http://www.streamtheworld.comPodcast for the channel Clark Howard's Clarkonomicsen-caSat, 21 Nov 2009 01:19:00 -0500nohttp://www.streamtheworld.comPodcast for the channel Clark Howard's ClarkonomicsBoth unemployment compensation and the homebuyer tax credit have gotten a booster shot. 100466501Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:14:18 -050000:07:26cleanBoth unemployment compensation and the homebuyer tax credit have gotten a booster shot. Both unemployment compensation and the homebuyer tax credit have gotten a booster shot. Think raising taxes is the solution to a budget shortfall? Think again. 100459601Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:56:44 -040000:06:14cleanThink raising taxes is the solution to a budget shortfall? Think again. Think raising taxes is the solution to a budget shortfall? Think again. So you got your 401(k) statement in the mail...but you're afraid to open it. Don't be!100453461Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:27:09 -040000:08:16cleanSo you got your 401(k) statement in the mail...but you're afraid to open it. Don't be!So you got your 401(k) statement in the mail...but you're afraid to open it. Don't be!The Dow has topped 10,000. Does that mean the tough national economy has healed? Not so fast, says Clark.100448241Fri, 16 Oct 2009 11:52:32 -040000:14:20cleanThe Dow has topped 10,000. Does that mean the tough national economy has healed? Not so fast, says Clark.The Dow has topped 10,000. Does that mean the tough national economy has healed? Not so fast, says Clark.Having trouble finding work? Don't be ashamed of applying for unemployment and food stamps.100448221Fri, 16 Oct 2009 11:50:22 -040000:08:41cleanHaving trouble finding work? Don't be ashamed of applying for unemployment and food stamps.Having trouble finding work? Don't be ashamed of applying for unemployment and food stamps.Consumer borrowing has dropped for seven months in a row for the first time since 1991.100448181Fri, 16 Oct 2009 11:48:20 -040000:07:02cleanConsumer borrowing has dropped for seven months in a row for the first time since 1991.Consumer borrowing has dropped for seven months in a row for the first time since 1991.The taxpayer bailout of GM and Chrysler has been a real bust to the tune of $81 billion.100448161Fri, 16 Oct 2009 11:46:13 -040000:07:57cleanThe taxpayer bailout of GM and Chrysler has been a real bust to the tune of $81 billion.The taxpayer bailout of GM and Chrysler has been a real bust to the tune of $81 billion.Unemployment benefits may be extended in the 27 states hit hardest by joblessness. 100430231Wed, 30 Sep 2009 10:14:07 -040000:07:27cleanUnemployment benefits may be extended in the 27 states hit hardest by joblessness. Unemployment benefits may be extended in the 27 states hit hardest by joblessness. There's a huge disconnect between what the brainiacs tell us about the economy's recovery and what average Americans are experiencing. 100417421Thu, 17 Sep 2009 10:44:13 -040000:12:11cleanThere's a huge disconnect between what the brainiacs tell us about the economy's recovery and what average Americans are experiencing. There's a huge disconnect between what the brainiacs tell us about the economy's recovery and what average Americans are experiencing. A federal guarantee on money market funds that's set to expire should not signal you to panic and pull your money out. 100417401Thu, 17 Sep 2009 10:41:26 -040000:06:59cleanA federal guarantee on money market funds that's set to expire should not signal you to panic and pull your money out. A federal guarantee on money market funds that's set to expire should not signal you to panic and pull your money out. Americans participated in the single largest drop in debt ever during the month of July, according to Federal Reserve numbers. 100417391Thu, 17 Sep 2009 10:39:15 -040000:07:03cleanAmericans participated in the single largest drop in debt ever during the month of July, according to Federal Reserve numbers. Americans participated in the single largest drop in debt ever during the month of July, according to Federal Reserve numbers. Americans participated in the single largest drop in debt ever during the month of July.100409771Thu, 10 Sep 2009 11:09:26 -040000:07:03cleanAmericans participated in the single largest drop in debt ever during the month of July.Americans participated in the single largest drop in debt ever during the month of July.President Obama's new spending priorities come with a price tag $9 trillion new dollars of debt. And it's on top of what already was existing deficit federal spending. 100404201Thu, 03 Sep 2009 10:07:35 -040000:10:50cleanPresident Obama's new spending priorities come with a price tag $9 trillion new dollars of debt. And it's on top of what already was existing deficit federal spending. President Obama's new spending priorities come with a price tag $9 trillion new dollars of debt. And it's on top of what already was existing deficit federal spending. There's a lot of talk about how the housing market seems to be finding a bottom as values begin to stabilize. But is it just wishful thinking? 100404191Thu, 03 Sep 2009 10:04:51 -040000:07:23cleanThere's a lot of talk about how the housing market seems to be finding a bottom as values begin to stabilize. But is it just wishful thinking? There's a lot of talk about how the housing market seems to be finding a bottom as values begin to stabilize. But is it just wishful thinking? In an era of bad economic news, there is one great side-effect that Clark has to report. What you pay to heat your home will likely be lower this winter.100404161Thu, 03 Sep 2009 10:02:26 -040000:07:03cleanIn an era of bad economic news, there is one great side-effect that Clark has to report. What you pay to heat your home will likely be lower this winter.In an era of bad economic news, there is one great side-effect that Clark has to report. What you pay to heat your home will likely be lower this winter.Wholesale prices have taken an unprecedented drop, meaning your dollar buys more. But there are some dangers. 