http://www.clarkhoward.com Clark Howard wants to help you save more, spend less, and avoid getting ripped off. His nationally syndicated radio show takes your calls and delivers the latest consumer news and advice. Download our ad-free podcasts, and Get Clark Smart! en-us Saturday Sunday http://clarkhoward.com/images/clark_brownwall_138.jpg http://www.clarkhoward.com 144 175 podcast_support@cxri.net help@streamaudio.com (Help) Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:12:20 EST http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Consumer advice Clark Howard Clark Howard wants to help you save more, spend less, and avoid getting ripped off. His nationally-syndicated radio show takes your calls and delivers the latest consumer news and advice. Download our ad-free podcasts, and Get Clark Smart! scams, scam alerts, money, consumer advice, travel, travel deals, save money Clark Howard podcast_support@cxri.net clean http://clarkhoward.com/archives/index.html Topics include: Americans now saving 7 cents on every dollar earned, and Maine sets good example for states by lowering taxes. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:10:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1267/063009_hour1.mp3 Topics: Americans saving more; Maine lowers taxes Topics include: Americans now saving 7 cents on every dollar earned, and Maine sets good example for states by lowering taxes. 00:35:13 clark howard consumer money save ripoff scam invest home car insurance Clark Howard no http://clarkhoward.com/archives/index.html Topics include: Low consumer confidence heralds cheap mortgages/refis, and Supreme Court: States can regulate big banks. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1267/063009_hour2.mp3 Topics: Cheap mortgages/refis; States can regulate big banks Topics include: Low consumer confidence heralds cheap mortgages/refis, and Supreme Court: States can regulate big banks. 00:35:17 clark howard consumer money save ripoff scam invest home car insurance Clark Howard no http://clarkhoward.com/archives/index.html Topics include: JD Power names most and least reliable cars, and Consumer Financial Protection Agency proposed by Obama. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:10:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1267/062909_hour1.mp3 Topics: JD Power car reliability report; Consumer Financial Protection Agency Topics include: JD Power names most and least reliable cars, and Consumer Financial Protection Agency proposed by Obama. 00:35:20 clark howard consumer money save ripoff scam invest home car insurance Clark Howard no http://clarkhoward.com/archives/index.html Topics include: Cash for Clunkers already spawns bogus rip-off websites, and Bankrupt celebs offer caution about spending and saving. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1267/062909_hour2.mp3 Topics: Cash for Clunkers spawns scams; Bankrupt celebs give caution to save Topics include: Cash for Clunkers already spawns bogus rip-off websites, and Bankrupt celebs offer caution about spending and saving. 00:35:12 clark howard consumer money save ripoff scam invest home car insurance Clark Howard no http://clarkhoward.com/archives/index.html Topics include: Shopping for an individual health insurance policy, and Moving industry goes into depression as Americans stay put. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:10:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1267/062609_hour1.mp3 Topics: Individual health insurance policy; Moving industry woes Topics include: Shopping for an individual health insurance policy, and Moving industry goes into depression as Americans stay put. 00:35:09 clark howard consumer money save ripoff scam invest home car insurance Clark Howard no http://clarkhoward.com/archives/index.html Topics include: Employers seeking skilled laborers in targeted job fields, and FDIC targets ads for above-market CD rates. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1267/062609_hour2.mp3 Topics: Job fields seeking workers; Above-market CD rates ads Topics include: Employers seeking skilled laborers in targeted job fields, and FDIC targets ads for above-market CD rates. 00:35:13 clark howard consumer money save ripoff scam invest home car insurance Clark Howard no http://clarkhoward.com/archives/index.html Topics include: Recovery in the housing market still to come, and Another debt-settlement firm goes bankrupt. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:10:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1267/062509_hour2.mp3 Topics: Housing market recovery timeline; More debt-settlement bankruptcy Topics include: Recovery in the housing market still to come, and Another debt-settlement firm goes bankrupt. 00:35:24 clark howard consumer money save ripoff scam invest home car insurance Clark Howard no http://clarkhoward.com/archives/index.html Topics include: Radical new changes coming on student loan front, and Cable monopolies try to face the challenge of free online TV. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1267/062509_hour1.mp3 Topics: Student loan changes; Free online TV. Topics include: Radical new changes coming on student loan front, and Cable monopolies try to face the challenge of free online TV. 00:35:15 clark howard consumer money save ripoff scam invest home car insurance Clark Howard no http://clarkhoward.com/archives/index.html Topics include: Registered traveler program goes bust, and Best and worst online banks. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:10:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1267/062409_hour1.mp3 Topics: Clear traveler program bust; Best and worst online banks. Topics include: Registered traveler program goes bust, and Best and worst online banks. 00:35:06 clark howard consumer money save ripoff scam invest home car insurance Clark Howard no http://clarkhoward.com/archives/index.html Topics include: New rules for money market funds take shape, and San Francisco sets income-based rent caps. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1267/062409_hour2.mp3 : New money market fund rules; Income-based rent caps Topics include: New rules for money market funds take shape, and San Francisco sets income-based rent caps. 00:35:12 clark howard consumer money save ripoff scam invest home car insurance Clark Howard no http://clarkhoward.com/archives/index.html Topics include: You won the Jamaican lottery?! Don't fall for it! and Cash for clunkers program gets the green light. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:10:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1267/062309_hour1.mp3 Topics: Jamaican lottery scam; Cash for clunkers Topics include: You won the Jamaican lottery?! Don't fall for it! and Cash for clunkers program gets the green light. 00:35:16 clark howard consumer money save ripoff scam invest home car insurance Clark Howard no http://clarkhoward.com/archives/index.html Topics include: Unemployment getting uglier across the country, and R. 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Topics include: Clark's tips for getting a better night of sleep, and Your credit report may keep you from getting a job offer. 00:35:14 clark howard consumer money save ripoff scam invest home car insurance Clark Howard no http://clarkhoward.com/archives/index.html Topics include: Today's credit card offers not as good as they seem, and Schwab, Fidelity and Vanguard offer new retirement options. Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1267/062209_hour2.mp3 Topics: Credit card offers; New retirement options. Topics include: Today's credit card offers not as good as they seem, and Schwab, Fidelity and Vanguard offer new retirement options. 00:35:16 clark howard consumer money save ripoff scam invest home car insurance Clark Howard no http://clarkhoward.com/archives/index.html Topics include: New websites to find freelancing and consulting jobs, and Road deaths down in 2008. (Best of Clark repeat) Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:10:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1267/061909_hour1.mp3 Topics: Freelance and consulting websites; Road deaths down (repeat) Topics include: New websites to find freelancing and consulting jobs, and Road deaths down in 2008. (Best of Clark repeat) 00:35:07 clark howard consumer money save ripoff scam invest home car insurance Clark Howard no http://clarkhoward.com/archives/index.html Topics include: Senior market for cell phones heating up, and Ditching cable/satellite to get free TV. (Best of Clark repeat) Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1267/061909_hour2.mp3 Topics: Seniors and cell phones; Ditching cable for free TV (repeat) Topics include: Senior market for cell phones heating up, and Ditching cable/satellite to get free TV. (Best of Clark repeat) 00:35:11 clark howard consumer money save ripoff scam invest home car insurance Clark Howard no http://clarkhoward.com/archives/index.html Topics include: Beware of bogus charities collecting for police, firefighters, and More employers favoring pay cuts over pink slips. Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:10:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1267/061809_hour1.mp3 Topics: Bogus charities; Pay cuts over pink slips Topics include: Beware of bogus charities collecting for police, firefighters, and More employers favoring pay cuts over pink slips. 00:35:04 clark howard consumer money save ripoff scam invest home car insurance Clark Howard no http://clarkhoward.com/archives/index.html Topics include: Supermarket ratings revealed, new Sam's Club auction site, and Voyij.com a new portal for finding cheap online travel deals. Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1267/061809_hour2.mp3 Topics: Supermarket ratings; Sam's Club auctions; New travel deal website Topics include: Supermarket ratings revealed, new Sam's Club auction site, and Voyij.com a new portal for finding cheap online travel deals. 00:35:18 clark howard consumer money save ripoff scam invest home car insurance Clark Howard no http://clarkhoward.com/archives/index.html Topics include: College education remains assurance against unemployment, and 1 in 4 people admit to sending text messages while driving. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:10:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1267/061709_hour1.mp3 Topics: College assures employment; Texting while driving Topics include: College education remains assurance against unemployment, and 1 in 4 people admit to sending text messages while driving. 00:35:17 clark howard consumer money save ripoff scam invest home car insurance Clark Howard no http://clarkhoward.com/archives/index.html Topics include: The true annual cost of owning a vehicle, and Jet America offers 9 seats for $9 on every flight. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1267/061709_hour2.mp3 Topics: Annual cost of owning a car; $9 flights Topics include: The true annual cost of owning a vehicle, and Jet America offers 9 seats for $9 on every flight. 