The $8 Sunscreen That Beats Everyone Else & Surprising Truth About Side Hustles

Are you overpaying for sunscreen just because of a fancy brand name? Consumer Reports recently released its annual sunscreen rankings, and the results prove once again that 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, but she discovered 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 shares her recent money-making experience with her closet.

Plus, Christa shares your #AskClark questions and Clark gives his take. All this and more on the July 6, 2026, episode of The Clark Howard Show. Submit your questions: https://clark.com/ask

Helpful links from the show:
https://www.consumerreports.org/health/sunscreens/c33614/
https://clark.com/make-money/easy-side-hustle-ideas/

00:00 - Intro
01:04 - The $8 Sunscreen That Beats Everyone Else
06:30 - Ask Clark - How Much Windstorm Deductible Should You Carry on a Paid-Off Gulf Coast Home? (Robert, Alabama)
09:18 - Ask Clark - Is Monarch Money Safe to Use With Plaid, or Is It Better to Keep Financial Accounts Unlinked? (Jake, Ohio)
11:43 - Ask Clark - Can I Close My Big Bank Credit Cards Without Hurting My 815 Credit Score? (David, Nevada)
14:58 - Surprising Truth About Side Hustles
21:04 - Ask Clark - Will Replacing a Lanai With a Florida Room Increase My Home's Value? (Dwight, Florida)
22:49 - What's the Best Way for a High School Student to Carry Spending Money in Europe? (AJ, Wisconsin)
24:21 - Are HotelSlash and AutoSlash Legitimate Money-Saving Travel Tools? (Amy, Oregon)


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