10.02.26 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Health Insurance Sticker Shock

Clark Stinks & Why Health Insurance Costs Are Surging (and How To Prepare) Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also, healthcare costs are surging nationwide, and Americans are feeling the squeeze whether they get coverage through an employer or buy a plan on the state exchanges. With exchange premiums set to jump up to 20% in hard-hit areas and employer health benefit costs projected to spike at the highest rates in decades, navigating this open enrollment season will require making tough, strategic choices. Take the time during open enrollment to re-evaluate your coverage, compare providers, and look at alternative plan tiers. All this and more on the October 2, 2026, episode of The Clark Howard Show. Submit your questions: Ask Clark. Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2 Open Enrollment: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: TIPS: The Inflation-Proof Alternative to Standard Bonds - Clark Howard Do You Get Better Prices on Hotels From Third-Party Sites or by Booking Directly? The Hidden Danger of Booking Your Vacation Through Third-Party Sites 35 Clever and Unusual Ways To Save Money - Clark Howard Health Insurance Archives - Clark Howard Axios: Large employers drop health benefits as costs rise Long-Term Care Insurance Is Getting Harder To Buy. Here’s Why You Might Not Need It Anyway Clark.com resources: Episode transcripts Community.Clark.com / Ask Clark Clark.com daily money newsletter Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275 Submit your questions: Ask Clark. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices