About this episode

The episode discusses new sunscreen options and the realities of modern side hustles.

Today, something new under the sun - at least in the U.S.: A now FDA approved sunscreen option long in use overseas, arrives next year. Meanwhile, are you overpaying for sunscreen just because of a fancy brand name? Consumer Reports released its annual sunscreen rankings, and the results again prove you don't have to spend a fortune to protect your skin. Also, Clark dives into the reality of modern side hustles. A TikTok influencer recently went viral after testing different side hustles every day for 100 days to make $100 a day, learning that only three were actually worth sticking with. The truth is, if a side hustle is incredibly easy to start, there are no effective barriers to entry. When anyone can do a job, the organizer doesn’t have to pay you well. If you want to make a meaningful, steady income, you need a side hustle that leverages education, training, or special skills that set you apart from the crowd. However, if you just need quick, one-time cash, look no further than your own home—just like Christa, who came out of her closet with cash assets! Plus, Christa shares your #AskClark questions and Clark gives his take. All this and more on the July 6, 2026, episode of…

People in this episode

Host: Clark Howard

Guest: Christa

Topics covered

• sunscreen
• side hustles
• consumer reports
• financial advice
• TikTok influencer

Keywords

• sunscreen
• side hustle
• Consumer Reports
• financial advice
• TikTok

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Consumer Reports, Monarch Money

Products: sunscreen

Books & works: 21 Best Sunscreens of 2026

More episodes of The Clark Howard Podcast

• 07.21.26 Ask An Advisor With Wes Moss · July 21, 2026 · 33 min
• 07-20-2026 WFH Is Reshaping Employment / Health Insurance Costs · July 20, 2026 · 36 min
• 07.17.26 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Your Car’s Longevity · July 17, 2026 · 36 min
• 07.15.26 Clark Discredits a Long-Held Credit Card Myth / SCAM WARNINGS · July 15, 2026 · 34 min
• 07.14.26 Ask An Advisor With Wes Moss · July 14, 2026 · 34 min
• 07.13.26 How Much $ Is In Your Payment App? / Weddings: Less Is More Forever · July 13, 2026 · 28 min

Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the The Clark Howard Podcast podcast page.