05.29.26 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Driving To Your Future

Friday - Clark Stinks day! Lane (Clark’s wife!)  shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks.    Also today - A shocking 81% of consumers admit to routinely making impulse buys. But while small impulse buys hurt your weekly budget, there is one major lifestyle purchase that can absolutely sabotage long-term wealth: our second biggest purchase in life - a vehicle. The average cost of a car has climbed to a whopping $50,000, yet we still get tired of our rides and cycle through them too quickly. By making a single change to how, what, and how often you buy an automobile over your working lifetime—and investing those savings into the stock market instead—you could easily put an extra $250,000 directly into your pocket by the time you retire. Use our Wealth Impact Calculator to turbocharge your retirement savings today:  All this and more on the May 29, 2026, episode of The Clark Howard Show. Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2 Car Buying & Your Retirement: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: What Is an HSA Account and How Does It Work? - Clark Howard Is a 401(k) Loan a Good Idea? Almost Never - Clark Howard 401(k) Loan Calculator - Clark Howard Why Does My Locked Credit Card Still Allow Charges? - Clark Howard Lost Your Credit Card? How To Place a Temporary Freeze on Your Account How To Get a Gym Membership for Practically Free - Clark Howard  USA TODAY: Why you keep impulse buying, even when broke A Single Change to Your Car-Buying Habits Could Add $250,000 to Retirement Calculator: Wealth Impact of Buying Cars  The Best Car-Buying Services - Clark Howard Do I Need a Mechanic Inspection When Buying a Used Car from CarMax or Carvana? 5 Best Places To Buy Pet Medicines - Clark Howard  Clark.com resources: Episode transcripts Community.Clark.com  /  Ask Clark Clark.com daily money newsletter Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices