The Clark Howard Podcast

04.19.23  Payment App Violation  /  Housing Market Update & Best Time To Buy

There’s a strange way people are violating others’ privacy on payment apps. Clark tells you the vulnerability, and what you can do about it, depending on the app. Also, the housing market remains in a kind of freeze. But new national data reveals a general trend potential home buyers can take advantage of.

Payment App Violation: Segment 1

Ask Clark: Segment 2

Seasonal Home Buying: Segment 3

Ask Clark: Segment 4


Mentioned on the show

WSJ - Don’t Forget to Block Your Ex on Your Payment Apps

Mobile Passport Control

TSA PreCheck vs. Global Entry vs. CLEAR: Which Is Best for You?

Emergency Fund: Everything You Need to Know

When Is The Best Time to Buy a House?

NYTimes.com: Buying or Selling a Home? Welcome to the Year of Disappointment


USDA Eligibility / Single Family Housing Guaranteed Loan Program



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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.