09.04.26 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Clark & Wes Talk Retirement
The Clark Howard PodcastShow Notes
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also, Clark discusses retirement with Wes Moss including how we can plan for not only a solid financial future, but a happy one as well.
Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2
Clark & Wes On Retirement: Segments3 & 4
Mentioned on the show:
Why Property Taxes Are Soaring (and How To Fight Back)
Why You Need To Lock Your Brokerage Account Today
Why Your HOA Fees Are Skyrocketing - Clark Howard
The Biggest Investing Lesson From Trump Accounts - Clark Howard
T-Mobile Retires Legacy Plans: Expect a Price Increase
FCC - Filing an Informal Complaint
Why some Americans are forced to retire too soon - Marketplace
A Single Change to Your Car-Buying Habits Could Add $250,000 to Retirement
Gen Z 401(k) Savings Compared to Older Generations
Discover the research-backed path to an earlier, happier retirement – order The Retire Sooner Method by Wes Moss today at retiresoonermethod.com.
All this and more on the September 4, 2026, episode of The Clark Howard Show.
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