10.09.26 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Home Monitoring Tech

Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks.  Also, is your home insurance company offering free smart tech? It is becoming increasingly common for insurers to send free monitoring devices to prevent two of the biggest – and costliest – headaches homeowners face: electrical fires and water damage. Such offers can be a win-win - for the insurer AND home owner. All this and more on the October 9, 2026, episode of The Clark Howard Show. Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2 Home Monitoring Tech: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: 4 Things To Know Before You Buy a TV Antenna - Clark Howard How To Watch Local Channels Without Cable - Clark Howard Fixed Wireless Internet: Using Your Cellular Service Provider for Home Internet 5 Ways To Manage the Massive Run-Up in Insurance Costs Easy DIY Upgrades To Save on Home Insurance - Clark Howard The Home Service Clark Howard Says You Should Actually Pre-Pay My Auto and Homeowners Insurance Went Up Substantially. Should I Fire My Independent Agent? Avalanche vs. Snowball: Which Debt Payoff Method Is Best? YNAB Review: 5 Things To Know About the Budgeting Tool How To Track, Plan, and Budget for Annual Expenses - Clark Howard Best Budgeting Apps in 2026: Our Top 7 - 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 Submit your opinions or questions: Ask Clark. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices