07-20-2026 WFH Is Reshaping Employment / Health Insurance Costs
About this episode
The episode discusses the impact of remote work on careers and the rising costs of healthcare.
Today - remote work became essential during COVID, but could it be hurting your career now? While the benefits of working remotely are undeniable, new data shows that "out of sight, out of mind" is a dangerous reality in corporate America. Clark shares several things to consider if you want to protect your paycheck and position yourself for promotions. Also, a massive storm is brewing in the healthcare industry, and it is going to hit your wallet hard. The soaring cost of healthcare—driven heavily by hospital system monopolies in major metro areas—is pushing individual deductibles toward an estimated $15,000 and family deductibles past $30,000 by 2027. Clark explains everything you need to know - including another disadvantage in Advantage Plans. Plus, Christa shares your #AskClark questions and Clark gives his take. All this and more on the July 20, 2026, episode of The Clark Howard Show. Submit your questions: Ask Clark. WFH Benefits & Risks: Segment 1 Ask Clark: Segment 2 Health Insurance Update: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: Working remotely could make you more vulnerable to a layoff than AI Scam Alert: How To Avoid Home Title Theft - Clark…
People in this episode
Host: Clark Howard
Topics covered
- remote work
- healthcare costs
- career advancement
- insurance
- layoff risks
- Ask Clark
Keywords
- remote work
- health insurance
- career risks
- deductibles
- Ask Clark
- hospital monopolies
- layoff vulnerability
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Advantage Plans, Home Title Lock, Raisin
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