05.08.26 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Pay Off Your Mortgage or Invest?

The Clark Howard Podcast

Clark Howard

Business, Investing, Entrepreneurship

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🗓️ 8 May 2026

⏱️ 29 minutes

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Summary

Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also, deciding whether to throw extra cash at your mortgage or funnel it into the stock market is one of the most debated dilemmas in personal finance, especially now that nearly a quarter of homeowners are carrying rates at 6% or higher. While Clark despises debt and champions the psychological freedom of owning your home free and clear, it’s vital to balance that achievement with the mathematical reality of long-term financial security. Clark offers guidelines for creating your financial priorities, including Team Clark’s new Pay Off Mortgage or Invest Calculator, to help make sure your money is working as hard as possible for the future. Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2 Financial Priorities: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: What’s the Total Value of the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card Perks? Top 10 Perks of the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card Report: How Much You Need To Save in Each State To Retire Comfortably Best Prepaid Cards: Top Debit Card Alternatives - Clark Howard Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage or Invest? - Clark Howard Pay Off Mortgage or Invest Calculator (Clark.com) When You Should (and Shouldn't) Use a 529 Plan - Clark Howard Best 529 Plans by State: How Clark Howard Picks the Top College Savings Plans How To Buy Term Life Insurance in 7 Easy Steps - Clark Howard Best Term Life Insurance Companies, Plans & Coverage 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	Right, home from work, walk the dog, kids are back.
0:05.0	Mom!
0:06.0	Up the stairs for something.
0:08.0	Ugh, back down, no idea what I went up for.
0:12.0	Mom, what's for dinner?
0:14.0	Chop, sizzle, done.
0:17.0	Hello Fresh can't slow life down, but it makes bringing everyone together around the table a whole lot easier.
0:23.4	So its phones down, forks up.
0:25.5	Hello Fresh. Bring back dinner time.
0:31.2	Head to the coast in Abercrombie's latest summer drop.
0:35.0	It's short season, and their new C-Fade shorts add the perfect wash look to your fit.
0:40.3	They're so easy to throw on and pair with everything in your closet.
0:44.2	Complete the look with a new shirt and your set.
0:47.3	Prep for summer with Abercrombie in the app, online, and in stores.
1:02.4	Thank you. and in stores. It's my pleasure to welcome you here to the Clark Howard Show.
1:07.0	You know, our mission is to serve you with advice and information that empowers you to make
1:12.1	better financial decisions in your life.
1:15.8	It's the weekend almost.
1:17.7	It's Friday.
1:19.6	And that means it's time for Clark Stinks.
1:24.1	And I'm excited to learn what did I mess up on this week?
1:29.2	And also today, if you've got a little extra money,
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