Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks.  Also, is your home insurance company offering free smart tech? It is becoming increasingly common for insurers to send free monitoring devices to prevent two of the biggest – and costliest – headaches homeowners face: electrical fires and water damage. Such offers can be a win-win - for the insurer AND home owner. All this and more on the October 9, 2026, episode of The Clark Howard Show.

Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2

Home Monitoring Tech: Segment 3

Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

4 Things To Know Before You Buy a TV Antenna - Clark Howard

How To Watch Local Channels Without Cable - Clark Howard

Fixed Wireless Internet: Using Your Cellular Service Provider for Home Internet

5 Ways To Manage the Massive Run-Up in Insurance Costs

Easy DIY Upgrades To Save on Home Insurance - Clark Howard

Free Smart Home Devices From Your Insurer: Is There a Catch?

The Home Service Clark Howard Says You Should Actually Pre-Pay

My Auto and Homeowners Insurance Went Up Substantially. Should I Fire My Independent Agent?

Avalanche vs. Snowball: Which Debt Payoff Method Is Best?

YNAB Review: 5 Things To Know About the Budgeting Tool

How To Track, Plan, and Budget for Annual Expenses - Clark Howard

Best Budgeting Apps in 2026: Our Top 7 - Clark Howard 

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