05.11.22 SAVE MORE: Reduce Energy Consumption / Diamonds Are Cheaper Forever

The cost of solar is down 80% from a decade ago - a way to defray energy cost, along with ultra efficient HVAC systems coming soon. Ways to reduce energy consumption now include LED light bulbs,  adequate insulation and smart thermostats.  Also - lab created diamonds are taking off and for a very beautiful reason.  Energy Consumption: Segment 1 Ask Clark: Segment 2 Lab Created Diamonds: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: How To Save Money on Utilities How To Extend the Lives of These 5 Major Appliances Driveway: 5 Things To Know Before You Buy or Sell a Car Online 7 Places to Get the Best Deals on Lab-Created Diamonds How to Buy Term Life Insurance in 7 Easy Steps Best Investment Companies for Investors in 2022 What Is a Spousal IRA and What Are the Rules? Best Balance Transfer Credit Cards: Top Picks for 2022   Clark.com resources Episode transcripts Clark.com daily money newsletter Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275 Learn more about your ad choices: megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Save more and spend less is more than just a motto for money expert Clark Howard; it’s a way of life. Clark and his crew — Team Clark — are on a mission to empower people to take control of their personal finances by providing money-saving tips, consumer advice, hot deals and economic news to help everyone achieve financial freedom. Clark is a nationally syndicated radio talk show host and a consumer reporter for television stations around the country. His podcast, The Clark Howard Show, receives more than one million downloads each month and is a hub for listeners to get valuable advice on-demand any time. Clark answers questions on the most popular business and consumer topics including; how to buy a cars, financing a home, retirement planning, shopping for insurance and getting the most out of your savings. Join the conversation and submit your question to www.clark.com/askclark . Clark spearheads two free resources — Clark.com and ClarkDeals.com — to encourage consumers to save more, spend less and avoid ripoffs.