Full Show: How To Afford Living to 100+ and Should You Worry About Blackouts This Summer?

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There is a lot of talk about living to 100 and beyond these days. Longevity science is a big business, but along with living longer, we need to ensure our financial security. Also, there have been reports in the news about the potential of months-long blackouts across the nation due to the weather. Can this really happen? Clark tells you what’s really going on with the power grid.‌
Plus, Christa shares your #AskClark questions and Clark gives his take. All this and more on the June 19, 2024, episode of The Clark Howard Show.
00:00 - Intro
01:12 - How To Afford Living to 100+
07:51 - Ask Clark - Vanguard Costumer No-Service
09:30 - Ask Clark - Donating Money to Animal Shelters
12:28 - Ask Clark - Moving Money from High Yield Savings Account to a Money Market Account
17:03 - Should You Worry About Blackouts This Summer?
23:30 - Ask Clark - Frontier Air Go Wild Pass
25:45 - Ask Clark - Stacking - Double Coverage on Bodily Injury Coverage
27:17 - Ask Clark - Starbucks Rewards Program
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@ronjr831 Ай бұрын

Try to keep a full tank of gas in your vehicle at all times. That can and has for me act as a backup for emergencies. There will be air conditioning, heating, and shelter for awhile. I also keep a few supplies in the trunk.

@sinisterbohemian Ай бұрын

Wifey and I got a 1Kwh battery back up with solar panels this spring. Not out of any fear of huge coming blackouts, but because last year we had huge storms rip through in July that knocked out our power for 3 days and in the South without AC, that's pretty awful. with the solar panels, we can at least generate something and maybe run fans.

@chrisforker7487 Ай бұрын

Many states make it illegal to have panels installed and use them for power during an outage. They are just to push electric back to the system.

@John1925T Ай бұрын

Wifey i can tell you are really olde. Vey.

@mongo2044 Ай бұрын

I’ve been low sodium since 1988. So, I am an expert on this. No salt added soup is available in markets. More and more no salt added canned foods too, like beans! You can also make your own. Bread is another big problem. So, make your own and no salt needed. Cheaper, healthier. I use a bread machine. Interesting: new research indicates that high sodium diets (all Americans, ultra high sodium mainly hidden in processed and restaurant foods) kills gut microbiome, which in turn raises blood pressure and causes other health issues. So, protect your gut bacteria, be healthier.

@mongo2044 Ай бұрын

@@silentnot4812 and?

@blissfuljoy6049 Ай бұрын

@@silentnot4812 Were you doing it for heart health? It's usually an issue with heart and possibly other conditions. Otherwise just watch that you're not going overboard.

@hightest8483 Ай бұрын

I was at a local SPCA and offered to volunteer my time. They gave me a three page application that had to be notarized about my background. They also required me to submit a doctors report as to my health. To top things off they wanted me to pay $85 for a police background check to see if I qualify. This senior citizen did not wish to give up money just to volunteer. I researched the local SPCA and found the director makes in the neighborhood of $85,000. I don't think they need volunteers as they don't encourage recruitment by their tactics.

@Savannah-ed4rv Ай бұрын

I understand you wouldn't want to pay the fee, but I think it's a good idea that they would check people out so thoroughly. There are people who probably want to do harm to pets or help them be adopted out to fighting rings or something. Plus $85,000 a year isn't an outrageous salary considering the responsibility that person has. Now if they made a million dollars a year then I would be disturbed by that.

@story_monster Ай бұрын

OMGsh, first hand experience with the Puerto Rico power outages! We visited on our honeymoon...walking through San Juan Easter night, and suddenly everything went black. No one seemed surprised lol. We visited a very isolated spot to try some ocean night photography, and almost got jumped by a guy who had been following us. Naive us 😂

@TulsaDude 29 күн бұрын

I once spent 10 days in India and Nepal. Blackouts were common, and everyone had simple foods ready, candles, fuel, etc. however their climate was more mild, less extremes so it wasn't like 100 degrees in the southern USA.

@daveassanowicz186 Ай бұрын

Clark touched on it, the reason people are healthier in other places is because they do not drive everywhere. Hilly places are irrelevant if your only exercise is pushing the gas pedal. In America, people drive to the gym to go run on a treadmill.

@chuckinhouston9952 Ай бұрын

And many park in the handicapped spaces at the gym. Amazing!

@debbiericker8223 Ай бұрын

@@chuckinhouston9952 My MIL would drive to the mall to walk but park in a handicapped space. She'd whine if there wasn't a really close spot, lol😅.

@e-care-books9867 Ай бұрын

#BonusTerms - "B.C.": Before Coffee. Difficult time of the day when someone is dangerously "undercaffeinated." 2. "Awkward silence." When Clark gets asked, "What kind of coffee did you have?".... "Uhhhh." LOL. #TeamClarkRocks :)

@vincentcasolaro Ай бұрын

I started the carnivore way of eating about 5 years ago, basically live on beef, butter and eggs. I've never been healthier or felt better. I kill it at the gym everyday I'm 64 years old and at my basic training weight when I was 19.