100382941Thu, 27 Aug 2009 16:58:16 -040000:07:58cleanWholesale prices have taken an unprecedented drop, meaning your dollar buys more. But there are some dangers. Wholesale prices have taken an unprecedented drop, meaning your dollar buys more. But there are some dangers. Renters are king in the real estate market right now. Get Clark's tips on how to negotiate a lower rent. 100382871Thu, 27 Aug 2009 16:56:24 -040000:07:54cleanRenters are king in the real estate market right now. Get Clark's tips on how to negotiate a lower rent. Renters are king in the real estate market right now. Get Clark's tips on how to negotiate a lower rent. Will states emulate California, with the budget deficits projected to run into the future, or Colorado, with its strict limitations on government spending?100382861Thu, 27 Aug 2009 16:56:22 -040000:12:45cleanWill states emulate California, with the budget deficits projected to run into the future, or Colorado, with its strict limitations on government spending?Will states emulate California, with the budget deficits projected to run into the future, or Colorado, with its strict limitations on government spending?Lack of inflation smiles on buyers of distressed real estate.100382851Thu, 27 Aug 2009 16:56:20 -040000:11:19cleanLack of inflation smiles on buyers of distressed real estate.Lack of inflation smiles on buyers of distressed real estate.CIT Group -- another big lender to small business -- is in danger of going under. 100382811Thu, 27 Aug 2009 16:54:18 -040000:06:46cleanCIT Group -- another big lender to small business -- is in danger of going under. CIT Group -- another big lender to small business -- is in danger of going under. The national unemployment rate has risen to 9.5% from 9.4%, a move that's actually considered good news since the jump is less than expected!100382801Thu, 27 Aug 2009 16:54:17 -040000:06:49cleanThe national unemployment rate has risen to 9.5% from 9.4%, a move that's actually considered good news since the jump is less than expected!The national unemployment rate has risen to 9.5% from 9.4%, a move that's actually considered good news since the jump is less than expected!There's another window of opportunity opening for cheap mortgages and cheap refinances. 100382791Thu, 27 Aug 2009 16:54:16 -040000:07:33cleanThere's another window of opportunity opening for cheap mortgages and cheap refinances. There's another window of opportunity opening for cheap mortgages and cheap refinances. In May, the average American saved 7 cents of every dollar earned. While that's heartening news, it is still not enough for the long term.100382751Thu, 27 Aug 2009 16:53:37 -040000:06:22cleanIn May, the average American saved 7 cents of every dollar earned. While that's heartening news, it is still not enough for the long term.In May, the average American saved 7 cents of every dollar earned. While that's heartening news, it is still not enough for the long term.New rules intended to make money market funds safer than ever were announced today. The catch? Increased safety requirements will mean a lower return on your money.100382741Thu, 27 Aug 2009 16:53:37 -040000:08:26cleanNew rules intended to make money market funds safer than ever were announced today. The catch? Increased safety requirements will mean a lower return on your money.New rules intended to make money market funds safer than ever were announced today. The catch? Increased safety requirements will mean a lower return on your money.Laid off? You might use the time to volunteer or pursue something you're passionate about. It's a trend called "funemployment."100382731Thu, 27 Aug 2009 16:53:36 -040000:07:51cleanLaid off? You might use the time to volunteer or pursue something you're passionate about. It's a trend called "funemployment."Laid off? You might use the time to volunteer or pursue something you're passionate about. It's a trend called "funemployment."Consumer prices continue to drop, unemployment is likely headed a bit higher and defaults on credit cards may hit all-time highs. At the same time, there are clear signs of recovery in the global economy.100382681Thu, 27 Aug 2009 16:51:31 -040000:08:49cleanConsumer prices continue to drop, unemployment is likely headed a bit higher and defaults on credit cards may hit all-time highs. At the same time, there are clear signs of recovery in the global economy.Consumer prices continue to drop, unemployment is likely headed a bit higher and defaults on credit cards may hit all-time highs. At the same time, there are clear signs of recovery in the global economy.When are things going to get better with the economy? Well, you may not like Clark's answer.100382691Thu, 27 Aug 2009 16:51:31 -040000:13:37cleanWhen are things going to get better with the economy? Well, you may not like Clark's answer.When are things going to get better with the economy? Well, you may not like Clark's answer.With oil in oversupply--why the high prices? Clark explains what's upsetting the classic rule of supply and demand. 100382671Thu, 27 Aug 2009 16:51:30 -040000:07:40cleanWith oil in oversupply--why the high prices? Clark explains what's upsetting the classic rule of supply and demand. With oil in oversupply--why the high prices? Clark explains what's upsetting the classic rule of supply and demand. nonadult