03.20.26 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Airfare Booking Strategy

The Clark Howard Podcast

Clark Howard

Business, Investing, Entrepreneurship

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🗓️ 20 March 2026

⏱️ 36 minutes

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Summary

Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also today - Is booking travel a smart idea right now? Airfares are surging with the price of jet fuel since hostilities began. Clark shares smart strategies to help you book for less. Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2 Flight Booking Strategy: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: How To Find Tuition-Free Colleges: Schools That Offer Free Tuition Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card: 6 Things To Know How To Get a Gym Membership for Practically Free - Clark Howard How To Find the Best Deal on Cheap Internet Service in 4 Steps Fixed Wireless Internet: Using Your Cellular Service Provider for Home Internet The American Community Survey: Is It Legitimate and Do You Have To Answer? 4 Ways To Fight Sky-High Airfares This Summer How the Iran war is disrupting air travel -- and advice if you're planning a trip Travelers stranded by war learn insurance won't cover flight cancellations Travel Insurance: What You Need To Know Before You Buy Cancel for Any Reason Trip Insurance: Should You Buy It? Warning: Do NOT Trust Hotel Brand Names - Clark Howard BBB-File a Complaint How to avoid scams while applying for ESTA Get an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to visit the UK Clark.com resources: Episode transcripts Community.Clark.com / Ask Clark Clark.com daily money newsletter Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	The world moves fast. Your workday? Even faster. Pitching products, drafting reports,
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0:26.1	Learn more at Microsoft.com slash M365 copilot.
0:34.7	It's my pleasure to welcome you to the Clark Howard Show.
0:38.4	You know, our mission is to serve you with advice and information that empowers you
0:43.5	so you make better financial decisions in your life.
0:47.7	And I hope that your week has been great so far that you're ready for a wonderful weekend this weekend.
0:55.7	But before I get the weekend going, I'm so glad that I get taken back to school.
1:02.9	And our weekly segment of Clark Stinks.
1:06.0	Now, on a more serious note, I've been getting a lot of questions about the economic effects of the
1:13.3	war in Iran, specifically, what do you do about booking travel over the next many months,
1:20.7	and particularly for summer?
1:23.0	I'm going to give you my best ideas later in today's podcast and YouTube show.
1:29.6	But without further ado, it is time for Clark Stinks.
1:33.8	I should have never encouraged you to speak.
1:35.7	You almost think I'm pretty stupid.
1:36.9	You should be ashamed of yourself.
1:38.4	Well, maybe I'm wrong.
1:39.6	Maybe I'm wrong.
1:40.5	Maybe you're right, pal.
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