http://www.clarkhoward.com Consumer advocate Clark Howard helps thousands of people each week as they listen to his nationally-syndicated radio program. This podcast highlights one special call from a listener each week. en-us http://clarkhoward.com/images/clark-phone_copy.jpg http://www.clarkhoward.com Consumer advocate Clark Howard takes calls from listeners every day on his nationally syndicated radio show 60 50 podcast_support@cxri.net help@streamaudio.com (Help) Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:18:46 EST http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Clark Howard's Consumer Advice Call Of The Week Clark Howard Consumer advocate Clark Howard helps thousands of people each week as they listen to his nationally-syndicated radio program. Clark's advice helps people save money and avoid scams and ripoffs. This podcast highlights one special call from a listener each week. scams, scam alerts, money, consumer advice, ripoffs Clark Howard podcast_support@cxri.net clean http://clarkhoward.com/archives/index.html Our senior producer Kim calls from the road to ask Clark's advice about a car-buying emergency! Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1267/calloftheweek_062909.mp3 Topic: Car-buying emergencies Our senior producer Kim calls from the road to ask Clark's advice about a car-buying emergency! 00:07:29 clark, howard, call, listen, scam, help, invest, advice Clark Howard clean http://clarkhoward.com/archives/index.html Dan from Washington wonders if a newspaper offer for a free armored safe is the real deal. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1267/calloftheweek_062409.mp3 Topic: Free armored safes? Dan from Washington wonders if a newspaper offer for a free armored safe is the real deal. 00:05:44 clark, howard, call, listen, scam, help, invest, advice Clark Howard clean http://clarkhoward.com/archives/index.html Nancy from North Carolina provides rebuttal to Clark's overzealous recommendation of generic prescriptions...and the consumer champ backs down! Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1267/calloftheweek_061609.mp3 Topic: Generic prescriptions Nancy from North Carolina provides rebuttal to Clark's overzealous recommendation of generic prescriptions...and the consumer champ backs down! 00:04:48 clark, howard, call, listen, scam, help, invest, advice Clark Howard clean http://clarkhoward.com/archives/index.html Marie from Utah is living paycheck to paycheck and wants to know how to get out of debt. Mon, 8 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1267/calloftheweek_060809.mp3 Topic: Debt reduction Marie from Utah is living paycheck to paycheck and wants to know how to get out of debt. 00:06:16 clark, howard, call, listen, scam, help, invest, advice Clark Howard clean http://clarkhoward.com/archives/index.html Clark explains to Ann the proper steps to take when buying a used car. Tue, 2 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1267/calloftheweek_060209.mp3 Topic: Used car buying Clark explains to Ann the proper steps to take when buying a used car. 00:06:05 clark, howard, call, listen, scam, help, invest, advice Clark Howard clean http://clarkhoward.com/archives/index.html Mike from Indiana wants to buy airline tickets to England for later this month. Clark helps him get the best deal. Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1267/calloftheweek_052709.mp3 Topic: International travel Mike from Indiana wants to buy airline tickets to England for later this month. Clark helps him get the best deal. 00:03:15 clark, howard, call, listen, scam, help, invest, advice Clark Howard clean http://clarkhoward.com/archives/index.html Kali from California inherited $20,000 and wants Clark's advice on what to do with the money. Tue, 19 May 2009 00:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1267/calloftheweek_051909.mp3 Topic: Inheritance Kali from California inherited $20,000 and wants Clark's advice on what to do with the money. 00:04:39 clark, howard, call, listen, scam, help, invest, advice Clark Howard clean http://clarkhoward.com/archives/index.html Gwen calls in to vent her fears about nationalized healthcare. Wed, 13 May 2009 00:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1267/calloftheweek_051309.mp3 Topic: Healthcare reform Gwen calls in to vent her fears about nationalized healthcare. 00:08:37 clark, howard, call, listen, scam, help, invest, advice Clark Howard clean http://clarkhoward.com/archives/index.html Maria thinks she's being snowed by her cable provider over the digital TV conversion. Mon, 4 May 2009 00:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1267/calloftheweek_050409.mp3 Topic: Cable provider rip-off? Maria thinks she's being snowed by her cable provider over the digital TV conversion. 00:04:02 clark, howard, call, listen, scam, help, invest, advice Clark Howard clean http://clarkhoward.com/archives/index.html Fozzie from Georgia calls Clark to get some tips on how to handle a debt collector. This scavenger collector wants money from a credit card bill that dates back to 1985! Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1267/calloftheweek_042809.mp3 Topic: Scavenger debt collectors Fozzie from Georgia calls Clark to get some tips on how to handle a debt collector. This scavenger collector wants money from a credit card bill that dates back to 1985! 