05.08.26   Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks  /  Pay Off Your Mortgage or Invest?

05.08.26 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Pay Off Your Mortgage or Invest?

May 8, 2026 · 31 min

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Clark Howard addresses listener criticisms and discusses whether to pay off a mortgage or invest.

Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also, deciding whether to throw extra cash at your mortgage or funnel it into the stock market is one of the most debated dilemmas in personal finance, especially now that nearly a quarter of homeowners are carrying rates at 6% or higher. While Clark despises debt and champions the psychological freedom of owning your home free and clear, it’s vital to balance that achievement with the mathematical reality of long-term financial security. Clark offers guidelines for creating your financial priorities, including Team Clark’s new Pay Off Mortgage or Invest Calculator, to help make sure your money is working as hard as possible for the future. Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2 Financial Priorities: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: What’s the Total Value of the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card Perks? Top 10 Perks of the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card Report: How Much You Need To Save in Each State To Retire Comfortably Best Prepaid Cards: Top Debit Card Alternatives - Clark Howard Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage or Invest? - Clark Howard…

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