Clark Biweekly (1 22 24)

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Anthony Hazzard
January 22, 2024

Google is shutting down Google Podcasts. Find out where else you can get the Clark Howard Show later in this email.

💵 Today’s Top Stories
Clark Howard hotel deals

You and I like finding a deal on a hotel as much as Clark. (OK, let’s be honest, almost as much.) Does that mean we should book through the hotel or through a travel site like Priceline? Read more.

Tires

Where can you find the cheapest tires and the best service? And how does Clark value post-purchase service vs. buying purely on price? Read more.

Costco Wholesale warehouse

A Team Clark writer identifies five things that make Costco worth it to him. Plus, we share opinions from readers in favor of and against Costco memberships. Read more.

BBB

The BBB is a popular avenue for consumers who have been wronged to warn others or get recourse. But can a company’s BBB rating be trusted, in Clark’s opinion? Read more.

Unlocked Phone

An unlocked phone can “unlock” big monthly savings. Here’s the simple way to tell if your phone is unlocked. Read more.

🎙️ Listening To the Clark Howard Show With Google Podcasts Going Away

In case you missed it, Google Podcasts is shutting down in a few months. Many Clark Howard Show listeners consume the show there.

Looking for a new way to listen? We post every podcast episode on our website here. Although our main YouTube channel feed includes a variety of videos, we do have a tab that only includes full-length podcast episodes.

Other places you can get the podcast include:

📊 Stat of the Day

💸 $600 million: More dollars invested in passive ETFs and mutual funds than in active ones at the end of 2023 according to Morningstar. Although passive funds have been pulling the majority of new investments for years, it’s the first time more assets under management are in passive investments.

💰️ Deal Alert: Today’s Top Deals
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🎙️ Podcast

It’s time for "Clark Stinks!" Christa reads the latest "Clark Stinks!" submissions and Clark responds. Also, are your restaurant apps tricking you into spending more? Starbucks is getting sued for potentially trapping consumers into spending more money. Clark, an unofficial fast food app expert, shares everything you need to know about using these food apps.

☎️ Need Money Help?

The Team Clark Consumer Action Center is a free helpline that can help you navigate your money questions. Call 636-492-5275. Visit clark.com/cac for more information.

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