A wonderful culture shift has taken place. Younger generations are becoming rich, and not through hitting the lottery or buying hot stocks. There are simple ways to make this happen, and we have a new tool at Clark.com to help you see how much you can save over time. Also today, bargains keep getting better! Target is getting more competitive with a storewide discount brand.

Youth Saving & Investing: Segment 1

Ask Clark: Segment 2

Target’s New Discount Brand: Segment 3

Ask Clark: Segment 4


Mentioned on the show:

Clark.com SAVINGS TABLE

Want to retire with a million bucks in the bank? Here's one tip on how to do it. - USA TODAY

WSJ.com: These Teenagers Know More About Investing Than You Do

Wealth Inequality by Age in the Post-Pandemic Era

How Much Should You Have Saved for Retirement by Now?

How a summer job could turn you into a millionaire

Investing & Retirement Archives - Clark Howard

Understanding Velocity Banking, and How It Helps You Rapidly Pay Down Debt

What Is Homeowners Insurance?

Target creates its cheapest in-store brand as consumers are squeezed

Target's new low-cost brand dealworthy gives bargain hunters a new department to shop at with prices lower than $1.


The Best Car-Buying Services in 2024 / How to Buy a Used Car in 7 Steps


5 Reasons Sam’s Club Is Better Than Costco


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03.06.24  Young Investors  /  Target’s New Discount Store Brand

More than 40% of homeowners carrying a mortgage right now are over age 65. Clark discusses the implications of this obligation in terms of interest rates, loan term lengths and home prices. Also, how much can you trust a website’s chatbot? Air Canada recently got into trouble over its AI bot. What you need to know about AI in the information space, including a NEVER rule about searches. 

Having A Mortgage At Age 65+: Segment 1

Ask Clark: Segment 2

AI Chatbot & Search Warning: Segment 3

Ask Clark: Segment 4


Mentioned on the show:

NYT Keeping a Mortgage After 65: A ‘No Brainer’ or a Big Risk?

Best Cell Phone Plans in 2024: The Cheapest Plan for Every Need

Term Life vs. Whole Life Insurance: Understanding the Difference

What Is Term Life Insurance?

How To Buy Term Life Insurance in 7 Easy Steps

Best Investment Companies for Investors in 2023

Best Auto Insurance Companies and Some of the Worst

Why You Need To Re-Shop Your Car Insurance Right Now

Homeowners Insurance Archives - Clark Howard

New York Post: Air Canada ordered to refund passenger after ‘misleading’ conversation with site’s AI chatbot

5 Money Tips To Know Before You Travel Abroad

What’s the Best Way To Exchange Dollars for Foreign Currency?


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03.05.24  Carrying A Mortgage Over Age 65  /  AI Chatbot & Search Warning

If you’ve recently sold I Bonds and/or receive 1099s, Clark has an important tax tip for you. Also today - Clark discusses some employment cross currents in play now to keep in mind as you survey the job market, and for employers to be aware of as they seek workers.

I Bond Tax Tip: Segment 1

Ask Clark: Segment 2

What Workers Want: Segment 3

Ask Clark: Segment 4


Mentioned on the show:

Should You Sell Your I Bonds Right Now?

Making Money on I Bonds Was Easy. The Tax Paperwork Isn’t. - The Wall Street Journal.

How to Freeze Your Credit With Experian, Equifax and TransUnion

How getting a second opinion can stop you being ripped off — The Conversation


Americans want more control over when they work, not just where 

Employee salary expectations are evolving — and escalating a threat for businesses

How to find a job you’ll actually like

Workers are spending a lot of money returning to the office — and it's raising turnover risks

[The Washington Post] The best times to book cheap flights for every vacation season


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03.04.24  Two Important Tax Tips  /   What Workers Want

