12.22.25 Avoid Fraud 2 Ways / The Outlook On Gas Prices

The Clark Howard Podcast

Clark Howard

Investing, Entrepreneurship, Business

4.6 • 4.9K Ratings

🗓️ 22 December 2025

⏱️ 30 minutes

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Summary

Criminals are working overtime to separate you from your money this holiday. Today, hear about the fake online merchant reps ripping people off - and why you should discontinue a common ecommerce practice permanently. Also, Clark updates where we are with gas prices and the factors influencing what you pay at the pump. Fraud Alerts: Segment 1 Ask Clark: Segment 2 Gas Prices: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: Clark’s Christmas Kids 2025 ⁠Why You Should Never Store Your Payment Information Online 5 Things To Know About the Navy Federal cashRewards Plus Card Best Credit Cards to Use at Walmart in 2025 Be Careful with Strategies to Lower Healthcare Costs How To Save Money on Gas: 23 Ways Clark's Road Trip Hack: Renting a Car vs. Driving Your Own Why Clark Howard Refuses To Rent a Car From Hertz Cheapest Way to Rent a Car: Expert Tips How Long Should I Save Pictures of My Car Rental? Do You Get Better Hotel Prices From Third-Party Sites or Direct Booking? 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	This festive season of McDonald's...
0:01.7	Get...
0:02.0	Grinched deals every day.
0:03.2	Okay, okay.
0:04.1	With a sausage sandwich for just...
0:05.4	Let's see.
0:05.8	9-9-N-P?
0:06.6	6 chigger mcnuggets for just...
0:07.9	9-9-p.
0:08.8	Fine.
0:10.3	Get Grinch deals every day in the McDonald's app.
0:15.1	18 plus app only.
0:16.3	Ends 24th of December.
0:17.2	One use per offer.
0:17.9	Fees apply to delivery.
0:18.7	Participation varies. Tiz and Cs apply. You know that feeling when work scattered across emails, team chats, sticky notes and someone's
0:26.6	memory?
0:28.6	To-doos help small teams stay on track without needing to set up a complex system.
0:33.6	Assign tasks, see deadlines and keep things moving, all in one place.
0:39.2	It's simple. Really.
0:41.5	Visit todoist.com and bring a little clarity to your chaos.
0:50.7	Welcome to our special holiday edition of the Clark Howard Show.
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