07.10.26 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Social InSecurity

Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa  shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also,  economic anxiety is climbing straight up the income ladder, and Americans everywhere are growing deeply worried. On top of that, a troubling new report confirms that Social Security is on track to face insolvency by 2032—a year earlier than we originally thought. If Congress continues to ignore it, roughly 70 million Americans who rely on these checks could see cuts to their benefits in less than six years. To fix this issue, Clark says it’s time to make hard choices as a nation. But despite the widespread pessimism about the future, Clark delivers a straight talk: We still live in the most dynamic economy in the world with incredible opportunities for entrepreneurship, but it is time to stop playing political games and protect the hard-earned money of the American people.

All this and more on the July 10, 2026, episode of The Clark Howard Show.

• Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2
• Fix Social Security!: Segment 3
• Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

• Where To Buy the Best Cheap Printer - Clark Howard
• What Can I Safely Use for Peer-to-Peer Payments? - Clark Howard
• Costco Pricing Secrets: What Does a Price Ending in .00 Really Mean?
• About Diners Club International
• NYTimes: Social Security at Risk for Cuts by 2032, Unless Congress Acts
• Higher prices for gas, groceries and flights will likely outlast the Iran war
• How are Americans doing financially?
• FICO® Score 10T  /  What Is a Good Credit Score?
• Travel Insurance: What You Need To Know Before You Buy

Clark.com resources:

• Episode transcripts
• Community.Clark.com  /  Ask Clark
• Clark.com daily money newsletter
• Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275

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