faith-based health care: A viable alternative to traditional health insurance? | Clark Howard USAA Youth Savings and Checking Accounts | USAA – MONEY: Teen Checking Account with Debit Card | Capital One Friday March 30 To catch a credit card thief – How a crime became a teachable moment Job seekers – Beware arbitration agreements Oregon’s state retirement plan should be nationwide Clark answers his critics on ‘Clark Stinks’ End of life planning On the Calls: Clark’s take: These investment companies offer you the best bang for your buck | Clark Howard How to find a fee-only financial planner | Clark Howard Cheap internet phone systems guide | Clark Howard VoIP Phone Service for Home and Business | Ooma Credit Karma is now offering an ID monitoring service — and it’s free | Clark Howard Saving Account Rates – Compare High Interest Accounts Online – Bankrate Want to save more? | Here’s an easy way to earn 100x more money on your savings | Clark Howard Spousal IRAs help you double your savings | Vanguard Prescription Discounts, Prices, & Drug Information – Blink Health The easiest way to save on prescription drugs | Clark Howard Is foreign currency trading a hit or a miss? | Clark Howard Bluebird named best banking alternative | Clark Howard Alternative to Banking | Bluebird by American Express & Walmart Investment Guide | Clark Howard Saving Account Rates – Compare High Interest Accounts Online – Bankrate –Want to save more? | Here’s an easy way to earn 100x more money on your savings | Clark Howard –Want to earn more on your savings? | Switch to an online bank! | Clark Howard Borrowing from your 401(k) could cost you! | Clark Howard Roth vs. Traditional 401(k)—Which Is Better? | Charles Schwab Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) Credit Freeze Guide: The best way to protect yourself against identity theft | Clark Howard Cheap International Flights – Scott’s Cheap Flights – Next Vacay Thursday March 29 A new credit / debit card hybrid may help keep you out of debt Overdraft protection: How it works and why you should opt out now | Clark Howard Bringing mortgage lending into the 21st century Insurance premiums: the rules for rates are changing The penny’s demise is penny-wise: the price of a penny On the Calls: Roth IRA – Investment Guide | Clark Howard PAYPAL – What are common scams and how do I spot them? SCORE | Free Small Business Advice SBA Offices and Resource Partners | The U.S. Small Business Administration | SBA.gov 5 tips for launching a startup when you’re strapped for cash | Clark Howard Simple Global | Travel Abroad without Roaming Fees | T-Mobile Credit Card Tune-Up: Find credit card rewards for your expenses – 2018 NerdWallet’s Best Credit Union Credit Cards of 2018 Investment Guide | Clark Howard Exchange Traded Funds – ETFs | Charles Schwab Should You Buy CDW Insurance for Your Rental Car? –Car Rentals | Clark Howard Student loan guide | Clark Howard –How to qualify for student loan forgiveness | Clark Howard Password Manager, Digital Wallet, Password Generator | RoboForm –Free and cheap tools to safely store all your passwords in one place | Clark Howard 2 kinds of annuities that actually make sense for your wallet | Clark Howard –2 ways to guarantee yourself a lifetime stream of income | Clark Howard How to find a fee-only financial planner | Clark Howard –Garrett Planning Network – Making competent, objective financial advice accessible LASIK & Laser Eye Surgery Guide – How It Works, Cost, Risks –The Basics of LASIK Eye Surgery | Consumer Information –Best LASIK Surgery Center Reviews | ConsumerAffairs –LASIK eye surgery, Will It Work For You? – Consumer Reports –Consumer Watchdog: The unseen danger of 0% LASIK financing loans – MagnifyMoney Travel Booking & Planning Guide | Clark Howard Wednesday March 28 Bursting the bubble: The movement against the over protection of children What’s so Clarkrageous about Friday’s half a $BILLION lottery jackpot? -Check your mail: Valpak may be sending you a $100 check! | Clark Howard -Mega Millions, what? Credit union program enters you in jackpot drawing for each deposit you make | Clark Howard Can Facebook make amends for misusing your privacy? –If you use Facebook, be especially leery of doing this | Clark Howard –About Facebook’s new privacy hub + how to download a copy of your profile | Clark Howard –Here’s the kind of personal data Facebook has on every user | Clark Howard
