08.21.26 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / WARNING: Online Medical Services

Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also, many Americans are ordering medications from online websites and pharmacies, and a major player is being sued by the FTC. Online medical services promising quick prescriptions for sensitive conditions seem convenient, but they could be costing you more than money—they might be handing over your private health data. Clark discusses the broader boom of direct-to-consumer online doctor services and why you need to protect both your wallet and your privacy. All this and more on the August 21, 2026, episode of The Clark Howard Show.

• Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2
• Online Med Sites: Segment 3
• Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

• What Is a 403(b) and How Does It Work? - Clark Howard
• How Do I Use All the Funds on My Visa Gift Card? - Clark Howard
• Best Secured Credit Cards for 2026: Top Picks for Building or Repairing Credit
• BBB - Hims & Hers Inc.
• WSJ: FTC Sues Hims & Hers, Alleging Unlawful Sharing of Data, Deceptive Billing
• Best Cash Management Account: Comparing Vanguard, Fidelity, and Schwab

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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