10.14.26 SPEND LESS On Medical Expenses and When Shopping Online

Secret Hospital Price Lists Exposed & Simple Cart Trick That Saves You Money

Healthcare costs are skyrocketing, and with health insurance prices expected to jump even higher, taking control of your medical expenses is vital. Clark shares a radical workaround to save thousands on life-saving brand-name medications, plus a powerful free tool at hospitalpricingfiles.org that unveils secret hospital price lists so you can comparison shop non-emergency tests and procedures before you pay.

Plus, as holiday shopping starts earlier than ever, impulse buying can easily destroy your budget. Clark warns against signing up for retailer promotional alerts that trigger emotional spending on wants instead of needs. He shares a favorite strategy to protect your wallet: the 24-hour cart rule.

Plus, Christa shares your #AskClark questions and Clark gives his take. All this and more on the October 14, 2026, episode of The Clark Howard Show.    Submit your questions: Ask Clark.

Medical Expenses: Segment 1

Ask Clark: Segment 2

Online Shopping: Segment 3

Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

The Free Tool That Exposes Hidden Hospital Costs

Hospital Price Files Finder   /   CMS - Hospital Price Transparency

Americans Losing Access to Cheap Gray-Market Prescriptions From Canada - WSJ⁠