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EPISODE · Sep 8, 2025 · 27 MIN

09.08.25 Your Retirement Plan On Auto Pilot / Subscription Creep

from The Clark Howard Podcast · host Clark Howard

New data shows the value of automatic savings into retirement plans - and the consequence of not having a plan.  So if you don’t have access through work, start one yourself. Your map to retirement - Clark says let’s get on it! Your future self will surely thank you. Plus, a simple audit of your checking and credit card accounts is in order. Clark has something specific for you to look out for. Retirement-Automatic Is KEY: Segment 1 Ask Clark: Segment 2 Subscription Fees: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: 1 Million Workers Have Saved $2 Billion in State Automated Retirement Savings Programs How To Open a Roth IRA   //   Clark.com - Invest & Retire 6 Things To Know About Series I Savings Bonds The Best Phone Plan For You - Compare Phone Plans Is Medical Tourism Right for You? How To Manage Your Monthly Subscriptions To Save Money How Fidelity's Credit Card Rewards Just Got Even Better How Landlords Can Check a Tenant's Credit Report 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

New data shows the value of automatic savings into retirement plans - and the consequence of not having a plan.  So if you don’t have access through work, start one yourself. Your map to retirement - Clark says let’s get on it! Your future self will surely thank you. Plus, a simple audit of your checking and credit card accounts is in order. Clark has something specific for you to look out for. Retirement-Automatic Is KEY: Segment 1 Ask Clark: Segment 2 Subscription Fees: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: 1 Million Workers Have Saved $2 Billion in State Automated Retirement Savings Programs How To Open a Roth IRA   //   Clark.com - Invest & Retire 6 Things To Know About Series I Savings Bonds The Best Phone Plan For You - Compare Phone Plans Is Medical Tourism Right for You? How To Manage Your Monthly Subscriptions To Save Money How Fidelity's Credit Card Rewards Just Got Even Better How Landlords Can Check a Tenant's Credit Report 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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