Happy New Year! It’s our first full show in 2025!
YouTube TV’s base subscription package pricing will increase by $10 per month, from $72.99 to $82.99, beginning in January. As a result, Clark is canceling YouTube TV. He shares several ways to cut your streaming bill – potentially to $0! Also, retailers are making the process of returning items difficult. Some even charge to return an item! Clark says to return items in-store early to avoid issues. He also shares a deal prediction for January!
Plus, Christa shares your #AskClark questions and Clark gives his take. All this and more on the January 3, 2025, episode of The Clark Howard Show.
Important announcement: In 2025, Clark is recording three episodes a week to air on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. On Tuesdays, Christa will do an Ask an Advisor episode with fee-only fiduciary financial advisor Wes Moss. We hope you continue to listen and learn with us in 2025!
00:00 - Intro
00:52 - Why Clark Canceled YouTube TV
07:18 - Ask Clark - Brian: Is $45,000 too much for a new car, or am I just having a mid-life crisis?
10:33 - Ask Clark - Lynnet: Is most of our car insurance payment a commission to the agent? I saw an ad suggesting buying insurance directly cuts out the middleman. Is that true?
12:48 - Ask Clark - Sanjeev: You mentioned a credit card with "Supplier Default" coverage. Can you list the credit cards that offer this benefit?
16:49 - Make Returns ASAP
23:23 - Ask Clark - David: My advisor is now an independent contractor, selling insurance products. Is he still a fiduciary and acting in my best interest?
26:40 - Ask Clark - Vicenza: Is using Apple Maps to find company websites safer, or is that also risky?
28:44 - Ask Clark - Chelsea: Why is my Audi dealership cutting back on customer service? I’ve been a customer for 20 years, but they recently stopped offering loaners or Uber rides without informing me. Any suggestions for reputable mechanics?
Mentioned on the show:
https://clark.com/streaming-tv/best-free-streaming-services/
https://clark.com/cheapest-way-to-stream-your-favorite-tv-channels/
https://clark.com/streaming-tv/youtube-tv-price-increase-2025/
https://clark.com/technology/tvsatellite-cable/4-things-to-know-before-you-sign-up-for-youtube-tv/
https://clark.com/travel/travel-insurance/
https://clark.com/save-money/january-deals/
https://clarkdeals.com/
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