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EPISODE · Feb 25, 2026 · 36 MIN

02.25.26 Buying & Selling Gold / Why Simple Appliances Win

from The Clark Howard Podcast · host Clark Howard

The frenzy surrounding gold and silver has dominated recent financial headlines. Clark explains the role of these commodities as hedges vs. investments and discusses how much (or little) you should own, and the best way to buy & sell.  Also today - do big price tags equal great quality when it comes to appliances? Clark breaks down why "designer" features often mean more points of failure and why the most effective tools are simply made to last,  and do one job well. Buying/Selling Gold: Segment 1 Ask Clark: Segment 2 No-Frills Appliances: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: How To Value and Sell Coins, Jewelry and Silver - Clark Howard Should I Buy Gold? Is It a Good Investment? - Clark Howard Look Out for These Gold Bar Scams as Prices Surge Submit a complaint | Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Here's Your Estimated 2026 Tax Refund Schedule - Clark Howard The Best Time and Place To Buy Small Kitchen Appliances Here's How Long Your Home Appliances Should Last - Clark Howard Dacia History - Dacia Cars T-Mobile 5G Home Internet: 5 Things To Know Before You Sign Up Subscription Services: Why Canceling Is So Hard (and a Solution) Mint Mobile Introduces 5G Home Internet From $30/Month How Many Credit Cards Should I Have? - Clark Howard What Can I Safely Use for Peer-to-Peer Payments? - 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: megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The frenzy surrounding gold and silver has dominated recent financial headlines. Clark explains the role of these commodities as hedges vs. investments and discusses how much (or little) you should own, and the best way to buy & sell.  Also today - do big price tags equal great quality when it comes to appliances? Clark breaks down why "designer" features often mean more points of failure and why the most effective tools are simply made to last,  and do one job well. Buying/Selling Gold: Segment 1 Ask Clark: Segment 2 No-Frills Appliances: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: How To Value and Sell Coins, Jewelry and Silver - Clark Howard Should I Buy Gold? Is It a Good Investment? - Clark Howard Look Out for These Gold Bar Scams as Prices Surge Submit a complaint | Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Here's Your Estimated 2026 Tax Refund Schedule - Clark Howard The Best Time and Place To Buy Small Kitchen Appliances Here's How Long Your Home Appliances Should Last - Clark Howard Dacia History - Dacia Cars T-Mobile 5G Home Internet: 5 Things To Know Before You Sign Up Subscription Services: Why Canceling Is So Hard (and a Solution) Mint Mobile Introduces 5G Home Internet From $30/Month How Many Credit Cards Should I Have? - Clark Howard What Can I Safely Use for Peer-to-Peer Payments? - 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: megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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