06.10.26 Automatic Retirement Accounts / Inflation Calculation

06.10.26 Automatic Retirement Accounts / Inflation Calculation

From The Clark Howard Podcast by Clark Howard

June 10, 2026 · 37 min

About this episode

Clark discusses automatic retirement accounts and the impact of inflation on everyday expenses.

Clark’s teaching mission has always focused on getting you to save every dollar you can for retirement, especially when you can “set it and forget it” through automatic contributions. It’s the best way to achieve financial freedom. Smart new initiatives are helping Americans save more: Automatic Retirement Savings Programs. Meanwhile, if you feel like your paycheck isn't going as far as it used to, you’re right. Comparing what everyday items cost 30 years ago versus today, the math explains why so many hardworking Americans feel completely squeezed. Critical pillars of the American dream have skyrocketed. Check out the link below to calculate your own inflation reality and see how to make your dollars work harder for you. Inflation Calculator - Clark.com Plus, Christa shares your #AskClark questions and Clark gives his take. All this and more on the June 10, 2026, episode of The Clark Howard Show. Submit your questions: Ask Clark Automatic Retirement Savings: Segment 1 Ask Clark: Segment 2 Calculating Inflation: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: [The Washington Post] A better way to make saving money easier What Is a 403(b) and How Does It Work? - Clark Howard…

People in this episode

Host: Clark Howard

Topics covered

  • retirement savings
  • inflation
  • financial freedom
  • automatic contributions
  • cost of living
  • Ask Clark

Keywords

  • retirement
  • inflation
  • savings
  • financial freedom
  • cost comparison
  • Ask Clark

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Clark.com, The Washington Post

Products: Automatic Retirement Savings Programs, Inflation Calculator

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