Full Show: Clark Stinks! and How To Have a Happy Retirement

[@stevencole7331]

I fully retired in my early 60s but was semi retired for much longer . Not a big savings but my frugality keeps things stable . I got to spend allot of time with my kids growing up . I am my daughters personal assistant to research things with her busy life . I am a personal nanny when needed for my grandkids from my son and daughter in-law that need help to make their lives a bit easier . I helped to coach my granddaughters softball team with my son . I am physically active mountain biking and kayaking and looking to a return to surfing . The biggest thing is finding strategies to be healthier and improve healrhspan and share that knowledge with others . As Clark always talks about being in-service to others and maybe make the world a better place . My mom was a big-time into volunteering. There is plenty to do if you like . Especially in-service to others

[@Clark]

Sounds like you have a happy retirement! 💚

[@MarkJohnson-ht8wd]

I'm 67 and for the first time in my life I enjoy my job. It pays well and I am treated with respect. They let work part-time. Life at home would be boring as my wife and I have few mutual interests. My younger coworkers talk about the future and that keeps my spirits up. Nature will tell me when it's time to hang up the tool belt.

[@Clark]

Love it! 💚

[@MNP208]

Same. I work per diem as a nurse. I get to pick my own hours. This prevents burnout and makes nursing enjoyable again.

[@MarkJohnson-ht8wd]

@@MNP208 Hospital support staff and loving it!

[@BarbB_in_TN]

Clark, please continue with your personable personality. I have tried to watch many other podcast/KZbin shows to no avail due to their lack of charisma. Please don’t change.

[@JesusRuiz-c3k]

I retired from the US Army in 2015. I served for 34 years. I have done "nothing" since retirement and I'm very happy...

[@crazykat1984]

Doing nothing is underrated

[@AnnieHardy-fq6nm]

We've been retired 8 years and are enjoying every minute! We do household chores together and even work together on making banana bread. :) We both enjoy photography and, weather permitting, we go out each evening for sunset photos in different locations. We also take photos at the Zoo. We just love being together!

[@Clark]

Amazing, happy retirement! 💚

[@bradleyvanzile1111]

I’ve been retired 18 years and I am completely happy with everything that has transpired, I am 54

[@guitarhero9592]

Your speak speed is too fast?? Are you kidding me? Can’t believe people have nerve to complain about that. Your speak speed is FINE! It’s part of your personality Clark! Keep up the great work you do! Been hearing or seeing you for many many years here in SoCal 🤙

[@tomjohnson5700]

True you can get more out of SS at age 70 but you have to make it there. Little brother died at 65 and never collected a dime. I took mine at FRA and never regretted it.

[@retired8484]

70 is the correct age.

[@autohelix]

​@@retired8484That I agree with.

[@tomjohnson5700]

@@retired8484 If it works for you. Perhaps not for all, though.

[@TheLifetraveler1]

I'm sorry, I retired at 50. In fact it was a force retirement. But I immediately found other things to do other than wanting to go back to work .. photography has always been my passion now I get to do it as much as I want to and I travel the world doing it. Sometimes for profit sometimes just for fun. .

[@SpencerHeckwolf]

Whiney NIMBY’s calling into the Clark Howard show. ADU’s are awesome!!!

[@janboozell5445]

Today's compliment from an immigrant was so beautiful and transparent. The best comment today!

[@TheLifetraveler1]

I don't know why anybody does not understand this. Two Factor authentication is perfectly fine. As long as you don't have the banking app on your phone. Do your banking on a computer. Get the authentification on the phone. Two separate items

[@dpporlando]

For anyone bored in retirement please go to your local Boys&Girls club and see what opportunities are available. You can pass along what you've learned in life and make a huge positive impact on a child's future. Pay it forward.

[@mattmorris2141]

If you like kids, do it! If you don't like kids, volunteer in some other way. (But if you don't like kids, you should also try to figure out why.)

[@makeyourlifeeasier5794]

I've worked with thousands of retired people for years. Many should not retire! So many of them are depressed or lost or even get sick! Maybe work much less but completely retiring might be a big mistake.

