The Clark Howard Podcast

03.27.24  Saving For College: 529 Plan Update  /  Upside Down Car Loans

Clark has news for parents and grandparents saving for a child’s college education. Also in this episode, reversals in the auto industry are landing many existing car loans underwater. What to do if you are upside down in a car loan.

529 Plan Update: Segment 1

Ask Clark: Segment 2

Upside Down Vehicle Loans: Segment 3

Ask Clark: Segment 4


Mentioned on the show:

Use the 529 Grandparent Loophole to Maximize College Savings

Best 529 College Savings Plans By State

Rollovers From a 529 Plan to Roth IRA: What to Know

Target Date Funds: Clark’s Favorite Retirement Investment

How To Find and Choose a Financial Advisor

Car values plummet, putting car loans underwater

More car owners are underwater on loans because of lower trade-in values

What Is Gap Insurance? Definition, How It Works, When to Buy

How to Buy a Used Car in 7 Steps


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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.