Clark Howard show notes

Here are some great recaps of Clark Howard’s radio show:

Are we heading toward a modern Great Depression?

According to a recent CNN poll, more than two-thirds of Americans think we’re headed toward the next Great Depression. Clark for one will be shocked beyond the pale if this happens. The truth is that our 24-hour news cycle has a way of frightening us to drum up ratings. But there’s no need to go the “survivalist route” by stockpiling food in the event of a financial apocalypse. If Clark is wrong, he’ll go hungry, right? Read the full story.

Paying $2.25 at the pump for a gallon of gas?!

Back in April, Clark had a 3-way conversation with nationally syndicated talk show host Neal Boortz and WSB-AM radio personality Herman Cain (via remote). Click here to see the video.

At the time, the price of a barrel of oil was around $130/barrel. Clark went on record predicting that the cost of gas at the pump would again be in the upper $2/gallon range. Boortz and Cain laughed at him and predicted gas prices in the $4-$5/gallon range. Read the full story.

Baby boomers dial back on retirement contributions

A recent AARP study found that 1 in 5 baby boomers have stopped contributing to their retirement accounts. People are losing their nerve in the face of the market as money evaporates right before their eyes. This is an understandable reaction and may even feel rational. Read the full story

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