00:03:23 clark, howard, call, listen, scam, help, invest, advice Clark Howard clean http://clarkhoward.com/archives/index.html Free calling, voicemail and conferencing, plus one number for all your calls? Welcome to the world of Google Voice. Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1267/calloftheweek_042109.mp3 Topic: Google Voice Free calling, voicemail and conferencing, plus one number for all your calls? Welcome to the world of Google Voice. 00:06:11 clark, howard, call, listen, scam, help, invest, advice Clark Howard clean http://clarkhoward.com/archives/index.html Layla from Georgia was burned by a bank that closed her credit card after she made arrangements to pay less than her monthly minimum. Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1267/calloftheweek_041509.mp3 Topic: Credit card closure Layla from Georgia was burned by a bank that closed her credit card after she made arrangements to pay less than her monthly minimum. 00:04:04 clark, howard, call, listen, scam, help, invest, advice Clark Howard clean http://clarkhoward.com/archives/index.html Madeline joins Team Clark with a simple suggestion about how to shut down creditors harassing you about the debt of a neighbor or relative. Wed, 8 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1267/calloftheweek_040809.mp3 Topic: Debt collectors Madeline joins Team Clark with a simple suggestion about how to shut down creditors harassing you about the debt of a neighbor or relative. 00:02:50 clark, howard, call, listen, scam, help, invest, advice Clark Howard clean http://clarkhoward.com/archives/index.html Tracy explains how his credit union turned off the "debit" function on his debit card -- effectively making it into a simple and safe ATM card. Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1267/calloftheweek_033109.mp3 Topic: Debit cards Tracy explains how his credit union turned off the "debit" function on his debit card -- effectively making it into a simple and safe ATM card. 00:04:16 clark, howard, call, listen, scam, help, invest, advice Clark Howard clean http://clarkhoward.com/archives/index.html Hear how a $200 payday loan from an online company located in Malta could wind up costing $5,000 in a year's time! Mon, 23 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1267/calloftheweek_032309.mp3 Topic: Online payday loans Hear how a $200 payday loan from an online company located in Malta could wind up costing $5,000 in a year's time! 00:07:18 clark, howard, call, listen, scam, help, invest, advice Clark Howard clean http://clarkhoward.com/archives/index.html Clark explains to a caller why his once-beloved Series I savings bonds are now just a shadow of the deal they used to be. Wed, 18 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1267/calloftheweek_031809.mp3 Topic: I bonds Clark explains to a caller why his once-beloved Series I savings bonds are now just a shadow of the deal they used to be. 00:05:45 clark, howard, call, listen, scam, help, invest, advice Clark Howard clean http://clarkhoward.com/archives/index.html Sarah from Alabama wonders what's in the new stimulus package for homebuyers. Mon, 9 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1267/calloftheweek_030909.mp3 Topic: Stimulus benefits for homebuyers Sarah from Alabama wonders what's in the new stimulus package for homebuyers. 00:07:38 clark, howard, call, listen, scam, help, invest, advice Clark Howard clean http://clarkhoward.com/archives/index.html Planning to make big bucks as a secret shopper? Take a listen to this call before you take the plunge... Wed, 4 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1267/calloftheweek_030409.mp3 Topic: Secret shopper scams Planning to make big bucks as a secret shopper? Take a listen to this call before you take the plunge... 00:03:12 clark, howard, call, listen, scam, help, invest, advice Clark Howard clean http://clarkhoward.com/archives/index.html Julie from North Carolina gets a lesson about online used car selling scams. Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1267/calloftheweek_022409.mp3 Topic: Online used car sellings scams Julie from North Carolina gets a lesson about online used car selling scams. 00:03:23 clark, howard, call, listen, scam, help, invest, advice Clark Howard clean http://clarkhoward.com/archives/index.html Have you gotten an unsolicited call from someone pretending to work with a mortgage refinance business? They may be looking to steal your identity! Wed, 18 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1267/calloftheweek_021809.mp3 Topic: Bogus refinance calls Have you gotten an unsolicited call from someone pretending to work with a mortgage refinance business? They may be looking to steal your identity! 00:03:33 clark, howard, call, listen, scam, help, invest, advice Clark Howard clean http://clarkhoward.com/archives/index.html Connie from Ohio asks about a special one-year exemption on mandatory withdrawals from retirement savings accounts. Mon, 9 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1267/calloftheweek_020909.mp3 Topic: Retirement savings Connie from Ohio asks about a special one-year exemption on mandatory withdrawals from retirement savings accounts. 00:02:41 clark, howard, call, listen, scam, help, invest, advice Clark Howard clean http://clarkhoward.com/archives/index.html Clark is usually very downbeat about timeshares, but this listener calls in with a positive story to share! Fri, 30 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1267/calloftheweek_013009.mp3 Topic: Timeshares Clark is usually very downbeat about timeshares, but this listener calls in with a positive story to share! 00:03:31 clark, howard, call, listen, scam, help, invest, advice Clark Howard clean http://clarkhoward.com/archives/index.html Ed from Georgia askes why he sometimes hears and sees ads running during Clark's radio and TV shows for companies or services that the penny-pincher has just bashed. Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1267/calloftheweek_011309.mp3 Topics: Advertisers on Clark's show Ed from Georgia askes why he sometimes hears and sees ads running during Clark's radio and TV shows for companies or services that the penny-pincher has just bashed. 00:03:05 clark, howard, call, listen, scam, help, invest, advice Clark Howard clean http://clarkhoward.com/archives/index.html Beth from Georgia wants to know if new lead laws for kid's clothes and toys going into effect next month will effectively shut down garage sales and second-hand stores. Wed, 7 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1267/calloftheweek_010709.mp3 Topic: New lead laws for kid's clothes and toys Beth from Georgia wants to know if new lead laws for kid's clothes and toys going into effect next month will effectively shut down garage sales and second-hand stores. 00:04:35 clark, howard, call, listen, scam, help, invest, advice Clark Howard clean http://clarkhoward.com/archives/index.html Clark discusses the Internet Explorer bug with Jeff from Georgia. Wed, 17 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1267/calloftheweek_121708.mp3 Topic: Internet Explorer bug Clark discusses the Internet Explorer bug with Jeff from Georgia. 00:03:23 clark, howard, call, listen, scam, help, invest, advice Clark Howard clean http://clarkhoward.com/archives/index.html A caller named Barbara is trying to return a "free" teeth whitening system that she found online. Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1267/calloftheweek_121008.mp3 Topic: Teeth whitening A caller named Barbara is trying to return a "free" teeth whitening system that she found online. 00:07:04 clark, howard, call, listen, scam, help, invest, advice Clark Howard clean http://clarkhoward.com/archives/index.html Bob from Florida got an unclaimed funds letter and wants to know about the free way to reclaim missing money. Tue, 2 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1267/calloftheweek_120208.mp3 Topic: Missing money Bob from Florida got an unclaimed funds letter and wants to know about the free way to reclaim missing money. 00:03:12 clark, howard, call, listen, scam, help, invest, advice Clark Howard clean http://clarkhoward.com/archives/index.html Gerhard from California wants to know how to identify companies that are cash rich without excessive obligations. His goal is to buy their stock at depressed prices and have a chance at making serious money going forward. Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1267/calloftheweek_111808.mp3 Topic: Identifying stock picks Gerhard from California wants to know how to identify companies that are cash rich without excessive obligations. His goal is to buy their stock at depressed prices and have a chance at making serious money going forward. 00:07:28 clark, howard, call, listen, scam, help, invest, advice Clark Howard clean http://clarkhoward.com/archives/index.html Joan from Florida is worried about the talk of the Democrats possibly seizing people's retirement plans and rolling them into Social Security. Clark puts her mind at ease. Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1267/calloftheweek_111208.mp3 Topic: Retirement funds at danger? Joan from Florida is worried about the talk of the Democrats possibly seizing people's retirement plans and rolling them into Social Security. Clark puts her mind at ease. 00:03:17 clark, howard, call, listen, scam, help, invest, advice Clark Howard clean http://clarkhoward.com/archives/index.html Like many small business owners, Apollon from Georgia is worried about how his tax burden will increase under President-elect Obama's administration. Wed, 5 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1267/calloftheweek_110508.mp3 Topic: Tax hikes Like many small business owners, Apollon from Georgia is worried about how his tax burden will increase under President-elect Obama's administration. 00:03:13 clark, howard, call, listen, scam, help, invest, advice Clark Howard clean http://clarkhoward.com/archives/index.html It's every taxpayer's worst nightmare -- a letter from the IRS requesting an audit. Clark advises Sherry how to handle this difficult situation. Mon, 20 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1267/calloftheweek_10202008.mp3 Topic: IRS audit It's every taxpayer's worst nightmare -- a letter from the IRS requesting an audit. Clark advises Sherry how to handle this difficult situation. 00:04:00 clark, howard, call, listen, scam, help, invest, advice Clark Howard clean http://clarkhoward.com/archives/index.html Joyce, a Georgia-based mortgage broker, tells Clark about the opportunities for potential homebuyers in the government loan arena. Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1267/calloftheweek_101508.mp3 Topic: Mortgages Joyce, a Georgia-based mortgage broker, tells Clark about the opportunities for potential homebuyers in the government loan arena. 00:03:56 clark, howard, call, listen, scam, help, invest, advice Clark Howard clean http://clarkhoward.com/archives/index.html Clark hears from David in North Carolina, a homeowner and businessowner with absolutely zero credit history! Tue, 7 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1267/calloftheweek_100708.mp3 Topic: Credit history Clark hears from David in North Carolina, a homeowner and businessowner with absolutely zero credit history! 00:04:55 clark, howard, call, listen, scam, help, invest, advice Clark Howard clean http://clarkhoward.com/archives/index.html Tom wants to know if his automatic bill pay will work now that Wachovia has gone belly up. Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1267/calloftheweek_092908.mp3 Topic: Wachovia collapse Tom wants to know if his automatic bill pay will work now that Wachovia has gone belly up. 00:03:00 clark, howard, call, listen, scam, help, invest, advice Clark Howard clean http://clarkhoward.com/archives/index.html Clark talks about home warranties -- when to get them and when to avoid them. Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1267/calloftheweek_092208.mp3 Topic: Home warranties Clark talks about home warranties -- when to get them and when to avoid them. 00:06:38 clark, howard, call, listen, scam, help, invest, advice Clark Howard clean http://clarkhoward.com/archives/index.html It was a topsy-turvy week on Wall Street, so Clark breaks the format and takes your e-mail on the show concerning the AIG bailout and more. Wed, 17 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1267/calloftheweek_091708.mp3 Topic: AIG bailout It was a topsy-turvy week on Wall Street, so Clark breaks the format and takes your e-mail on the show concerning the AIG bailout and more. 00:02:40 clark, howard, call, listen, scam, help, invest, advice Clark Howard clean http://clarkhoward.com/archives/index.html Scott just quit smoking and is using the extra $1,300 a year to make 401(k) contributions. Thu, 11 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1267/calloftheweek_091108.mp3 Topic: Bad habits in your budget Scott just quit smoking and is using the extra $1,300 a year to make 401(k) contributions. 00:03:20 clark, howard, call, listen, scam, help, invest, advice Clark Howard clean http://clarkhoward.com/archives/index.html A caller named Charles asks Clark about an extended warranty and gets a very unusual response. Mon, 25 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1267/calloftheweek_082508.mp3 Topic: Extended warranties A caller named Charles asks Clark about an extended warranty and gets a very unusual response. 00:02:57 clark, howard, call, listen, scam, help, invest, advice Clark Howard clean http://clarkhoward.com/archives/index.html A caller named Brian was able to take Clark's advice to get his monthly burglar alarm bill lowered. Now he's trying to do the same for his cable bill! Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1267/calloftheweek_082008.mp3 Topic: Burglar alarm A caller named Brian was able to take Clark's advice to get his monthly burglar alarm bill lowered. Now he's trying to do the same for his cable bill! 00:05:31 clark, howard, call, listen, scam, help, invest, advice Clark Howard clean http://clarkhoward.com/archives/index.html Tom from North Carolina wants to know if social lending sites like Prosper.com are the real deal. Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1267/calloftheweek_081208.mp3 Topic: Social lending sites Tom from North Carolina wants to know if social lending sites like Prosper.com are the real deal. 00:04:12 clark, howard, call, listen, scam, help, invest, advice Clark Howard clean http://clarkhoward.com/archives/index.html Ronnie from Georgia thwarted a hold-up at an eatery. Is his reward going to be taxable? Thu, 7 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1267/calloftheweek_080708.mp3 Topic: Crime-fighting rewards Ronnie from Georgia thwarted a hold-up at an eatery. Is his reward going to be taxable? 00:02:55 clark, howard, call, listen, scam, help, invest, advice Clark Howard clean http://clarkhoward.com/archives/index.html Clark tells a caller how to determine if money in the bank is FDIC insured. Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1267/calloftheweek_072208.mp3 Topic: FDIC coverage Clark tells a caller how to determine if money in the bank is FDIC insured. 00:06:28 clark, howard, call, listen, scam, help, invest, advice Clark Howard clean http://clarkhoward.com/archives/index.html Bill from North Carolina wants to know about the best card to take when he travels abroad. Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1267/calloftheweek_071708.mp3 Topic: Credit cards for overseas travel Bill from North Carolina wants to know about the best card to take when he travels abroad. 00:03:06 clark, howard, call, listen, scam, help, invest, advice Clark Howard clean http://clarkhoward.com/archives/index.html Kim from Georgia is poised to save big bucks when he installs a hydrogen fuel cell on his car. Tue, 8 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1267/calloftheweek_070808.mp3 Topic: Hydrogen fuel cells Kim from Georgia is poised to save big bucks when he installs a hydrogen fuel cell on his car. 00:04:40 clark, howard, call, listen, scam, help, invest, advice Clark Howard clean http://clarkhoward.com/archives/index.html Callers Nancy and Trevor from Georgia want to know about a website that promises free gas, and another site where you can buy gas futures, respectively. Thu, 3 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1267/calloftheweek_070108.mp3 Topics: Free gas online and gas futures Callers Nancy and Trevor from Georgia want to know about a website that promises free gas, and another site where you can buy gas futures, respectively. 00:07:29 clark, howard, call, listen, scam, help, invest, advice Clark Howard clean http://clarkhoward.com/archives/index.html Chuck from California wonders if that Social Security number really belongs to LifeLock CEO Todd Davis, and shocks Clark by admitting that he shaves with a 50-year old razor! Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1267/calloftheweek_062508.mp3 Topics: LifeLock; 50-year old razor! Chuck from California wonders if that Social Security number really belongs to LifeLock CEO Todd Davis, and shocks Clark by admitting that he shaves with a 50-year old razor! 00:03:58 clark, howard, call, listen, scam, help, invest, advice Clark Howard clean http://clarkhoward.com/archives/index.html Stephanie from Georgia likes the Maximum Earnings 6% checking account. But should she be wary of all the info they want her to disclose to open one up? Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1267/calloftheweek_061908.mp3 Topic: High-yield checking account Stephanie from Georgia likes the Maximum Earnings 6% checking account. But should she be wary of all the info they want her to disclose to open one up? 00:05:02 clark, howard, call, listen, scam, help, invest, advice Clark Howard clean http://clarkhoward.com/archives/index.html Are those late-night real estate infomercials for real? There is a way to find out... Mon, 16 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1267/calloftheweek_061108.mp3 Topic: Infomercials Are those late-night real estate infomercials for real? There is a way to find out... 00:06:36 clark, howard, call, listen, scam, help, invest, advice Clark Howard clean http://clarkhoward.com/archives/index.html Gerald from Georgia wonders if he should get gap insurance on his new car. Wed, 4 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1267/calloftheweek_060408.mp3 Topic: Gap insurance Gerald from Georgia wonders if he should get gap insurance on his new car. 00:05:13 clark, howard, call, listen, scam, help, invest, advice Clark Howard clean http://clarkhoward.com/archives/index.html Russ from Florida asks Clark if now is the right time to sink everything he's got into gold. Find out the answer! Wed, 28 May 2008 00:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1267/calloftheweek_052808.mp3 Topic: Gold ETFs Russ from Florida asks Clark if now is the right time to sink everything he's got into gold. Find out the answer! 00:04:19 clark, howard, call, listen, scam, help, invest, advice Clark Howard clean http://clarkhoward.com/archives/index.html Luke from Georgia calls with a new wrinkle in the MLM world involving credit counseling. Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1267/calloftheweek_052008.mp3 Topic: Credit counseling MLM scheme Luke from Georgia calls with a new wrinkle in the MLM world involving credit counseling. 00:03:22 clark, howard, call, listen, scam, help, invest, advice Clark Howard clean http://clarkhoward.com/archives/index.html David from North Carolina complains that Clark steered him wrong on compact fluorescent bulbs. His CFLs keep burning out, plus there are the difficult disposal issues. Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1267/calloftheweek_051608.mp3 Clark Howard's Call of the Week David from North Carolina complains that Clark steered him wrong on compact fluorescent bulbs. His CFLs keep burning out, plus there are the difficult disposal issues. 00:04:10 clark, howard, call, listen, scam, help, invest, advice Clark Howard clean http://clarkhoward.com/archives/index.html Cynthia from North Carolina details how she's turned spare change into thousands of dollars! Fri, 9 May 2008 00:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1267/calloftheweek_050908.mp3 Clark Howard's Call of the Week Cynthia from North Carolina details how she's turned spare change into thousands of dollars! 00:05:45 clark, howard, call, listen, scam, help, invest, advice Clark Howard clean http://clarkhoward.com/archives/index.html Clark hears from a caller named Bill who managed to beat an eBay scam. The penny-pinching guru also heaps praise on...Bank of America?! Fri, 2 May 2008 00:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1267/calloftheweek_050108.mp3 Clark Howard's Call of the Week Clark hears froma caller named Bill who managed to beat an eBay scam. The penny-pinching guru also heaps praise on...Bank of America?! 00:06:59 clark, howard, call, listen, scam, help, invest, advice Clark Howard clean http://clarkhoward.com/archives/index.html You wanted it, you got it. Clark fields a question from a Virginia caller named Beth and explains Series I bonds again. Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1267/calloftheweek_042208.mp3 Clark Howard's Call of the Week You wanted it, you got it. Clark fields a question from a Virginia caller named Beth and explains Series I bonds again. 00:02:53 clark, howard, call, listen, scam, help, invest, advice Clark Howard clean http://clarkhoward.com/archives/index.html Steven from Pennsylvania wonders how Clark can manage to travel the world with just carry-on luggage! Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1267/calloftheweek_041608.mp3 Clark Howard's Call of the Week Steven from Pennsylvania wonders how Clark can manage to travel the world with just carry-on luggage! 00:05:42 clark, howard, call, listen, scam, help, invest, advice Clark Howard clean http://clarkhoward.com/archives/index.html A Georgia caller named Jay tells the tale of hitting a 400-pound bear on his brand-new Harley Davidson. Find out why his health insurer is trying to weasel its way out of the medical bill. Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1267/calloftheweek_041008.mp3 Clark Howard's Call of the Week A Georgia called named Jay tells the tale of hitting a 400-pound bear on his brand-new Harley Davidson. Find out why his health insurer is trying to weasel its way out of the medical bill. 00:04:50 clark, howard, call, listen, scam, help, invest, advice Clark Howard clean http://clarkhoward.com/archives/index.html Cindy from California calls in to say that Bank of America has sent her 12 year old an application for a credit card. Clark's response? Fill it out! Wed, 9 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1267/calloftheweek_040908.mp3 Clark Howard's Call of the Week Cindy from California calls in to say that Bank of America has sent her 12 year old an application for a credit card. Clark's response? Fill it out! 00:04:50 clark, howard, call, listen, scam, help, invest, advice Clark Howard clean http://clarkhoward.com/archives/index.html Minnie of North Carolina tells Clark how she saved money going to Disney World. That name and that travel destination sound a little suspicious on April 1, don't they? Tue, 1 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1267/calloftheweek_040108.mp3 Clark Howard's Call of the Week Minnie of North Carolina tells Clark how she saved money going to Disney World. That name and that travel destination sound a little suspicious on April 1, don't they? 00:04:35 clark, howard, call, listen, scam, help, invest, advice Clark Howard clean http://clarkhoward.com/archives/index.html Clark discusses how to handle the market turmoil with a Washington state caller named Mac. Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1267/calloftheweek_032808.mp3 Clark Howard's Call of the Week Clark discusses how to handle the market turmoil with a Washington state caller named Mac. 00:12:28 clark, howard, call, listen, scam, help, invest, advice Clark Howard clean http://clarkhoward.com/archives/index.html A caller named Derek gets a full explanation of Wachovia's overdraft policy and learns about some really cool bank features in the process. Tue, 18 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1267/calloftheweek_031808.mp3 Clark Howard's Call of the Week A caller named Derek gets a full explanation of Wachovia's overdraft policy and learns about some really cool bank features in the process. 00:06:47 clark, howard, call, listen, scam, help, invest, advice Clark Howard clean http://clarkhoward.com/archives/index.html Clark hears from a caller named James who gets him remembering an odd 3-wheeled car he once owned that got 100 mpg. Fri, 7 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1267/calloftheweek_030708.mp3 Clark Howard's Call of the Week Clark hears from a caller named James who gets him remembering an odd 3-wheeled car he once owned that got 100 mpg. 00:04:15 clark, howard, call, listen, scam, help, invest, advice Clark Howard clean http://clarkhoward.com/archives/index.html Clark took a challenge from a caller named Jack who said the radio host does not focus enough on what makes an economy grow or shrink. Wed, 27 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1267/calloftheweek_022708.mp3 Clark Howard's Call of the Week Clark took a challenge from a caller named Jack who said the radio host does not focus enough on what makes an economy grow or shrink. 00:09:50 clark, howard, call, listen, scam, help, invest, advice Clark Howard clean http://clarkhoward.com/archives/index.html Talk about flying into the eye of the storm! Jackie tells Clark that's exactly what one airline did to her flight several times. Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1267/calloftheweek_022008.mp3 Clark Howard's Call of the Week Talk about flying into the eye of the storm! Jackie tells Clark that's exactly what one airline did to her flight several times. 00:07:43 clark, howard, call, listen, scam, help, invest, advice Clark Howard clean http://clarkhoward.com/archives/index.html So many strangers know personal info about us, and it's all supposedly for our protection. Clark hears from a caller named Tom who thinks he hears Big Brother calling. Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1267/021408_calloftheweek.mp3 Clark Howard's Call of the Week So many strangers know personal info about us, and it's all supposedly for our protection. Clark hears from a caller named Tom who thinks he hears Big Brother calling. 