Welcome to a SPECIAL EDITION of  the Clark Howard Show, where our mission is to serve and empower you to make better financial decisions in your life. Today, Clark hits on a few key basic strategies to have more money in your life: They are:
- SPEND LESS: Need vs. Wants and how to tell the difference
- Clark’s strategy to start saving TODAY for retirement - regardless of your age
- SAVE MORE on transportation
- AVOID GETTING RIPPED OFF by protecting your identity and credit
Segment 1: Behavioral - Back to basics on needs vs. wants
Segment 2; Start saving today for retirement

Begin with 1%, or up to an employer match if possible and available 

When you get a raise, pretend you didn’t and increase your contribution


Segment 3: Only buy a car you can afford

If you have to take a loan, 42 months maximum

Compare loans

Consider buying used 


Segment 4: Protect your identity

Don’t ever carry checks or your Social Security card

Your credit is the key to your identity -Freeze your credit! 

Don’t use a debit card

Use virtual card numbers online


Mentioned on the show:

Six Essential Questions to Ask Yourself Before Making a Major Purchase

Advice | Fear of missing out can keep you broke. Fight the spending temptation.

Why are sales so hard to resist? It's your brain, on discounts


How To Save Money: Spend Less & Build Your Savings  /  Save Money Archives


How To Save and Invest the Clark Howard Way

Avoid the #1 Mistake That Car Buyers Make


Clark.com - Buying A Used Car /  How To Buy A Vehicle


Should I Ever Buy Extras Car Dealerships Sell in Their F&I Departments?

How To Prevent, Report and Repair Identity Theft

Do Not Give Your Social Security Number at These Places

7 Items You Should Never Carry in Your Wallet

Why You Should Never Mail a Check

How to Freeze Your Credit With Experian, Equifax and TransUnion

Why You Should Never Use a Debit Card To Pay for Anything

The Safer Way To Use Your Debit Card

Virtual Credit Cards: An Online Security Measure Worth Taking?


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03.02.24  SPECIAL SATURDAY EDITION: Empowerment 101

Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also in this episode - Clark has serious reservations about the breakdown of standards in the hotel industry, especially when it comes to booking a room. There’s important new info to be aware of when planning travel. 


Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2

Hotel Booking Warning: Segment 3

Ask Clark: Segment 4


Mentioned on the show:

15 of the Best Free Workout And Fitness Apps

How To Get a Gym Membership for Practically Free

6 Things to Know About the SilverSneakers Program for Seniors

Food Expiration Dates: What You Need To Know

Food Product Dating | Food Safety and Inspection Service

Should I Pay Off Debt, Save Money or Invest?

Warehouse Clubs Archives - Clark Howard

Do You Get Better Prices on Hotels From Third-Party Sites or by Booking Directly?

Where You Should (and Should Not) Book Your Next Vacation

How Often Does Clark Book Travel Via Capital One Travel When It’s Often More Expensive?

5 Steps To Getting a Good Deal on a Hotel Room

Should You Ever Book a Nonrefundable Hotel Room?

Investopedia - Retirement Planning: Strategies, Tools, Choices

Retirement Planning: Strategy, Savings and Income

Fidelity Investments | Retirement Guidance

Education | Retirement Plan Services - Schwab Workplace

Invest & Retire - Clark.com

What Is a Fiduciary Financial Advisor and Do I Need One?

How To Find and Choose a Financial Advisor

How to Freeze Your Credit With Experian, Equifax and TransUnion

How To Create a Safe Password

Ambulance rides can be costly — and consumers aren't protected from surprise bills

Habitat for Humanity - Clark Howard


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03.01.24  Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks  /   HOTEL Booking: An Important Update

A common mistake car owners make is facilitating the rise in auto theft. There are 2 things you can do to protect your wheels. Also today - After the health club failures of 20 & 21 the industry roared back and stayed strong through 23. New stats show that trend is now reversing, which will affect the offers you’ll see. Clark explains the best way to handle gym membership to protect your wallet. 