[@MNP208]

A family member just sits and watches Fox News 12 hours/day. Not good!

[@Joce123]

One of the things that I am emphatic about is that I do not like to volunteer.. I wish people would stop telling retirees to volunteer as a way to solve some of their life challenges. I'm more than already donated at the office.

[@Clark]

It's not for everyone. Find what works best for you! 💚

[@MNP208]

I volunteered so much - for 15 years of my kids’ activities. I loved it then but burned myself out. I’m not sure if I’d do it again.

[@Anthony-zw1qb]

Depends on where you live also. I live at the beach and it’s great. As well as what makes you happy in life. If buying things makes you happy you’ll get depressed and broke real quick.

[@charlessommers7218]

Great show. You guys are the best 😊

[@Rashad3000]

This is why you need to detach yourself from your career early on. You have an identity outside of work.

[@Clark]

Good point! 🙌

[@virginiamoss7045]

There's nothing wrong with Clark being real and human; if he took the guy's advice I'd find Clark to be too dry and robotic. Leave him be. And his verbal speed is just right for absorbing all the information he offers.

[@rcfnc]

Can you please link to a reliable USB charger that was mentioned in Clark stinks?

[@colemant6845]

Paint Delamination is a typical problem with only some Ford (and ALL others) and certain paint colors. If it is a known defect in Material or Process, Ford (with the Supplier like PPG Industries, the Paint supplier on the Escape) will take care of it. Make a claim ... with knowledge.. and it will be quickly repaired. Ford and PPG are the BEST Automotive Companies on earth and stand by their products.

[@squidward66]

Retirement: Self-absorption is a fast track to misery. Give yourself away for others.

[@MarkSullivan-n6e]

I look forward to not having to set my alarm clock for the first time in over 40- years in retirement

[@e-care-books9867]

#BonusTerms ... 1. YIMBY - "Yes in my backyard." In cities with crazy expensive housing, YIMBies are in favor of building large condo buildings and ADUs (Auxiliary Dwelling Units). 2. “Casita” - Arizonans call a backyard rental a “casita.”

[@Clark]

💚 #bonusterms

[@janboozell5445]

Up north are major hobby was going to auctions and reselling. In our retirement it's no longer convenient or profitable. Thanks for that 3.5 number of core pursuits. I plan to diligently apply myself to finding a replacement.

[@NancyFarrar-ik1cq]

wow! Paint is the least of the many problems with multi years of Ford Escape's

[@blissfuljoy6049]

I used to really try and get away with not using a cart. Not so much in big box stores, although I have only been to Sam's and BJs, not Costco. With kids I need way too much to carry it. Lists are a must and preferably not taking the kids 😂. Or order pickup!

[@Clark]

😂 @ "not taking the kids." They throw everything in the cart.

[@blissfuljoy6049]

@@Clark Please, please, please can we have this thing we didn't even know about until five seconds ago 🥺...🤣

[@romanhollow2985]

People that are lost in retirement had no life to begin with, except work. They never developed hobbies and interests while they were working. Sad.

[@pamcornelius9122]

That’s me. My entire life was enjoying spending time with my husband, who died very suddenly and unexpectedly three years ago at the age of 61. My retirement is not enjoyable because he is gone.

[@lynnhensley4326]

I just retired at 72 from 30 years of full-time teaching elementary education and 20 years doing a variety of part-time jobs in education. I loved what I did and will miss the kids, teachers, and a schedule. And I have raised 2 kids and 1 grandchild. I have hobbies, volunteering activities, church activities, and friends and family. Love you! Listened to you on youtube as I drove to work. Friday is my favorite day for Clark stinks. Keep up the great job!🤑😄🙂🤑😄🙂🤑

[@Clark]

@@pamcornelius9122 💔 Sorry for your loss. Hope you're able to regain some enjoyment soon.

