04.22.26 Couples & Money / Cruise Ship Retirement

Clark takes on the touchy subject of merging finances with a significant other. The transition from financial independence to shared responsibility requires planning and ongoing conversations. Clark warns that silence is the enemy of a healthy relationship. Also today, Clark revisits the popular dream of retiring on a cruise ship. While "living at sea" was once considered a brilliant financial hack, the post-COVID landscape has changed the math entirely. Clark breaks down the current reality. Couples & Finances: Segment 1 Ask Clark: Segment 2 Cruise Ship Residency: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: Clark Howard's 5 Money Tips for Couples Backdoor Roth IRA: How High Earners Can Still Contribute Roth vs. Traditional 401(k): What's the Difference? - Clark Howard My Teenage Daughter Just Got $2,000. Should I Open a Bank Account for Her? Living on a Cruise Ship in Retirement: A Brilliant Hack or a Costly Mistake? Elliott Report: Home Unclaimed Money: How To Find and Claim Missing Funds for Free Going™ | Flight Alerts, Mistake Fares & Cheap Tickets 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

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04.22.26 Couples & Money / Cruise Ship Retirement is an episode from The Clark Howard Podcast by Clark Howard.

This episode is 35:44 long.

This episode was published on Apr 22, 2026.

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