Car Theft Prevention: Segment 1

Ask Clark: Segment 2

Gym Memberships: Segment 3

Ask Clark: Segment 4


Mentioned on the show:

How one city took on rising car thefts — and brought the numbers down

10 Ways To Save Money on Car Insurance

How To Open a Roth IRA

Credit Card Car Rental Insurance: What You Need To Know

Non-Owner Car Insurance: Who Needs It? - Investopedia

What Is Umbrella Insurance and Do You Need It?

How To Get a Gym Membership for Practically Free

Should You Buy Out Your Leased Car?


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02.29.24    Grand Theft Auto   /   Clark Smart Gym Membership

Scammers are using a new tactic to get to you and your money, and it’s up close & in person.  Also, the days of working for one company for an entire career are long gone. Clark discusses creating financial stability in an age marked by inconsistent and unstable employment. 

FBI Scam Warning: Segment 1

Ask Clark: Segment 2

Job Uncertainty & Your Savings: Segment 3

Ask Clark: Segment 4


Mentioned on the show:


When cybercrime leaves the web: FBI warns that scammers could come right to your door - USA TODAY 

Consumer Reports Lists Ten Most Reliable Cars

[The Washington Post] This fridge hack can slash your food waste

The myth of men’s full-time employment — The Conversation

How To Save Money: Spend Less & Build Your Savings

How Much Money Do I Need in My Emergency Fund?

How To Find Cheap Flights in 3 Easy Steps


The Best Place To Buy a Mattress  

How Can I Get Rid of My Old Mattress Cheaply?

10 Best Restaurant Apps for Fast Food Deals


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02.28.24  FBI Scam Warning: Cybercriminal Couriers  /   A Mindset For Rainy Day Funds

Clark discusses “nonprofit” hospitals and two crucial steps to take if you get a large hospital bill. Also today, there are multitudes of properties bought for the sole purpose of renting them out, but the rules of the game keep changing. To protect your finances, follow Clark’s rule for buying investment properties.

Negotiate Hospital Bills: Segment 1

Ask Clark: Segment 2

Short Term Rental Property: Segment 3

Ask Clark: Segment 4


Mentioned on the show:

Nonprofit hospitals have an obligation to help their communities, but the people who live nearby may see little benefit — The Conversation

Have medical debt? Anything already paid or under $500 should no longer be on your credit report

When Do You Tell a Car Dealership You're Paying Cash?

Palm Springs capped Airbnb rentals. Now some home prices are in free-fall

Use of cameras and recording devices - Airbnb Help Center

How To Open a Roth IRA

How Many Credit Cards Should I Have?


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02.27.24  You CAN  Negotiate Hospital Bills  /   Rental Property: Opportunity & Hazard

A common text scam just attempted to infiltrate Clark’s own company. Hear how that turned out! Also today,  a warning if you receive packages from online retailers, and the one thing you need to do immediately when you do receive an item. 

Text Scam Targets Companies: Segment 1

Ask Clark: Segment 2

Retail Return Fraud: Segment 3

Ask Clark: Segment 4


Mentioned on the show:

Do Your Boss a Favor and Don't Fall for a Gift Card Scam - ITRC

Think you know what the top scam of 2023 was? Take a guess

What Brokerage Do You Recommend for First-Time Investors or Kids?

What's the Best Savings Account for a Teenager?

Hot Water Recirculation Systems

Streaming TV - Clark.com

NYTimes: She Ordered an Ashtray and Got a Can of Tuna

Types of Health Insurance Plans

Should You Ever Decline a Credit Limit Increase?

How To Increase the Credit Limit on Your Credit Card


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02.26.24  A Scam Hits Home  /  Retail Return Fraud

Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also today,  do you or someone you know have a safety deposit box? Clark has a very important warning if the answer is yes. 


Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2

Unsafe Deposit Boxes: Segment 3

Ask Clark: Segment 4


Mentioned on the show:

6 Things To Know About Series I Savings Bonds

Should You Sell Your I Bonds Right Now?