[@pamcornelius9122]

@@Clark Thank you 💝

[@MNP208]

It’s tough when one spouse was very physically and wants to continue to hike, bike, etc and the other spouse is sedentary. 😕

[@selenabailey1431]

I like hearing about the personal stories!

[@har0ld551-hn6fm]

A happy retirement really depends on having a diversified portfolio. Given the current state of the US economy, with inflation and market volatility, it's crucial to balance your investments between stocks, bonds, and other assets.

[@rcfnc]

Yeah, not interested in retiring. I am PT and I plan to work until they lay me off. Retirement sucks.

[@Brayness]

The money should be left in any ROTH accounts as long as possible and that money should become the emergency savings account since it as liquid as the money market account at his age since that is far more tax efficient to do that . Investments in the ROTH could be sold and converted to money market funds to maintain the risk profile of the money market account in the taxable account. The same decision regarding traditional IRAs or 401ks depends on their tax situation

[@daninraleigh]

Re: speaking speed. The Enhancer for KZbin extension will take care of this automatically, by setting the video speed to 1.2x and makes it easy to speed up even faster.

[@crazykat1984]

More retirees are going into consulting work.

[@colemant6845]

How about a YT video Presenting to Retirees the "Most Popular Core Pursuits for Retirees in America"" That might be a great new YT video idea?

[@marietaylor5174]

Thank you Team Clark.

[@chrischapman4314]

Happy Friday

[@Joce123]

I would not spend my inheritance on commingling funds... Your retired husband should go back to work.

[@domfer2540]

Different parts of the country is different, there is no shortage of housing in my area and ADU is NOT acceptable. We have many home and apartments not renting. I do not believe in price freeze, it is up to a person to live within your means. You want better living improve yourself. Also believe government needs to stay out housing for low income. Please end min wage, pay what they are worth. Each person makes their own life. My first retirement at 42, when’s to college and received BA. Retired at 62 and live very comfortable. I live different, there are banks I will not bank with, I do not use social media and we insured that all bills were paid off years before retirement. We paid the price, miss family, and sometimes I had to travel from family. But, my goal was at least 5 retirements. Love to travel, motorcycles and cruises. Plus my cars.

[@kr1ck3tul]

@clark reply?

[@lisastillittano3347]

Who could ask for more wonderful, perfect people than Clark and Krista. Gag me!!!!! It is over the top self agrandizing on this podcast.

[@jbeav3902]

The husband wants to use non marital money. Inherited money is separate. He wants to commingle the money. My wife is going inherit A fortune from her grandfather trust. I will want to commingle that money too.

[@donbachmeier7617]

Everything I planned on doing after retirement require an automobile. Inflation has built a brick wall for that to be practical.

[@autohelix]

You did not save for a good retirement.

[@retired8484]

No, definitely don't buy dumb gadgets like that.

[@nadinejohnson2189]

🕊Retire from a job 👍🏽 🕊 Not from Ministry 🕊Thank you🌹?👸🏽

[@richk3135]

Costco carts are perfect for taking the grandkids for a spin, they both fit.

[@Clark]

Ha! 🛒

[@jeanbazemore5768]

I tried to use your app to get help on a financial question but I found I had to join which was $46 a month before I could get free help. Very disappointing 😢

[@autohelix]

Not true.

[@retired8484]

You should definitely NOT be impressed with Brad. What a mess he's created.

[@makeyourlifeeasier5794]

Clark Stinks...because he won't dance! Come on Clark! Wstch Christa & learn!

[@Clark]

🕺🕺💚

[@LlpLyllc]

Gee whiz the way clark is always.talking. He must NEVER sleep. Or have more than 24 hours a day. Or exaggerating things.

[@drz4073]

I prefer Clark's speech cadence over Ben Shapiro's any day... Wait, didn't Clark already retire back when he was 30?

[@jstephens2758]

This ... is ... T h e ... V o i c e ... o f ... A m e r i c a ... n e w s ... in ... s p e c i a l ... E n g l i s h. it was a news service where the announcers spoke very slowly and clearly for new English language learners. Perhaps a retirement job for Clark?