Robots and the future of jobs AMEX gets schooled by the marketplace and cuts their merchant fees On the Calls: Roth IRA Withdrawal Rules Description | RothIRA.com Experian’s dark web scan – as with paid credit monitoring services – NOT valuable. Freeze your credit The credit bureaus have cynically tried to profit from fear engendered by the Equifax breach. No. Car Rentals | Clark Howard – Keep photos to prove no damage for 6 months. Google Photos – All your photos organized and easy to find Keeping bad medical debt off your credit report is about to get a lot easier | Clark Howard Bad medical debt hurting your credit? Here are 3 ways to attack it | Clark Howard Index annuities are poison for your pocketbook | Clark Howard How HSAs work | Clark Howard Roth & Traditional IRAs | Clark Howard Your Guide to Capital Gains Taxes in 2018 — The Motley Fool How to improve your credit score | Clark Howard Annual Credit Report.com – Home Page Wills & Funerals | Clark Howard How to shop for term life insurance | Clark Howard Ladder: A new option for online term life insurance quotes | Clark Howard Clark Your Life: Buying life insurance | Clark Howard Warning: Do not sign up for these credit cards | Clark Howard What you need to know about store credit cards | Clark Howard Short-Term Car Lease Explained – by LeaseGuide.com Tuesday March 27 Amazon drone delivery – on the way Credit card inertia can cost you. Trading up to better rates and rewards 2 ways to prepare for a hack attack The expansion of ride sharing can help you save more Pay TV increases On the Calls: StudentLoans.gov – Counseling – Student Loan Help NFCC.org/Student Loan Debt Counseling and Advice Citi Double Cash – Cash Back Credit Card – Citi.com Are Home Warranties Worth the Money? | Clark Howard How to score a deal on a cruise | Clark Howard – Cruise Reviews, Cruise Deals and Cruises – Cruise Critic –Do the Cruise Ships Own the Jewelry Stores? – Juneau Forum – TripAdvisor Money Management for Couples | Clark Howard -Separate credit cards, with each as authorized users on the other’s card -On joint savings and checking, make each other the beneficiary Why Did My Escrow Payment Go Up? – Understanding the Escrow Process and Requirements | Investopedia Amortization schedule: Use this chart to pay off your mortgage faster | Clark Howard Find a Marriage Counselor and Learn About Marriage Counseling There’s a right way and a wrong way to roll over a 401(k) | Clark Howard 8×8.com -Hosted VoIP – Communications and Collaboration Solutions –Office Phones – Small Business Phone Systems | Ooma Office Social Security | Clark Howard 5 key steps to retiring early | Clark Howard – 38-year-old millionaire shares 5 secrets to retiring early | Clark Howard Travel Booking & Planning Guide | Clark Howard – Rates for International calls, SMS and roaming – Project Fi Simple Global | Travel Abroad without Roaming Fees | T-Mobile Free text messaging apps better than AT&T and Verizon offerings | Clark Howard Avoid International ATM Fees with Schwab –Online Checking Account with Free Checks and ATM Fee Rebates | Schwab Bank Monday March 26 You can buy almost anything at Walmart…why not a used car, too? | Clark Howard Report: Draft bill would allow credit reporting agencies, banks to conceal data breaches | Clark Howard Timely SIZZLING DEALS: MoviePass for $7 a month for one year: Hazard or opportunity? | Clark Deals -T-Mobile Tuesday: Free MLB-TV + to MLB All-Star & more via app | Clark Deals -Visa Checkout – Costco purchases of $250 or more get free $50 statement credit | Clark Deals Risk pool realism: Health insurance vs faith based co-ops Be right as Roth, now more than ever On the Calls: Crow funding online real estate investments promising 8-12% return – No one can make that promise. -And these diversified real estate portfolios are high cost. -REITs: What you need to know about Real Estate Investment Trusts | Clark Howard 4 things for teachers to consider about their 403(b) retirement plans | Clark Howard Investment Guide | Clark Howard The best 529 plans to help pay your kids’ education | Clark Howard SCAM ALERT: Fake Checks | Consumer Information / -The fake check scam takes many forms, including job opportunities. The Tax Law’s New Way Of Measuring Inflation Could Take A Toll On Taxpayers : NPR New Limit for Health Savings Account Contributions Things you never knew you could get from your library | Clark Howard National sales tax: Clark is fan of funding government through sales –consumption taxes instead of income tax Disability Insurance | Clark Howard 2 simple websites to shop online for insurance | Clark Howard 9 kinds of insurance you can stop wasting money on | Clark Howard The best 529 plans to help pay your kids’ education | Clark Howard 6 ways to save on your cable bill | Clark Howard Home Phone Service – Free VoIP Calls in the US | Ooma Telo Straight Talk | No Contract Phones | Service Plans Free Credit Score Guide: Understanding your score and what you can do to improve it | Clark Howard How to Buy a Motorcycle | DMV.ORG Why you need a will—even if you think you don’t | Clark Howard Travel Booking & Planning Guide | Clark Howard How to get the most money for your old iPhone | Clark Howard Best places to buy and sell used electronics | Clark Howard FAQs – Rewards Credit Cards – Fidelity Cash Management Friday March 23 The Clark Smart way to shop a mortgage How banks partner with colleges to rip you off, and how to beat the system Walmart meal kits offer affordable, better quality fast food Clark answers his critics on ‘Clark Stinks’ The new home shortage has building solutions On the Calls: Parking lot solicitation scam: If you’re hit up for money in a public parking lot, provide phone number to local social service -affiliated with United Way in case the story is true – or fast food vouchers. Best low-cost, robo-investment brokers | Clark Howard – Clark’s Investment Guide | Clark Howard Want to save more? | Here’s an easy way to earn 100x more money on your savings | Clark Howard 1 in 5 customers are carrying the wrong credit card: Here’s how to choose a better one | Clark Howard TSP: Traditional and Roth Contributions Equifax Data Breach: How to sign up for Credit Karma’s free monitoring service | Clark Howard Umbrella Insurance Policy How to qualify for student loan forgiveness | Clark Howard Student loan guide | Clark Howard Credit Freeze Guide: The best way to protect yourself against identity theft | Clark Howard Corporate credit cards: How they work, their benefits, drawbacks – CreditCards.com Why Clark Howard wants you to set up a ‘Financial Chromebook’ | Clark Howard Mobile banking scams | 11 ways to protect your money from hackers | Clark Howard Thursday March 22 Interest rates, Fed rate hikes, and your savings Government overreach: enforced time off Flying taxis and drone delivery American workers claim the right to family leave Side income tax reduction On the Calls: Counseling.org-American Counseling Association How to buy a used car | Clark Howard – Hybrids & Alternative Cars | Clark Howard Is it better to drive for Uber or Lyft? Here’s what you need to consider | Clark Howard –Lyft or Uber: Comparing ride-share services as a source of income | Clark Howard Student loan guide | Clark Howard – How to qualify for student loan forgiveness | Clark Howard –Income-Driven Plans | Federal Student Aid 12 ways to get a bigger Social Security check in 2018 | Clark Howard Equifax Data Breach: How to sign up for Credit Karma’s free monitoring service | Clark Howard Want to monitor your credit? Here’s how to sign up for Credit Sesame | Clark Howard Free Credit Score Guide: Understanding your score and what you can do to improve it | Clark Howard Free Credit Report Guide | Clark Howard – Innovis Security Freeze 5 ways to stay safe when doing online banking | Clark Howard Why Clark Howard wants you to set up a ‘Financial Chromebook’ Clark’s secret to finding the cheapest flights possible | Clark Howard TAXES-Clark.com – Free state and federal tax filing options for 2018 | Clark Howard Credit Karma offers truly free tax filing in 2018 | Clark Howard False promises from a work-at-home scam | Consumer Information College & University | Clark Howard 5 ways to build credit and save money in your 20s | Clark Howard Save Money on Merchant Processing Fees | Clark Howard Car Rentals | Clark Howard Kickstarter – United Inventors Association Wednesday March 21 Sim hijacking up close, and measures to protect your money -Turns out, the Equifax data breach was even worse than we thought | Clark