00:07:54 clark, howard, call, listen, scam, help, invest, advice Clark Howard clean http://clarkhoward.com/archives/index.html Most FDIC coverage only protects your investments up to $100K. If you have a larger sum, you're often advised to investigate CDARS. But there is another option. Fri, 8 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1267/020807_calloftheweek.mp3 Clark Howard's Call of the Week Most FDIC coverage only protects your investments up to $100K. If you have a larger sum, you're often advised to investigate CDARS. But there is another option. 00:07:09 clark, howard, call, listen, scam, help, invest, advice Clark Howard clean http://clarkhoward.com/archives/index.html Wondering what to do with money for your children or grandchildren? Clark has a recommendation. Mon, 4 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1267/020408_calloftheweek.mp3 Clark Howard's Call of the Week Wondering what to do with money for your children or grandchildren? Clark has a recommendation. 00:03:34 clark, howard, call, listen, scam, help, invest, advice Clark Howard clean http://clarkhoward.com/archives/index.html Hear the story of a single-income family with 7 kids that was able to eliminate nearly $60K in debt in just 4 years! Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1267/012808_calloftheweek.mp3 Clark Howard's Call of the Week Hear the story of a single-income family with 7 kids that was able to eliminate nearly $60K in debt in just 4 years! 00:03:10 clark, howard, call, listen, scam, help, invest, advice Clark Howard clean http://clarkhoward.com/archives/index.html Ever dreamed of winning $1,000,000 in the lottery? Clark hears from one man who just did. Find out what financial advice Clark has for him! Thu, 17 Jan 2008 00:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1267/011708_calloftheweek.mp3 Clark Howard's Call of the Week Listen to the most compelling calls of the week! 00:11:30 clark, howard, call, listen, scam, help, invest, advice Clark Howard clean http://clarkhoward.com/archives/index.html Clark chats once again with the listener who started a revolution. Find out everything you ever wanted to know about drying your razor to prolong its use -- but were afraid to ask! Fri, 4 Jan 2008 00:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1267/01042008_calloftheweek.mp3 Clark Howard's Call of the Week Listen to the most compelling calls of the week! clark, howard, call, listen, scam, help, invest, advice Clark Howard clean http://clarkhoward.com/archives/index.html One of the big questions when planning a wedding is, "Are we going to have a live band or a DJ?" Clarks hears from a professional DJ who explains when iPod weddings make sense. Tue, 18 Dec 2007 12:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1267/12182007_calloftheweek.mp3 Clark Howard's Call of the Week Listen to the most compelling calls of the week! 00:04:08 clark, howard, call, listen, scam, help, invest, advice Clark Howard clean http://clarkhoward.com/archives/index.html The settlement letter offering a refund of fees charged to credit cards used when traveling abroad is no scam. Now which refund option should you pick? Clark tells you! Fri, 7 Dec 2007 12:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1267/1207_calloftheweek.mp3 Clark Howard's Call of the Week Listen to the most compelling calls of the week! 00:03:18 clark, howard, call, listen, scam, help, invest, advice Clark Howard clean http://clarkhoward.com/archives/index.html There's been a lot of interest in Clark's latest alt-fuel car purchase. Here our favorite penny-pincher chats with a man who bought his own at a government auction. Tue, 27 Nov 2007 12:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1267/1126_calloftheweek.mp3 Clark Howard's Call of the Week Listen to the most compelling calls of the week! 00:05:23 clark, howard, call, listen, scam, help, invest, advice Clark Howard clean http://clarkhoward.com/archives/index.html What recourse do you have when you buy airline tickets and then can't travel because of a disease such as cancer? Clark has an answer. Thu, 25 Oct 2007 12:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1267/illness_voucher.mp3 Clark Howard's Call of the Week Listen to the most compelling calls of the week! 00:04:00 clark, howard, call, listen, scam, help, invest, advice Clark Howard clean http://clarkhoward.com/archives/index.html Clark hears from a college student who spent four days in a federal prison after a thief used his ID to steal a car. Mon, 20 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1267/call_idtheft_0807.mp3 Clark Howard's Call of the Week Listen to the most compelling calls of the week! 00:12:00 clark, howard, call, listen, scam, help, invest, advice Clark Howard clean http://clarkhoward.com/archives/index.html Clark talks to a man who is being deployed and wants to know what he should do with his mutual funds Wed, 9 May 2007 00:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1267/army_mutual.mp3 Clark Howard's Call of the Week Listen to the most compelling calls of the week! 00:05:20 clark, howard, call, listen, scam, help, invest, advice Clark Howard clean http://clarkhoward.com/archives/index.html