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There are a lot of bonus offers coming from big banks right now, trying to capture multiple lines of your business. Should you go for it? Depends. Clark explains. Also - Consumers collectively seeking store brands to fight inflation is paying off. The big box retailers are battling it out with their private label items as they compete for private label dominance!
Big Bank Bonus Offers: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Private Label Price War: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
Banks Are Offering Bigger Cash Bonuses. How to Decide if You Should Switch. - WSJ
Are Money Market Funds a Safe Place To Stash My Savings?
Top 10 Small Business 401(k) Plan Providers
How To Open a Roth IRA / What Are Index Funds?
How Walmart-owned Sam’s Club is trying to take on Costco’s private label Kirkland
Walmart is opening five automated distribution centers as it tries to keep its grocery dominance
Why You Should Keep Old Credit Card Accounts Open
Navy Federal cashRewards Card Review: Cash Back Credit Card
Should I Update My Income With My Bank or Credit Card Company?
How To Monitor Your Credit
How To Freeze and Unfreeze Your Credit With Experian, Equifax and TransUnion
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Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also today, Target has announced it will no longer accept one form of payment. Clark shares why this is a good idea, with a payment method warning for you.
Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2
Using Checks- A Warning: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
Get an Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN)
Retrieve your Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN)
Where To Buy the Best Cheap Printer
How to Freeze Your Credit With Experian, Equifax and TransUnion
Career opportunities - Careers - About.usps.com
How to Avoid Paying Vacation Rental Fees
Target will stop accepting this old-school form of payment
What Is Mortgage Protection Insurance and Do You Need It?
4 Insurance Policies You Actually Need (and 5 You Don't)
What Is Disability Insurance and How Does It Work?
Southwest Airlines Is Ending Open Seating. Here's What This Historic Change Means for You
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We’ve talked a lot recently about rising insurance rates. The car insurance industry is facing some backlash now, as consumers explore their options. Clark has advice on lowering your premiums. Also today - many people buy lottery tickets, but the odds of winning are insanely low. One couple actually hit a huge jackpot, but what happened next is a very sad story.
Save More On Auto Insurance: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Financial Advisors- Choose Wisely: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
Fed Up With Their Car-Insurance Bills, Drivers Shift Gears - The Wall Street Journal.
NYTimes: How to Rein In Rising Auto Insurance Rates
10 Ways To Save Money on Car Insurance
Mile Auto Insurance: A Firsthand Review
How to Freeze Your Credit With Experian, Equifax and TransUnion
Credit Karma Review: Free Credit Score and More at Your Fingertips
Should I Be Concerned That I’m Receiving Mail at My Home With Someone Else’s Name?
What’s the Best Way To Exchange Dollars for Foreign Currency? And When Should I Exchange Money?
Should You Buy Gold at Costco? / Warning: How You Should NOT Buy Gold
A Couple Won the Powerball. Investing It Turned Into Tragedy. - The WSJournal.
What Is a Fiduciary Financial Advisor and Do I Need One?
How To Find and Choose a Financial Advisor
How to Qualify for Medicaid: Eligibility Requirements
6 Things To Know About Series I Savings Bonds
What Clark Says You Should Do With Your I Bonds This Year
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Recently there has been backlash about the use of phones by teenagers, especially at schools. Some districts and states are doing something about it. Also - restaurants are trying to bring in customers through promotions and deals, but how do you know if you are really getting a bargain?
Student Cell Phone Bans: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Restaurant Promotions: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
NY Students Banned From Using Phones First Hated, Then Loved It
Top 10 Small Business 401(k) Plan Providers
Bottomless Fries, Floats and Broccoli. One Restaurant Chain’s Bid to Get Diners. - WSJ
Why fast food value menus aren’t as good a deal as you might think
How To Prevent, Report and Repair Identity Theft
The Worst Kind of Identity Theft (and How To Prevent It)
How to Freeze Your Credit With Experian, Equifax and TransUnion
Best 529 College Savings Plans By State
Understanding 529 rollovers to a Roth IRA
12 Items That Can't Be Returned to Amazon
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New statistics showing average 401K balances by generation reveal a trouble spot. Clark focuses on Gen X. Also, if you or someone you know does contract work full time or as a side hustle, Clark has important advice about taxes.
