12.06.24 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / 401(k) Savings - 2025

The Clark Howard Podcast

Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also - some older workers have a new opportunity to sock more money away in their 401(k)s next year. Use our calculator at Clark.com to estimate how much your retirement accounts will grow over time.

• Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2
• 401(k) Super Catch-Up Provision: Segment 3
• Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

• Why I Think Medicare Advantage Plans Stink - Clark Howard
• The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel: ACTEC
• What To Do if Your Flight Is Delayed or Canceled
• Older Workers Can Now Supersize Their 401(k) Savings - WSJ
• 401(k) Calculator (Clark.com)
• Roth vs. Traditional 401(k): What's the Difference?
• What Is a Solo 401(k) and How Does It Work?
• 5 Sneaky Ways To Improve Your Credit Score
• Journal of the American Medical Association
• The New England Journal of Medicine | Research & Review
• The Lancet | The best science for better lives
• Mayo Clinic: Top-ranked Hospital in the Nation / Cleveland Clinic
• Clark's Christmas Kids 2024

Clark.com resources

• Episode transcripts
• Community.Clark.com
• Clark.com daily money newsletter
• Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275

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