03.24.25 The Future Of Social Security / An Inspiring Life Well Lived

The Clark Howard Podcast

Clark Howard

Investing, Entrepreneurship, Business

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🗓️ 24 March 2025

⏱️ 34 minutes

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Today, Clark attempts to talk about a topic that always elicits spirited responses - social security. There are questions about the future of the program, and Clark gives you his take. Also, the story of a life well lived which can serve to inspire us all. Social Security: Segment 1 Ask Clark: Segment 2 All Cash - No Flash: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: When Is the Best Time To Collect Social Security? Will Social Security Run Out? / Social Security - Clark.com Best Credit Cards for Students: Top Picks for 2025 Home — TreasuryDirect What's the Best Savings Account for a Teenager? How To Open a Roth IRA Investment Growth Calculator - Clark Howard Bob Kierlin, Frugal CEO Who Wore Secondhand Suits, Dies at 85 - WSJ Countries Offering Digital Nomad Visas What Is an HSA Account and How Does It Work? Why You Should Never Use a Debit Card To Pay for Anything 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: megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Today's episode is sponsored by NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast.
0:04.6	Life comes with big money questions like,
0:06.8	our target date funds a smart or lazy way to invest.
0:09.9	Should you pay off debt or invest extra cash?
0:12.6	Can you deduct your dog as a home security system on your taxes?
0:16.5	NerdWallet's Smart Money podcast has the answers.
0:19.6	Their finance journalists break down investing strategies, tax planning, and smart ways to build wealth and navigate big financial decisions.
0:26.5	Work smarter, not harder, on your finances this year.
0:29.8	Follow NerdWallet's Smart Money podcast wherever you listen.
0:32.8	And stay tuned until the end of the episode to hear the Smart Money trailer.
0:38.1	Today's episode is sponsored by NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast.
0:42.1	Life comes with big money questions like,
0:44.3	are Target Date funds a smart or lazy way to invest?
0:47.5	Should you pay off debt or invest extra cash?
0:50.1	Can you deduct your dog as a home security system on your taxes?
0:54.0	NerdWallet's Smart Money podcast has the answers.
0:57.1	Their finance journalists break down investing strategies, tax planning,
1:00.4	and smart ways to build wealth and navigate big financial decisions.
1:04.0	Work smarter, not harder, on your finances this year.
1:07.3	Follow NerdWallet's Smart Money podcast wherever you listen.
1:10.4	And stay tuned until the end of the episode to hear the Smart Money trailer.
1:19.8	I'm so excited to welcome you here, the Clark Howard Show.
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