Howard -How to add a PIN to your smartphone account to prevent SIM hijacking | Clark Howard Zombie debt – One of the hottest scams in the U.S. targeting you IRS unclaimed refunds may mean easy money for you A warning booking international flights RIPOFF ALERT! We’re ripping ourselves off, hitting new highs in credit card debt. Digging out. On the Calls: Car Maintenance & Repair | Clark Howard Replace a vehicle: Clark’s rule: When repairs exceed 50% of the remaining value of the vehicle -Consumer Reports: When the cost of repair exceeds 100% of the remaining value. -Split the difference: When the cost exceeds 50-100% of remaining value. Visiting Colleges: Go on a weekend and talk to students 6 mistakes that will turn a balance transfer into a nightmare | Clark Howard These companies have the most loyal customers | Clark Howard 2 insurers that offer low prices and great service! | Clark Howard –Auto insurance: How to shop for a new policy in 2018 | Clark Howard Tech startup Divvy aims to revolutionize the rent-to-own model for houses | Clark Howard The best reward credit cards | Clark Howard – How To Find The Best Reward Credit Card | Clark Howard Why Clark Howard wants you to set up a ‘Financial Chromebook’ | Clark Howard Saving Account Rates – Compare High Interest Accounts Online – Bankrate Education | Clark Howard Strategic Asset Allocation – Investopedia Portfolio allocation models How to prevent credit card fraud from happening to you | Clark Howard How to choose the best credit card for college students | Clark Howard Forming an LLC for Real Estate Investments: Pros & Cons | legalzoom.com Becoming a landlord: How to find a good tenant | Clark Howard Umbrella Insurance Policy Investment Guide | Clark Howard Tuesday March 20 Protecting yourself on social media The walls have eyes: How sellers could be spying on house-hunters | Clark Howard Report: People are taking Equifax to small claims court and winning | Clark Howard –Former Equifax exec charged with insider trading linked to data breach | Clark Howard Saving means paying yourself first, like a monthly bill Parents and high schoolers – having the college talks On the Calls: Online vs. traditional banks: How $5,000 can grow over 10 years | Clark Howard Secured credit cards: How they work, dangers to avoid & a better alternative | Clark Howard Know your rights with debt collectors | Clark Howard – Collection Agencies | Clark Howard Life Insurance | Clark Howard Michael Saves: My 7 best money-saving tips for 2018 | Clark Howard What is the ‘right to be forgotten’? – BBC News Timeshares | Clark Howard – The First Timeshare Website on the Internet | Timeshare Users Group Keeping bad medical debt off your credit report is about to get a lot easier | Clark Howard Online banking | 5 ways to make your online banking experience safer | Clark Howard Best low-cost, robo-investment brokers | Clark Howard – Clark’s Investment Guide | Clark Howard 2 insurers that offer low prices and great service! | Clark Howard Best and worst home insurance companies | Clark Howard Best and worst auto insurance companies | Clark Howard How to buy a used car | Clark Howard –5 things to know before buying a used car | Clark Howard Know your rights with debt collectors | Clark Howard – Collection Agencies | Clark Howard Submit a complaint | Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Monday March 19 A legal threat to your retirement investments, Clark’s pledge to you, and a key word to save by New rules on retail returns are over-the-top Toys R Us closing sale: 3 things you need to know | Clark Howard Saving on business travel can be a win-win with Trip actions Retail’s rising minimum wage is a bonus for customers too On the Calls: Got a teen driver? How to get a better insurance rate | Clark Howard -3 ways to pay less when you have a teen driver under your roof | Clark Howard Umbrella Insurance: What is it? – Bankrate.com The best 529 plans to help pay your kids’ education | Clark Howard 2 insurers that offer low prices and great service! | Clark Howard –Best and worst home insurance companies | Clark Howard –Best and worst auto insurance companies | Clark Howard Better banking experience | 5 online banks that offer lower fees, higher returns on savings & overall better service | Clark Howard Traffic Violations/Europcar rental – Italy Forum – TripAdvisor Broad-Based Index Funds Don’t bank on that check | Consumer Information TracFone Wireless How to Get the Best Eyeglass Lenses – Consumer Reports –8 Great Ways to Save on the Cost of Eyeglasses – Consumer Reports How to prevent credit card fraud from happening to you | Clark Howard 13 ways you may be exposing yourself to fraud | Clark Howard Ask Clark: How safe is Mint.com? | Clark Howard 4 cheap senior medical alert systems | Clark Howard Credit Freeze Guide: The best way to protect yourself against identity theft | Clark Howard MILLIONAIRE Search | Clark Howard – Online Banking | Clark Howard –How much to save each month to have $1 million in retirement | Clark Howard 10 best places to get a deal on eyeglasses | Clark Howard Save Money on Merchant Processing Fees | Clark Howard Free Credit Score Guide: Understanding your score and what you can do to improve it | Clark Howard Free Credit Report Guide | Clark Howard Friday March 16 McDonald’s healthier menu Major RIPOFF ALERT when booking flights and hotels How the auto industry is helping American veterans Clark answers his critics on ‘Clark Stinks’ It happened to Team Clark: Laura’s ID theft – lessons learned – 10 things you must do if your identity is stolen | Clark Howard On the Calls: Home Equity Line Of Credit vs. Home Equity Loan Disability Insurance | Clark Howard Clark’s rules for lending to family and friends | Clark Howard Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) Free and cheap retirement plan options for small businesses | Clark Howard Ask Clark: How safe is Mint.com? | Clark Howard Mint: Money Manager, Bills, Credit Score & Budgeting Clark.com/Millennials discover the TV antenna’s money-saving power 9 cheaper alternatives to cable or satellite TV | Clark Howard Credit Karma offers truly free tax filing in 2018 | Clark Howard Free Tax Return, Prepare & File Taxes Online | Credit Karma Tax Clark.com/Money Management for Couples How couples can get on the same page about money | Clark Howard Ask Clark: How safe is Mint.com? | Clark Howard Education | Clark Howard – The best 529 plans to help pay your kids’ education | Clark Howard 3 rules for buying gold | Clark Howard Clark Howard: How to add gold to your portfolio | Clark Howard K6000 HD 1080P 120° DVR camcorder car dash camera for $14 | Clark Deals – Cameras | Clark Deals Thursday March 15 (Replay 2-13) New report: The 3 best SUVs under $30,000 | Clark Howard Caller ID has been ruined by crooks The problems with rent control, and a better solution to affordable housing The Owl dash cam Want to live comfortably? Here’s how much you need to make in every state | Clark Howard On the Calls: Travel Booking & Planning Guide | Clark Howard –Southwest Airlines | Book Flights, Airline Tickets, Airfare –Google Flights new feature can save you big bucks on airfare | Clark Howard –Take these important steps when renting an Airbnb | Clark Howard Student loan guide | Clark Howard MONEY and MARRIAGE Search | Clark Howard –Afford Anything – About – Podcast » The Stacking Benjamins Network Long Term Care (LTC) | Clark Howard –Get long term care from whole life insurance –Ordering the Combo: Life Insurance and Long-Term Care The #1 way to protect yourself from ATM card skimmers | Clark Howard –Protect your credit card info with the free ‘Skimmer Scanner’ Android app Equifax Data Breach: How to sign up for Credit Karma’s free monitoring service | Clark Howard Credit Freeze Guide: The best way to protect yourself against identity theft | Clark Howard Should you close a paid-off credit card? | Clark Howard Investment Guide | Clark Howard 6 ways to start investing when you only have $100 or less | Clark Howard Best discount investment brokers of 2017 | Clark Howard Replace a vehicle: Clark’s rule: When the cost of repair exceeds 50% of the remaining value of the vehicle. -Consumer Reports: When the cost of repair exceeds 100% of the remaining value. Clark.com/Travel Booking & Planning Guide – Search Flights, Hotels & Rental Cars | KAYAK The best 529 plans to help pay your kids’ education | Clark Howard Target-date retirement funds perfect for ‘set it and forget it’ investing | Clark Howard Roth IRA Vs. Traditional IRA What you should know before selling your home without an agent | Clark Howard Why Vacation Clubs are worse