The Clark Howard Podcast — 01.07.26 What Early Tax Filers Need To Know / When To Take Social Security

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01.07.26 What Early Tax Filers Need To Know / When To Take Social Security

The Clark Howard Podcast

This time of year tax forms start landing in your mailbox. Clark clears the confusion and misinformation around the IRS’s Direct File vs Free File offerings. Also, a topic sure to generate a lot of Clark Stinks - Clark’s opinion on why you should wait until age 70 to take social security - with two exceptions. Tax…

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