Gen X Retirement: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
1099 Tax Traps: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
The Average 401(k) Balance by Age
Axios: Gen X savings gap
7 Best Ways to Save for Retirement in Your 50s
30 Easy Side Hustle Ideas
7 Things To Know Before You Use Zelle
6 Steps To Eliminate Credit Card Debt in 3 Years or Less
Consumer Cellular Review: 5 Things To Know Before You Sign Up
Lifeline Support for Affordable Communications
1099 Income: Why Prepaying Your Taxes Is More Important Than Ever if You Have a Side Hustle
A Surging IRS Penalty Is Costing Americans Billions. Here’s How To Avoid It
Midyear Tax Planning Strategies: Five Things to Do Now
Here's Your Estimated 2024 Tax Refund Schedule
What Is a SEP IRA and Who Is Eligible?
When Should You Get an Accountant To Do Your Taxes?
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Today, Clarkonomics with an overview of the current job market and how to be prepared. Also - Incorrect pricing has been plaguing consumers alongside inflation and may soon be remedied in some places by technology. Meanwhile, why you need to keep your eye on the price! Job Market Update: Segment 1Ask Clark: Segment 2Incorrect Pricing: Segment 3Ask Clark: Segment 4Mentioned on the show:Axios: Labor scarcity is the new normalCompanies are facing a skills-gap crisis that college alone can’t fixCollege credit for working your job? Walmart and McDonald’s are trying itAmazon - 9 skills training programs helping hourly employees grow their careersAmazon - Our Upskilling 2025 programsNYT - U.S. Job Growth Extends Streak, but Signs of Concern EmergeWhy more layoffs could be coming in the second half of 2024Americans are suddenly finding it harder to land a job — and keep itAmerica's startup boom is still going strong. Here's what it means for the economyDemand for better cybersecurity fuels a booming job marketWhat Is a Fiduciary Financial Advisor and Do I Need One?Guide to Brokerage and Investment Advisory Services at Fidelity Investments A supermarket trip may soon look different, thanks to electronic shelf labelsHow To Plan a Trip: Clark's Best Travel Tips To Save MoneyAbout Clark HowardClark.com resourcesEpisode transcriptsCommunity.Clark.comClark.com daily money newsletterConsumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275Learn more about your ad choices: megaphone.fm/adchoicesPublic.com+Public Investing: All investing involves risk. Brokerage services for US listed securities, options and bonds in a self-directed brokerage account are offered by Public Investing, member FINRA & SIPC. Not investment advice. Public Investing offers a High-Yield Cash Account where funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance; Public Investing is not a bank.Cryptocurrency trading services are offered by Bakkt Crypto Solutions, LLC (NMLS ID 1828849), which is licensed to engage in virtual currency business activity by the NYSDFS. Cryptocurrency is highly speculative, involves a high degree of risk, and has the potential for loss of the entire amount of an investment. Cryptocurrency holdings are not protected by the FDIC or SIPC. . See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also, many homeowners continue to receive unsolicited offers to buy their property. Clark discusses what you need to know about such offers, and the first step a seller should take.
Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2
Unsolicited Home Buying Outfits: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
What Is Umbrella Insurance and Do You Need It?
Amazon set to take on Temu and Shein with new discount section
What's the Best Setting for Your Thermostat During the Summer?
Buy a lot of Amazon gadgets? You could get 20% off each time
Stacked vs Unstacked Car Insurance
Which Documents Should You Keep and for How Long?
Why You Should Beware of Unsolicited Offers To Buy Your Home
Beware of Unsolicited Offers to Buy Your Property
Clark Deals - Laptops
How and When To Refinance Your Mortgage: A Step-By-Step Guide
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We’re starting out August with some great news - there is something you can do for free that may help you live longer, and happier. Also - unhappy news of elderly women being ripped off by a home gutter system salesperson. Clark has an important warning for homeowners.
