Full Show: Why Clark Loves Aldi’s New Rebrand and Tips To Lower Your Heating Bill This Winter

We're wasting up to 40% of the food we buy. Clark shares how he stopped overbuying "bargains" and the incredible way Trader Joe's donates 100% of its unsold products every day. Plus, you're about to see your favorite Aldi product with a new look because the chain is rebranding all of its private-label products as it expands. Also, Clark explains the real reason your utility bill is going up and why he thinks de-regulated energy markets are better for consumers. He gives his must-do checklist for making your home more efficient this winter. Plus, Christa shares your #AskClark questions and Clark gives his take. All this and more on the October 20, 2025, episode of The Clark Howard Show. Submit your questions: https://clark.com/ask 00:00 - Intro 01:04 - Why Clark Loves Aldi’s New Rebrand 08:55 - Is it cheaper to ship a 10–20 lb box of nonperishable food to Maui before a vacation, or should we just buy everything there despite the high prices? (Brett-B – Kansas) 11:13 - What’s the difference between credit monitoring, dark web protection, and antivirus tools like Microsoft Defender and Malwarebytes — and which ones do I actually need? (Kim – California) 13:08 - What’s the smartest way to pay off $14,000 in credit card debt at 24.5% interest — sell investments and pay it off, or take out a personal loan at a lower rate? (Gee – Wisconsin) 15:44 - Tips To Lower Your Heating Bill This Winter 20:41 - Is there a best time of year to buy or replace an air conditioning unit — and should I choose an AC, heat pump, or another system for the best efficiency and durability? (Jared – Indiana) 23:34 - Can a car lease be extended by one cosigner without the other’s consent — and what can I do if I’m now stuck in a lease extension I didn’t agree to? (David – Georgia) 26:31 - Does a “$0.00 membership fee” line on my Citi Double Cash Card statement mean an annual fee could be coming soon? (John – Georgia) Mentioned on the show: https://clark.com/save-money/save-mon... 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/