09.20.24 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Auto Insurance Rate Forecast

The Clark Howard Podcast

Clark Howard

Entrepreneurship, Investing, Business

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🗓️ 20 September 2024

⏱️ 32 minutes

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Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also today, auto insurance rates increased by almost 20% last year. Will these increases continue? Clark explains how we got here, the state of the industry, and what you can do to keep costs down. Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2 Auto Insurance Industry Changes: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: Should I Buy Additional Insurance From a Rental Car Company? Scam Alert: Think Twice Before Scanning QR Codes What Is Umbrella Insurance and Do You Need It? 10 Ways To Save Money on Car Insurance Car Insurance Rates Could Jump Over 50% in Some States This Year How to Shop for Lower Car Insurance Mile Auto Insurance: A Firsthand Review Can a Patient Advocate Help With Your Medical Bills? First, see if you can get your medical bill forgiven Best 529 College Savings Plans By State What's the Best Way To Send Money Overseas? Clark.com resources Episode transcripts Community.Clark.com Clark.com daily money newsletter Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275 Learn more about your ad choices: megaphone.fm/adchoices Public.com+Public Investing Disclosure: Public Investing offers a High-Yield Cash Account where funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance; Public Investing is not a bank. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	It's my pleasure to welcome you here to the Clark Howard Show where our mission is to serve you with advice and information that empowers you so you make better financial decisions in your life.
0:17.0	I hope you remember to check out Clark.com and Clark Deals.com. you want more great money saving advice.
0:27.0	I'm sorry I just have to say I laughed there because every time if you're not if you don't watch the YouTube fee
0:32.6	Clark points at me better in your life like I'm doing terrible.
0:37.4	No you're great with Buddy. It's just funny because you always react.
0:42.4	So of course since is Friday we will start out today with my
0:47.3	favorite segment Clark Stinks and later I've got important news for you on the car insurance front but
0:56.9	without further ado it's time to hear how I speak it up.
1:00.8	You much think I'm pretty stupid.
1:02.9	You should be ashamed of yourself.
1:04.4	Well, maybe I'm wrong, maybe I'm wrong.
1:06.4	Maybe you're right, pal.
1:10.4	Okay. A caller was charged for a new tire in a rental car and you just acted like this was standard practice and fair.
1:18.0	In what world is this fair?
1:20.0	Now you're saying we have to inspect the tires before taking the vehicle?
1:24.0	The tires on my car from Costco come with a road hazard warranty.
1:27.5	You didn't even suggest any method to avoid this potential hassle
1:31.5	other than having it fixed yourself and paying for
1:33.7	towing yourself. With their supplemental coverage cover this, I'm starting to
1:37.8	think this coverage which I never take because of you is worth the peace of mind of
1:42.0	not being billed for a dent I didn't do and now flat tires.
1:46.0	I can't believe I now have to worry about tires on a rental.
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