09.23.26 How To Shop Home Internet / College Savings Strategies

Is Your Internet Provider Ripping You Off? & How Clark Finished College Fast To Save Money Are you still paying the "inertia tax" on your home internet? As giant cable megamergers reshape the market, big providers are steadily jacking up prices on customers who stay on autopilot – just like old landline companies did decades ago. Clark reveals how to break free from the cable monster. Plus, with student loan interest rates soaring and college costs out of control, Clark breaks down the growing trend of 3-year bachelor's degree programs. Drawing on his personal experience of rushing through undergrad to save cash, Clark explains how accelerated and reduced-credit degree options are helping students bypass massive debt, slash room-and-board expenses, and keep their financial futures on track. Plus, Christa shares your #AskClark questions and Clark gives his take. All this and more on the September 23, 2026, episode of The Clark Howard Show. Submit your questions: Ask Clark. Clark Smart Home Internet: Segment 1 Ask Clark: Segment 2 Save On College: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: Clark Howard's Tips To Save Money on Home Internet in 2026 Report: The #1 Internet Provider in America - Clark Howard Fixed Wireless Internet: Using Your Cellular Service Provider for Home Internet Internet Archives - Clark Howard Mint Mobile Deal: Unlimited Plan & Home Internet for $45/Mo. Your Discover Card Is Migrating to Capital One: What to Expect What's Going on With Federal Student Loans? | NEA The number of colleges getting rid of student debt is growing Home Equity Loan Calculator - Clark Howard When You Should (and Shouldn't) Use a 529 Plan - Clark Howard Best 529 College Savings Plans By State Clark.com resources: Episode transcripts Community.Clark.com / Ask Clark Clark.com daily money newsletter Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices