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04.29.26 Spring Financial To-Do List / This “Escape” Is Still a Money Trap

The Clark Howard Podcast by Clark Howard

Apr 29, 202633:16Business

Now is a good time for some financial spring cleaning. Take a close look at your bank statements to identify any "subscription creep" draining your wallet. Clark shares a pro-tip to simplify tracking expenses so you know...

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04.29.26 Spring Financial To-Do List / This “Escape” Is Still a Money Trap is an episode from The Clark Howard Podcast by Clark Howard. Now is a good time for some financial spring cleaning. Take a close look at your bank statements to iden...

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Published Apr 29, 2026, 33:16 long, audio available.

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Now is a good time for some financial spring cleaning. Take a close look at your bank statements to identify any "subscription creep" draining your wallet. Clark shares a pro-tip to simplify tracking expenses so you know exactly where your money is going every month. Also, a timeshare by any other name — like "vacation plan" — is still a timeshare. And they have seen a massive resurgence. Big-name hotel brands have revamped these contracts, offering "points" and flexibility instead of the old-school fixed week and location. Clark’s advice remains unchanged: don't let the lure of escapism turn into a permanent financial obligation you can't escape. Financial Spring Cleaning: Segment 1 Ask Clark: Segment 2 Timeshare Resurgence -Warning: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: 7 Ideas for Saving Money on Your Streaming TV Bill in 2026 How To Manage Your Monthly Subscriptions To Save Money 7 Types of Subscriptions You May Want To Cancel Today How To Get a Gym Membership for Practically Free - Clark Howard What Is Service Line Insurance and Do I Need It? - Clark Howard Why Vacation Clubs Are Even Worse Than Timeshares How To Sell, Cancel or Get Rid of Your Timeshare - Clark Howard 5 Money Tips To Know Before You Travel Abroad - 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

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