An Attitude Of Gratitude: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Home Improvement Rip-Offs: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
Be grateful for what you have. It may help you live longer
How To Find the Best Deal on Cheap Internet Service in 4 Steps
Best 529 College Savings Plans By State
‘I feel cheated’: Saleswoman charges 2 elderly women over $14,000 for gutters
6 Tips for Hiring a Contractor
How To Buy Term Life Insurance in 7 Easy Steps
Best Term Life Insurance Companies, Plans & Coverage
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In today’s show - more Americans are installing alarm systems to help them not only feel safe from crime, but also for protection in a fire. The alarm business has been rife with long term contracts and high monthly costs. Clark tells you how to get a deal with the same safety. Another area where costs vary wildly is prescription eyeglasses. There's a new rule that makes it even easier to get your glasses at a deep discount.
Home Security Systems: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
The Eyeglass Rule: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
How to Avoid Getting Ripped Off by an Alarm Company
Your Guide to DIY Home Security Systems
Home Security System Ratings & Reviews
How to change your name and what government agencies to notify
Best Online Will Maker: 5 Free or Cheap Options
What Is a Personal Loan and Should You Get One?
Eyeglass Rule updates: What they mean for you
The Best Places To Buy Eyeglasses
Are Indexed Universal Life Insurance Policies a Good Option or a Scam?
Term Life vs. Whole Life Insurance: Understanding the Difference
How To Buy Term Life Insurance in 7 Easy Steps
How To Open a Roth IRA
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Inflation has curved downward affecting interest rates, presenting challenges for savers. There are great differences between financial institutions regarding savings rates. Clark discusses how to get the best rates on CDs and savings accounts, and why you NEVER allow a CD to auto-renew. Also, Amazon is feeling the heat from Temu and Shein, and they are answering with a new competitive site.
Saving Rates Update: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Amazon’s New Discount Store: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
16 of the Best High-Yield Online Savings Accounts in July 2024
Best Online Banks: Free Checking and High-Interest Savings Accounts
Why Big Banks Are a Bad Place for Your Cash
What To Do BEFORE Your CD Expires
What Is a 403(b) and How Does It Work?
How a 457 Plan Works After Retirement - Investopedia
What Are Index Funds?
Longevity Insurance: What Is It and Do You Need It?
Amazon set to take on Temu and Shein with new discount section
How Higher Income Can Affect Medicare Premiums
7 Things To Know Before You Use Zelle
How To Spot and Avoid Gift Card Scams
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Today, Clark explains how, with the economy in slower gear, it is more important than ever to re-shop travel. The savings can be significant. Also- a warning about a common and potentially devastating scam wherein a criminal posing as a fraud specialist, is actually a specialist at committing fraud targeting bank & retirement accounts. Know what this scam looks & sounds like, and what to do when you recognize it.
Save More: Re-shop Travel: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Financial Impersonation Scams: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
Holiday Travel Is Booming. Why Are Airlines Doing So Badly?
5 Things You Should Re-Shop To Save Money
Should You Ever Book a Nonrefundable Hotel Room?
Cheapest Way to Rent a Car: Expert Tips
Why You Should Never Prepay for a Rental Car
Why You Should Re-Shop Your Cruise
8 Things to Know Before You Fly Spirit Airlines
Elliott Report: Home
Should I Tip on a Cruise?
Got a call about fraud activity on your bank account? It could be a scammer
Google Voice Verification Code Scam
The Google Voice scam: How this verification code scam works and how to avoid it
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Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also today, are you paying too much for your summer soundtrack? With online music services raising prices, find out how to legally stream music for free.
Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2
Free Music Online: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
Why I Think Medicare Advantage Plans Stink - Clark Howard
Will Social Security Run Out?
When Is the Best Time To Collect Social Security?
