08.07.26 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Promises And Prenups

"Half or more marriages end in divorce." That statistic, which Clark Howard has known for years, finally broke through his romantic resistance to prenuptial agreements. On this episode of The Clark Howard Podcast, the longtime consumer advocate publicly reverses a position he held for decades, admitting his advice on prenups was "careless" and could have hurt people. The episode also features the weekly "Clark Stinks" segment where listeners correct his advice, plus a detailed financial roadmap for a young California woman trying to build wealth and buy a home in an impossibly expensive market.

Clark Stinks: Listener Corrections and Expanded Advice

The first half of the episode is devoted to Clark Stinks, where listeners point out where Clark's advice fell short. Several corrections stand out for their practical value.

A California listener reminded Clark about the massive savings from flying out of Tijuana Airport for Mexico destinations. Clark recalled walking across the cross-border bridge into the Tijuana terminal, where a trip to the Galapagos that cost $1,200 from San Diego and $900 from Los Angeles was available for under $500 plus a $25 cross-border express fee. Clark noted this works because U.S. airfares are typically lower than Canadian ones, so Canadians cross south for cheaper flights while Americans cross into Tijuana for Mexico-bound travel.