than timeshares | Clark Howard Clark Howard: How to add gold to your portfolio | Clark Howard Wednesday March 14 Rethinking the 40 hour work week Bankers target veterans with bad refi’s and get away with it Free your wallet from auto-renew lockdown in subscription prison Low cost investing can make a decade of difference The price war in the clothing aisles keeps savings in your wallet On the Calls: Track your mortgage with these free tools | Clark Howard Wills & Funerals | Clark Howard Fund a Roth first, then an emergency-rainy day fund in an online savings account. –How I use 4 bank accounts to save more money | Clark Howard The best place to find seats for any event | Clark Howard Why Clark Howard wants you to set up a ‘Financial Chromebook’ | Clark Howard Opt Out: Credit Card Offers | Clark Howard – –OptOutPrescreen.com– YES you have to give your social security number. Timeshares | Clark Howard The First Timeshare Website on the Internet | Timeshare Users Group Resort Residences: Space of a Home + Services of a Hotel | Vacatia Umbrella Insurance Policy Becoming a landlord: How to find a good tenant | Clark Howard Best cell phone plans and deals right now | Clark Howard Clark Howard: Cheap Cell Phone Plans | Clark Howard Marriage & Divorce | Clark Howard Car Prices & Inventory | Savings on New & Used Cars | TrueCar 4 things for teachers to consider about their 403(b) retirement plans | Clark Howard Investment Guide | Clark Howard Tuesday March 13 Minding the Gap – The 4% rule for your retirement savings Big bank bear trap wipes out a couple’s account. A key banking rule to protect your money Tech startup Divvy aims to revolutionize the rent-to-own model for houses | Clark Howard Tax season 2018: Which tax prep solution is right for you? | Clark Howard Time to rethink the work from home perk On the Calls: Car Rentals | Clark Howard – Autoslash can’t rebook automatically anymore, but price alerts remain. Roth Vs. Traditional IRA: Which Is Right For You? Craigslist Scams and Fraud: The Ultimate Guide – craigslist | about | scams The best 529 plans to help pay your kids’ education | Clark Howard Don’t bank on that check | Consumer Information – Fake check scams are targeting secret shopper – work from home jobs. Want to save more? | Here’s an easy way to earn 100x more money on your savings | Clark Howard Best CD Rates – Compare CD Rates at Bankrate.com Credit Score Guide | Clark Howard How to score a deal on a cruise | Clark Howard Making Family Travel Easier with Car Seats & Strollers – The Points Guy craigslist | about | scams Say NO to trade-ins: 6 tips on selling your vehicle for twice as much | Clark Howard Easiest ways to buy or sell a used car | Clark Howard 3 ways to pay less when you have a teen driver under your roof | Clark Howard Mailers for mountain, lake or beach resort properties display was / is pricing. -This is re-marketed property in the real estate bust aftermath. -The land, bought by developers in the bubble, was never worth the “was” price -and carries ongoing fees and potential building restrictions. -Only buy an existing home with intact utilities. Small business managers post jobs on Craigslist cheaply & successfully. Clark stands corrected. How to avoid the #1 mistake that condo buyers make | Clark Howard Are Home Warranties Worth the Money? | Clark Howard Internet Service | Clark Howard Index annuities are poison for your pocketbook | Clark Howard Monday March 12 Report: Here are the cities with the most credit card debt | Clark Howard Hitting the ‘jackpot’: New crimes cause ATMs to gush cash | Clark Howard Financial infidelity – Money guidance for couples College Costs decline with enrollment drop – Clark Smart decision making Team Clark travel hacks On the Calls: Free Credit Score Guide: Understanding your score and what you can do to improve it | Clark Howard What you need to know about store credit cards | Clark Howard Save Money on Merchant Processing Fees | Clark Howard – 1.25% is about the lowest merch processing fee – See Sam’s & Costco – BUY equipment – do not lease it. Taxes | Clark Howard – What to do when you can’t pay your taxes | Clark Howard Enrolled Agent Information | Internal Revenue Service – NAEA | Powering America’s Tax Experts Want to monitor your credit? 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