The Clark Howard Podcast

4.29.20 Unemployment compensation is still not going well; New consumer spending data; Where to cash your stimulus check; CVS & Walgreens testing stations

Florida is doing a terrible job getting unemployment payments to citizens who have applied. California is having a tough time funds to independent contractors, gig workers, and the self employed who are eligible.

Consumer spending has fallen off a cliff. Clark talks about some of the numbers that are coming in and where the American economy stands right now.

Walmart and Paypal are two of the best places to cash your physical stimulus check in order to avoid exorbitant fees.

CVS &amp; Walgreens are ramping up free Covid testing outside stores.
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Save more and spend less is more than just a motto for money expert Clark Howard; it’s a way of life. Clark and his crew — Team Clark — are on a mission to empower people to take control of their personal finances by providing money-saving tips, consumer advice, hot deals and economic news to help everyone achieve financial freedom. Clark is a nationally syndicated radio talk show host and a consumer reporter for television stations around the country. His podcast, The Clark Howard Show, receives more than one million downloads each month and is a hub for listeners to get valuable advice on-demand any time. Clark answers questions on the most popular business and consumer topics including; how to buy a cars, financing a home, retirement planning, shopping for insurance and getting the most out of your savings. Join the conversation and submit your question to www.clark.com/askclark . Clark spearheads two free resources — Clark.com and ClarkDeals.com — to encourage consumers to save more, spend less and avoid ripoffs.