@205rider8 29 күн бұрын

Enjoyed the banter about coffee!!!!

@trezlive2552 Ай бұрын

I totally agree about customer loyalty being non-existent, especially with auto and home insurance. When prices go up and you call your provider, they give a bunch of "reasons" for the increase. Finding a rate specialist is nearly impossible unless you get really angry. Even then, lower-priced policies often get rejected by underwriters. In meetings, I learned that if the company doesn’t want you as a customer, they’ll hike the rate or send tons of forms to sign. If you miss one payment, they cancel immediately, even for long-time customers. Yet switching to a different provider can drop your rate by 50% instantly

@paulsilva5218 24 күн бұрын

You need make home made soup properly and you wont have issue with to much sodium and it taste great :)

@paulsilva5218 23 күн бұрын

I do I am a big time coffee person :P. In fact drinking coffee while your talking about coffee LOL. Oh and I drink it black.

@emc6511 Ай бұрын

12:30 Pop up offer for higher rates both CIT Bank and INOVA Credit Union ... so far. The transfer money out process will trigger the bonus rate to not transfer. (reported by account holders on other blogs this month)

@ritafaulkner7042 Ай бұрын

Really enjoy the detailed info on what’s available in a specific area! Thanks

@charlessommers7218 Ай бұрын

Great show and info , as always 😊

@iwallhausser8870 Ай бұрын

The diet segment is real B.S. Steak and saturated fats are some of the healthiest things you can eat, so I'm surprised at your surprise. Also, you need to clarify that the Soup you can no longer eat is most likely processed/canned soup. Make your own and you can control the sodium. Doctors know actually very little about diet because they are not up on the latest findings, especially how insulin really works to keep you healthy (or not).

@chuckinhouston9952 Ай бұрын

I believe you are totally correct.

@TulsaDude 29 күн бұрын

Nutrition and health is so individualized that one thing may work for someone that won't work for another. That's why I hesitate with general statements about diets and foods. Add to that medical conditions, activity levels, sleep cycle, etc and advice is very specific to the individual as it should be

@genxx2724 26 күн бұрын

“Soup” is the enemy. lol. No, Clark. The canned. soup you’ve been eating is the problem.

@sarashann Ай бұрын

Clark, I enjoy homemade vegetable pasta soup seasoned with an all natural product called Benson's Table Tasty. It mimics salt. Much better than the grocery store products. Blue Zones is good!

@marietaylor5174 Ай бұрын

Thank you Team Clark.

@chrisforker7487 Ай бұрын

VG has an atrocious website and add this to the customer no service, it’s a recipe for disaster! The new guy isn’t going to be able to change the DNA of being so cheap as to offend their client base. It’s really unfortunate!

@retired8484 Ай бұрын

Fidelity is the answer

@akag-bomb5235 28 күн бұрын

I switched 100% to Fidelity this year. I had accounts at both for decades due to different employers 401ks through the decades. When my last job ended this past March, I took their 401k plan from some other custodian and transferred it to Vanguard. The experience was awful and surprisingly, the problems were on the Vanguard side, not the smaller custodian. Taking into account this bad experience and combining it with others from Vanguard, I just ported my Roth and Traditional IRAs from V to Fidelity. I was a loyal Vanguard customer for decades however feel that Vanguard (like Apple) is cult like in the sense of customer loyalty and that my loyalty needed to be reviewed. My experience at Fidelity has always been good and now I’m 100% satisfied with them. I reevaluated the Vanguard experience and realized I had been making excuses for them for years based on a few bases points and now that’s behind me. I wish Vanguard well but I’m not coming back.

@chrisforker7487 Ай бұрын

I have no idea why anyone would want to live anywhere close to 100! I’m of the mindset that if I can’t do the things that I love to do, it’s time to check out. I see my father just “exist” at only 90, absolutely no way to live.

@oldmaninthemirror Ай бұрын

You are correct in my opinion. My mom lived to 93 but at least the last 10 years of that is not a life I’d want to live

@autohelix 29 күн бұрын

I agree.

@joereese6834 Ай бұрын

You will find that the steak will be your health salvation.

@daninraleigh Ай бұрын

Uphill, both ways. Also, genetics has a role in it. Ironically, Dr. Gundry pushes a supplement to counteract the effects of lectins in beans.

@BobDobbs681 Ай бұрын

Starbucks "expires" my stars if I don't use them quickly enough. So annoying.

@donnageitz4701 Ай бұрын

I read the Blue Zones a few years ago. I need to re/read . There’s so much conflicting nutritional information now with all the influencers selling powders , vitamins etc. One influencer is promoting drinking orange juice all day 🤷‍♀️. I do believe that the grid could go down because of international bad actors for how long is the question. I love hearing Clark and Christa’s personal stories! I thought you would end the show”Remember what we’re all about coffee “ 😀☕️

@MyFavoriteColorIsBLUE Ай бұрын

Kristen looks great in green ❤

@thinkabout602 Ай бұрын

I 2nd THAT 😄

@zyzzuschrist3410 Ай бұрын

Username doesn’t check out

@christadibiase1982 Ай бұрын

Thank you!

@chuckinhouston9952 Ай бұрын

Expect a sexual harassment suit any minute.

@John1925T Ай бұрын

Latina Krista in her new green uniform she looks like lynx spider. Especially with those evil eyes of her's. Vey.

@silvanam8152 Ай бұрын

My family is from Sardinia and I can tell you they eat TONS of cheese - especially from sheep. They do walk every day to the market for bread, dairy, meat/fish, they drink wine every day and they eat produce seasonally - no processed/canned food.They live into late 90s-100 years, my relatives who lived here in US did NOT live that long....

@blissfuljoy6049 Ай бұрын

I was surprised he said he can't eat cheese but can eat steak. It must be the sodium in the cheese.

@John1925T Ай бұрын

They live longer unless that ruthless mafia get a hold of them.

@genxx2724 26 күн бұрын

Having a lot of family support and socializing is a huge factor. Americans are lonely and stressed.

@HankColter Ай бұрын

The lighting or definition looks different in this video.

@chuckinhouston9952 Ай бұрын

Did you get new glasses?

@HankColter Ай бұрын

No, compare this video to one from last week. Christa has more lighting on her side is what I think I am seeing now.

@jimmythecricket25 Ай бұрын

When I first saw the title, I swear it said how to "avoid" living to 100 😂😂😂😂

@petejohnson5594 Ай бұрын

It is incredible how many more dogs many of our neighbors have since COVID! How about we do a better job of spaying, & neutering. And get a shelter pet instead of buying from a breeder (increasing demand and # of total dogs). Channel the money instead into hungry children in poverty via Compassion international, World Vision, etc. It costs less to help a child get out of poverty than to own one pet. How the neighbors afford 5, I do not know!

@genxx2724 26 күн бұрын

Having a dog is an expensive luxury.

@vnickcolvin4971 Ай бұрын

I agree with Krista, if I go I go if I don’t I don’t. Sbux❤

@scottwhite2583 Ай бұрын

One of the things people don’t find out until to late is that if they want a solar system invest in it before they retire. Because if you have no taxable income in retirement you lose out on the tax rebates on solar and on hybrid cars

@jeffb.2469 Ай бұрын

I've noticed a lot of bruising on Clarks arms and hands. Concerns?

@John1925T Ай бұрын

True. 2 weeks ago he had tons of bruises on his other arm. And his neck. And now shows on a defrent arm. I think its due his serous heart conditions. He is not fully transparent about it.

@mariahernlybrown4175 27 күн бұрын

He's probably on anticoagulants. No big deal.

@dpporlando Ай бұрын

All this talk about lifespan and no mention of ones CHOMPERS? Dental health not necessary cosmetic and inflammation are key.

@Robertzjacksom Ай бұрын

Hong Kong has one of the highest life spans and highest levels of meat consumption. Wonder why that doesn’t make the news.

@sarashann Ай бұрын

Longevity without health isn't desirable. Chronic illness in old age is no fun.

@sunset6010 Ай бұрын

For CHARITIES: ● Ask what % goes to Administrative costs. If its 50%, that means the remaining 50% goes to the ACTUAL charity 😺 🐶

@jeannet1059 Ай бұрын

I’m going to nominate Clark as a national treasure!!! Why have I only recently discovered him and Krista!!!

@John1925T Ай бұрын

And will steal it all.

@mongo2044 Ай бұрын

Coffee: absolute best and cheapest and simplest is pour over made from fresh ground just before you make. French is also good but is higher in cholesterol as there is no paper filter to absorb it. Pour over wins for cheap, simple, best tasting. Clark: Pods are worst, most expensive, and bad for the planet. Get your wife to get into pour over. Her mind will be blown.

@TheEcono Ай бұрын

" Blue Zones " ~ Better yet ~ Plant based diets ~ ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ~ 💪🤗

@firstlast1732 11 күн бұрын

My god you are slow to the point and ramble

@FelixTheCat69 Ай бұрын

Can you please reply with the Megan model of Christa‘s machine?

@lisastillittano3347 Ай бұрын

For the love of God, must we suffer through every podcast with a play by play of Clark's and Krista's daily life!!!!! I did not think this was a travel and health podcast. It is harder to get through these daily.

@John1925T Ай бұрын

Lisa you stated it perfectly.. And just watch Clark paid commentators will attack and possibly delete ur comment. Like they do to others. Clark DOES NOT like ppl who disagree with him.

@GeneralPublic0000 Ай бұрын

The power grid was fine until the government got involved. From the power grid to the railroad to air travel, there isn’t a single thing that improves after government gets involved.