Full Show: Clark Stinks! and Do NOT Trust Hotel Brand Names

It’s time for "Clark Stinks!" Christa reads the latest "Clark Stinks!" submissions and Clark responds. Also, did you know the name on your hotel reservation means almost nothing anymore? Clark explains how major hotel chains are no longer focused on quality or consistency. He shares his #1 tip for avoiding a nightmare stay and reveals the secret to spotting fake reviews. All this and more on the September 19, 2025, episode of The Clark Howard Show. Submit your opinions or questions: https://clark.com/clarkstinks/ https://clark.com/ask/ https://clark.com/about-consumer-acti... 00:00 - Intro 01:35 - Clark Stinks - Feedback on independent contractor vs. W-2 classification (Dan in Ohio) 03:46 - Clark Stinks - Pronunciation complaint about “Nevada” (Linda in Washington) 05:06 - Clark Stinks - Disagreed with Clark’s advice on handling a school bus ticket (Christine in Oregon) 07:37 - Clark Stinks - Wants clarification on fixed annuities vs. Clark’s dislike of annuities (Alan in Florida) 09:38 - Clark Stinks - Correction on supermarket electronic signage and product returns (Randall in Missouri) 13:11 - Clark Stinks - Defense of higher-cost group exercise memberships vs. Clark’s advice (Kathy in Maryland) 16:58 - Clark Stinks - Concern about annuity solicitations from Charles Schwab (Shari in South Carolina) 20:45 - Do NOT Trust Hotel Brand Names 28:35 - Ask Clark - Credit card acceptance issues in Europe and whether debit card use is risky (Thomas in North Carolina) 32:20 - Ask Clark - Best credit card for upcoming international travel and miles vs. cashback strategy (Ryan in Virginia) 34:36 - Ask Clark - Why Clark chooses to travel often and what value he gets from it (John in New Mexico) 37:58 - Ask Clark - Why does Clark travel so much? (John in New Mexico) Mentioned on the show: https://clark.com/credit-cards/credit... Clark.com: Advice You Can Trust: SUBSCRIBE:    / clark   Listen To The Clark Howard Podcast: https://clark.com/podcast Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3lrwhe2... iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/8-the-... Follow Us for More Money Tips: Website: https://clark.com/ Podcast: https://clark.com/podcasts/ Newsletter: https://clark.com/newsletters/ Instagram:   / theclarkdotcom   Facebook:   / clarkhoward   Need Consumer Advice? The Consumer Action Center is a free resource for advice on money and consumer issues. Call 636-49C-LARK (636-492-5275) and a member of Team Clark will assist you as soon as possible. The Consumer Action Center is available Monday-Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET. If you found this video valuable, give it a like. If you know someone who needs to see it, share it. Leave a comment below with your thoughts. Add it to a playlist if you want to watch it later. Our Promise to You: At Clark.com and ClarkDeals.com, we do not get paid for endorsements or reviews of any product or service, nor do we allow advertisers to place paid content on our sites. More information: https://clark.com/ad-disclosure/