09.30.26 Financial Scam Prevention / Travel Updates

Alert: Bank Imposter Scam Draining Life Savings & Shocking Truth About Travel Costs Right Now

Clark exposes a dangerous financial scam that is draining people’s entire life savings and explains why your protections might not apply if you fall for it. Financial imposter scams are becoming sharper and more sophisticated. Clark shares the single mandatory step you must take whenever you receive an urgent alert from a fraud department to keep your hard-earned money safe.

Plus, if you're planning a vacation, Clark reveals why shoulder season travel savings have practically vanished this year and what's really driving up the cost of your next trip. From soaring fuel prices to weakening dollar values, cruise lines and airlines are feeling the pinch and passing the expenses on to you. Learn where you can still find genuine travel deals if you’re willing to shift your strategy on the calendar.

Plus, Christa shares your #AskClark questions and Clark gives his take. All this and more on the September 30, 2026, episode of The Clark Howard Show. Submit your questions: Ask Clark.

Saving Your Life’s Savings: Segment 1

Ask Clark: Segment 2

Travel Update: Segment 3

Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

Warning: A Devastating Bank Impersonation Scam Is Draining Life Savings in Minutes

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