02.28.25 Mindful Dining / Warning: Pseudo Health Insurance

Money doesn’t mean much without health and well-being, and Americans are enjoying one life’s simple pleasures less and less. We know what a hazardous distraction phones can be while driving. But a new study shows this and other distractions impact one’s ability to disconnect and focus on enjoying healthy meals - more important to health than we realize. Also today, a cautionary tale about health insurance plans that don’t comply with the ACA. Banish Phone Distraction: Segment 1 Ask Clark: Segment 2 Non-Compliant Health Plans: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: The Best Time and Place To Buy a TV ClarkDeals - The best deals on TVs available now Health Plans That Don’t Comply with the ACA Put Consumers at Risk How and When To Cancel a Credit Card Should You Buy an Extended Warranty on Your Car? Best Budgeting Apps in 2025: Our Top 6 Rocket Money Review: 6 Things To Know Before You Sign Up Clark.com resources Episode transcripts Community.Clark.com / Ask Clark Clark.com daily money newsletter Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275 Sponsor: Surfshark Surfshark Alternative Number: your online identity safeguard with Surfshark Learn more about your ad choices: megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Save more and spend less is more than just a motto for money expert Clark Howard; it’s a way of life. Clark and his crew — Team Clark — are on a mission to empower people to take control of their personal finances by providing money-saving tips, consumer advice, hot deals and economic news to help everyone achieve financial freedom. Clark is a nationally syndicated radio talk show host and a consumer reporter for television stations around the country. His podcast, The Clark Howard Show, receives more than one million downloads each month and is a hub for listeners to get valuable advice on-demand any time. Clark answers questions on the most popular business and consumer topics including; how to buy a cars, financing a home, retirement planning, shopping for insurance and getting the most out of your savings. Join the conversation and submit your question to www.clark.com/askclark . Clark spearheads two free resources — Clark.com and ClarkDeals.com — to encourage consumers to save more, spend less and avoid ripoffs.