7 Things To Know About Costco Pharmacy
10 Ways To Save on Prescription Drugs
Stash Review: How It Works, Pros & Cons
13 Places To Listen to Free Music Online
Warning: Why You Should Never Buy Visa Gift Cards
The One and Only Exception to Clark Howard's 'No Gift Card' Rule
How To Spot and Avoid Gift Card Scams
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Be aware, falling for this hotly touted investment pitch can burn your wallet - What to know about Private Placements. Also, when is a bank not a bank? Hundreds of millions of dollars have vanished from multiple fintechs, money that was deposited via the fintech apps. Clark did some digging and lets you know what he’s found out.
Beware Of Private Placements: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Fintech Missing Money: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
A Real-Estate Fund Industry Is Bleeding Billions After Starwood Capped Withdrawals - The WSJ
Can a Patient Advocate Help With Your Medical Bills?
How Should I Donate a Non-Working Vehicle?
6 things you need to know before donating your used vehicle
NYTimes: What Happens When Your Bank Isn’t Really a Bank and Your Money Disappears?
How thousands of Americans got caught in fintech’s false promise and lost access to bank accounts
Chase’s plan to charge for checking accounts—and how consumers might respond
Report: The #1 Internet Provider in America
Fixed Wireless Internet: Using Your Cellular Service Provider for Home Internet
What Is Umbrella Insurance and Do You Need It?
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Semper Paratus! Clark discusses the CrowdStrike outage and what you can do to prepare for any future tech outages. Also - Even as the economy strengthens, financial struggles are real and persistent for many, made worse by today’s high interest rates. Use Clark smart strategies for handling credit card debt.
Crowdstrike Lesson: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Credit Card Debt: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
Global Microsoft CrowdStrike outage creates issues from Starbucks to schools to hospitals
NYTimes: How to Guard Against Scams Tied to the CrowdStrike Crash
How a faulty CrowdStrike update crashed computers around the world
Massive IT outage spotlights major vulnerabilities in the global information ecosystem
Recovering from the global tech outage could be a long, arduous process
Largest IT outage in history expected to barely register in the economy
Air passenger rights - Your Europe
7 Things To Know About Costco Pharmacy
American Borrowers Are on Shakier Ground. These Charts Show Why. WSJ
Credit Union vs. Bank: What's the Difference?
Clark Howard's 2024 Credit Card Debt Elimination Strategy
Credit Score Guide
Should I Buy Additional Insurance From a Rental Car Company?
Cheapest Way to Rent a Car: Expert Tips
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Some home buyers are using mortgage products to make houses more affordable, but these types of mortgages can be very dangerous to your wallet. Also, it’s time to do back to school shopping for many parents. Clark shares tips for saving money on everything from supplies to clothes to computers.
Dangerous Mortgages: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Back To School Shopping: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
More people are taking a mortgage over 40 years – what this means for young people’s finances
Mortgages Archives - Clark Howard
How To Open a Roth IRA
Clark Deals - Tablets / Clark.com - Cell Phone Guide
Best 2% Cash Back Credit Cards: 9 Options in 2024
Why Does Clark Howard Wear 2 Watches?
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Changes are happening at 2 of Clark’s favorites retailers, Costco & Sam’s Club, that members need to know about. Also, Clark talks about why there are an increasing number of brownouts and blackouts across the country and how to be prepared without spending a fortune. Clark Deals - GeneratorsChanges At Costco & Sam’s Club: Segment 1Ask Clark: Segment 2Be Prepared For Power Blackouts: Segment 3Ask Clark: Segment 4Mentioned on the show:New York Post: Sam’s Club members threaten to jump to Costco after wholesale giant chops key perkCostco hikes membership fee for the first time since 2017Costco to Lift Membership Fees for First Time in Seven Years - The WSJWhat's the Best Savings Account for a Teenager?Fidelity Investments Review: Pros & ConsWhat Is a Fiduciary Financial Advisor and Do I Need One?The Best Time and Place To Buy Small Kitchen Appliances[The Washington Post] How to power your home through an outage without a gas generatorWind energy is on a tear and has beaten coal for two months straightHomes into giant batteries: MIT plans energy cement to power your houseAI is exhausting the power grid. Tech firms are seeking a miracle solution.Bitcoin miner CleanSpark buys five Georgia data centersClark Deals - The top 10 deals of the week!People aren't spending like they used toClark.com resourcesEpisode transcriptsCommunity.Clark.comClark.com daily money newsletterConsumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275Learn more about your ad choices: megaphone.fm/adchoicesPublic.com+Public Investing Disclosure: Public Investing offers a High-Yield Cash Account where funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance; Public Investing is not a bank. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also today - Seniors are getting scammed more and more. But there are ways to help protect loved ones.
Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2
Senior Scam Alert: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
Clark Howard's Simple Steps To Get Better Customer Service
Do Not Give Your Social Security Number at These Places
403b Wise / What Is a 403(b) and How Does It Work?
Should You Get a Business Credit Card? | When is it Worth it?
10 Clark Howard 'Never, Not Ever' Rules To Protect Your Money
7 Things To Know Before You Use Zelle
Should I Use a Credit Card or Give Up My Bank Account Info To Save 2.3%?
How To Create a Safe Password
Scamming Seniors Is a Growing Problem. Wall Street Wants Washington to Stop It
Elder fraud has reached epidemic proportions – a geriatrician explains what older Americans need to know — The Conversation
Are older adults more vulnerable to scams? What psychologists have learned about who’s most susceptible, and when — The Conversation
Why You Should Never Prepay for a Rental Car
How To Dispute a Charge on Your Credit Card
Submit a complaint | Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
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In today’s show - this is an election year, and we don’t do politics here. But we’re hearing all sorts of perspectives from across the political spectrum about whether Americans are doing better or worse than they were years ago. Clark cuts through the clutter to get at what’s really going on in a segment called Clarkonomics. Also, what’s more American than good old USA legal tender? So what do you do when many places no longer accept cash?
Clarkonomics: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
No Cash Zones: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
CEOs made nearly 200 times what their workers got paid last year
PEW - The State of the American Middle Class
Middle-class Americans are falling behind
When Should You File a Claim on Your Homeowners Insurance?
One Tech Tip: Use a roaming eSIM on your summer travels to avoid cellphone data fees
10 Things Homeowners Insurance Doesn't Always Cover
Want to Pay Cash? That’ll Cost You Extra
How to Teach Young Kids About Money
How to wipe the hard drive of a Windows computer.
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Today Clark talks about our two biggest cost areas -transportation and housing. There’s good news - and bad, depending on whether you’re looking to buy or sell a used car. Plus, the outlook for new car buyers. And, the American Dream has long included a vision of homeownership. But is it possible to build wealth while renting?
Car Prices: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Wealth Building Rewrite: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
CarMax Stock Rises After Earnings Dip. There’s a Used-Car Shortage
Axios: Charted: Return of the lower-cost vehicle
How To Buy a Used Car - Clark.com
How to Buy a New Car in 5 Steps
Renting Forever and Trying to Create a Strong Financial Future
10 Big U.S. Cities With the Cheapest Apartment Rents
How To Open a Roth IRA
Invest & Retire - Clark.com
Best Online Banks: Free Checking and High-Interest Savings Accounts
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Today - Clark discusses what’s behind the collapse in customer service over the past 2 years and how savvy companies can distinguish themselves. Also, Tax ID theft remains a growing problem that can impact people for years. Know the two important steps tax filers can take now to protect their identity.
Customer No-Service: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Tax ID Theft: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
Customer Experience Gets Worse. Again.
Complaints are different when customers think a company cares — The Conversation
Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card Review: What You Should Know About the Travel Card
BBB-File a Complaint
NYTimes: First a Victim of Tax Return Identity Theft, Then a 2-Year Wait for a Refund
NYTimes: Rampant Identity Theft Is Taxing the I.R.S.
How To Deal With Tax Return Identity Theft
Why You Do Not Want To Get a Big Tax Refund Check
Reduce your withholding to beat tax refund ID thieves
Why automatic savings works: How to do it & the best ways to save
Get An Identity Protection PIN | Internal Revenue Service
Rolling PWN Attack / How to protect your keyless car from theft
Scam Alert: How To Protect Yourself From Voice Cloning
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