Clark talks to a woman whose identity was stolen during the computer hacking incident at TJX properties. Tue, 1 May 2007 00:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1267/tjx_letter.mp3 Clark Howard's Call of the Week Listen to the most compelling calls of the week! 00:05:20 clark, howard, call, listen, scam, help, invest, advice Clark Howard clean http://clarkhoward.com/archives/index.html Clark talks to a man whose car was totaled in a minor accident about how to make sure he's getting the best offer from his auto insurer. Tue, 17 Apr 2007 00:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1267/insurer_lowballs.mp3 Clark Howard's Call of the Week Listen to the most compelling calls of the week! 00:04:36 clark, howard, call, listen, scam, help, invest, advice Clark Howard clean http://clarkhoward.com/archives/index.html Clark takes a call from a man who paid $60 for a 10-minute phone call in Costa Rica. He used an "access number" from an American company in the room. Mon, 9 Apr 2007 00:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1267/costarican_call.mp3 Clark Howard's Call of the Week Listen to the most compelling calls of the week! 00:05:28 clark, howard, call, listen, scam, help, invest, advice Clark Howard clean http://clarkhoward.com/archives/index.html Clark talks to a woman who realized someone had written bogus checks in her name. What should she do? Mon, 2 Apr 2007 00:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1267/bogus_check.mp3 Clark Howard's Call of the Week Listen to the most compelling calls of the week! 00:03:09 clark, howard, call, listen, scam, help, invest, advice Clark Howard clean http://clarkhoward.com/archives/index.html Clark talks to one of many Capital One customers who have learned that the "forever rate" they were promised is not forever. Mon, 12 Mar 2007 00:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1267/capitalone_terms.mp3 Clark Howard's Call of the Week Listen to the most compelling calls of the week! 00:05:53 clark, howard, call, listen, scam, help, invest, advice Clark Howard clean http://clarkhoward.com/archives/index.html One caller got an earful from a salesperson, who claimed that Clark isn't telling the truth about his stance on extended warranties. Thu, 1 Mar 2007 00:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1267/ext_warranty_ruse.mp3 Clark Howard's Call of the Week Listen to the most compelling calls of the week! 00:02:54 clark, howard, call, listen, scam, help, invest, advice Clark Howard clean http://clarkhoward.com/archives/index.html Clark talks with a man who was left by an airline and had to rent a car and drive 700 miles to get home. Thu, 15 Feb 2007 00:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1267/stranded_flyer.mp3 Clark Howard's Call of the Week Listen to the most compelling calls of the week! 00:02:36 clark, howard, call, listen, scam, help, invest, advice Clark Howard clean http://clarkhoward.com/archives/index.html One woman lets Clark have it over the gas tax he is advocating. Hear it now! Wed, 24 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1267/gastax_protester.mp3 Clark Howard's Call of the Week Listen to the most compelling calls of the week! 00:08:32 clark, howard, call, listen, scam, help, invest, advice Clark Howard clean http://clarkhoward.com/archives/index.html With airline mergers and gas price fluctuations, we rarely think of how employees are affected. Hear one worker's story. Thu, 18 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1267/usair_employee.mp3 Clark Howard's Call of the Week Listen to the most compelling calls of the week! 00:04:33 clark, howard, call, listen, scam, help, invest, advice Clark Howard clean http://clarkhoward.com/archives/index.html Find out why it's so important to this female caller that safety defects be reported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Thu, 11 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1267/nhtsa_response.mp3 Clark Howard's Call of the Week Listen to the most compelling calls of the week! 00:04:32 clark, howard, call, listen, scam, help, invest, advice Clark Howard clean http://clarkhoward.com/archives/index.html Beware of who you meet on online dating services. They could be after your money only! Fri, 5 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1267/crooks_on_datesites.mp3 Clark Howard's Call of the Week Listen to the most compelling calls of the week! 00:04:02 clark, howard, call, listen, scam, help, invest, advice Clark Howard clean http://clarkhoward.com/archives/index.html Listen as Clark helps a woman whose information was lost by a local government agency. What to do if your information is compromised? Mon, 4 Dec 2006 00:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1267/lost_ssnumber.mp3 Clark Howard's Call of the Week Listen to the most compelling calls of the week! clark, howard, call, listen, scam, help, invest, advice Clark Howard clean http://clarkhoward.com/archives/index.html Clark takes a call from a cop with information on a growing gift card scam. Wed, 29 Nov 2006 00:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1267/112906.mp3 Cop offers tips on new gift card scam Cop offers tips on new gift card scam 00:03:35 clark, howard, scam, call, save, money, ripoff, home, car Clark Howard clean