00:35:14 clark howard consumer money save ripoff scam invest home car insurance Clark Howard no http://clarkhoward.com/archives/index.html Topics include: More people turn to invention during extended unemployment, and Freemium the new Internet advertising business model? Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:10:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1267/061609_hour1.mp3 Topics: Unemployment spurs invention ; A new Internet ad model? Topics include: More people turn to invention during extended unemployment, and Freemium the new Internet advertising business model? 00:35:17 clark howard consumer money save ripoff scam invest home car insurance Clark Howard no http://clarkhoward.com/archives/index.html Topics include: More checking account fees coming from the giant banks, and Minimize your risk if your insurance company fails. Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1267/061609_hour2.mp3 Topics: More checking account fees; Insurance company failures Topics include: More checking account fees coming from the giant banks, and Minimize your risk if your insurance company fails. 00:35:11 clark howard consumer money save ripoff scam invest home car insurance Clark Howard no http://clarkhoward.com/archives/index.html Topics include: Your chance of hitting the Mega Millions jackpot? Don't ask!, and Negotiate for better deals on hotels, clothing and more. Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:10:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1267/061509_hour1.mp3 Topics: Lottery odds; Negotiating hotels, clothing etc. Topics include: Your chance of hitting the Mega Millions jackpot? Don't ask!, and Negotiate for better deals on hotels, clothing and more. 00:35:03 clark howard consumer money save ripoff scam invest home car insurance Clark Howard no http://clarkhoward.com/archives/index.html Topics include: The two most trusted financial institutions, and Garage sales present opportunities for both buyers and sellers. Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1267/061509_hour2.mp3 Topics: Two trusted financial institutions; Garage sales Topics include: The two most trusted financial institutions, and Garage sales present opportunities for both buyers and sellers. 00:35:13 clark howard consumer money save ripoff scam invest home car insurance Clark Howard no http://clarkhoward.com/archives/index.html Topics include: Dangers of an unprotected computer network for small biz, and Sunscreen necessary when getting any level of sun exposure. Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:10:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1267/061209_hour1.mp3 Topics: Small biz network warnings; Sunscreen necessity Topics include: Dangers of an unprotected computer network for small biz, and Sunscreen necessary when getting any level of sun exposure. 00:35:12 clark howard consumer money save ripoff scam invest home car insurance Clark Howard no http://clarkhoward.com/archives/index.html Topics include: Debt-settlement firms being targeted by Texas, and Sungevity.com offers free quotes on residential solar power. Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1267/061209_hour2.mp3 Topics: Debt-settlement firms, Residential solar power Topics include: Debt-settlement firms being targeted by Texas, and Sungevity.com offers free quotes on residential solar power. 00:35:15 clark howard consumer money save ripoff scam invest home car insurance Clark Howard no http://clarkhoward.com/archives/index.html Topics include: Exclusive country clubs now open to the general public, and Movie attendance sees unexpected boost in recession. Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:10:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1267/061109_hour1.mp3 Topics: Country clubs open to public; Movie attendance booming Topics include: Exclusive country clubs now open to the general public, and Movie attendance sees unexpected boost in recession. 00:35:08 clark howard consumer money save ripoff scam invest home car insurance Clark Howard no http://clarkhoward.com/archives/index.html Topics include: Waiting for the economic recovery, and Funemployment is alternative to gloominess about lay offs. Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1267/061109_hour2.mp3 Topics: Economic recovery; Fun Employment Topics include: Waiting for the economic recovery, and Funemployment is alternative to gloominess about lay offs. 00:35:13 clark howard consumer money save ripoff scam invest home car insurance Clark Howard no http://clarkhoward.com/archives/index.html Topics include: Tagged.com promises photos but delivers headaches, and New cars actually a better deal than used cars right now. Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:10:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1267/061009_hour1.mp3 Topics: Tagged.com scam; New cars cheaper than used now Topics include: Tagged.com promises photos but delivers headaches, and New cars actually a better deal than used cars right now. 00:35:06 clark howard consumer money save ripoff scam invest home car insurance Clark Howard no http://clarkhoward.com/archives/index.html Topics include: A quarter of laid off workers emerge in better jobs, and 15-year refinances gaining in popularity vs. 30-year refinances. Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1267/061009_hour2.mp3 Topics: Laid off workers; 15-year refinances Topics include: A quarter of laid off workers emerge in better jobs, and 15-year refinances gaining in popularity vs. 30-year refinances. 00:34:59 clark howard consumer money save ripoff scam invest home car insurance Clark Howard no