When Is the Best Time To Collect Social Security?

Which Home Security Systems Rank Better Than Ring?

Clark Howard's Simple Steps To Get Better Customer Service

The US Sun: A judge dismissed my lawsuit against Chase when $100,000 & a $10k necklace vanished – years later I saw it on TV

Is a Safe Deposit Box Really Safe?

How Should I Handle Car Insurance for My Teenage Driver?

5 Steps To Getting a Good Deal on a Hotel Room


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02.23.24  Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks  /   Warning: Safety Deposit Boxes

CDs - Are they still a good deal? Given where inflation and interest rates are heading, Clark explains that we’ve arrived at a tipping point for savers, and how to best put your money to work. Also, a report has come out about the best supermarkets in the country. What makes them great? It’s a factor you may not think about. 

The SAVE MORE CD Strategy: Segment 1

Ask Clark: Segment 2

Best Supermarkets: Segment 3

Ask Clark: Segment 4


Mentioned on the show:

The Best CD Rates for February 2024

Why you should open a CD this February - CBS News

What Is a CD Ladder and When Is It a Good Idea?

16 of the Best High-Yield Online Savings Accounts in February 2024

Municipal Bond: Definition, Types, Risks, and Tax Benefits

How Many Bank Accounts Should You Have? - Clark Howard

Credit Cards Could Swipe Department Stores’ Profits - The WSJ.

Should You Get a Store Credit Card?

Supermarkets - The American Customer Satisfaction Index

CNBC - Costco has replaced Trader Joe’s as America’s favorite supermarket


American Customer Satisfaction Index 

6 Best Apps To Save Money on Groceries

22 Ways To Save Money on Groceries

10 Ways You're Wasting Money on Groceries

How To Use Camelcamelcamel

Google Fi Wireless: My Experience as a Five-Year Customer (Pros and Cons)

The Best International Phone Plans


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02.22.24   A Season For Savers: Revisiting CDs  /  What Makes A Supermarket Superior

As the big phone companies plan big price increases, smaller competitors are taking a bigger share of the marketplace. Clark shares easy ways to keep costs down.  Also, you’ve heard of getting a second opinion when it comes to medical procedures, but did you know that getting a second opinion in all sorts of consumer areas can save you big bucks?

SAVE on Cell Phone Service: Segment 1

Ask Clark: Segment 2

Get A Second Opinion: Segment 3

Ask Clark: Segment 4


Mentioned on the show:

Comcast, Charter add subs; survey finds consumers very open to MVNOs

T-Mobile Eyes Price Hikes As AT&T, Verizon Set to Raise Rates in March

Best Cell Phone Plans in 2024: The Cheapest Plan for Every Need

What Is Owner's Title Insurance and Do You Need It?

Home Title Lock: Is It the Same As Home Title Insurance?

Counterfeit Stamps

How getting a second opinion can stop you being ripped off — The Conversation

Brushing Scam – United States Postal Inspection Service

“Brushing” Scam Indicates a Serious Problem for Victims

How Can I Make Freezing a Young Person's Credit Less Risky?

Should You Make Your Child an Authorized User on Your Credit Card?

Credit Karma Review: Free Credit Score and More at Your Fingertips


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02.21.24  SAVE MORE On Cell Service  /  The Value Of A Second Opinion

Venmo is publicly sharing your info. Clark has a special privacy check up for Venmo users.  Later - collectively entrepreneurs set a new record last year. Get Clark’s take on entrepreneurship and its value for the economy. 

Venmo Privacy Check: Segment 1

Ask Clark: Segment 2

On Entrepreneurship: Segment 3

Ask Clark: Segment 4


Mentioned on the show:

Venmo privacy settings to change now

How To Make Your Venmo Transactions Private

4 Common Scams on Cash App, Venmo and Zelle (and How To Avoid Them!)

Want To Guard Your Privacy Online? Search the Web With DuckDuckGo

5 Tips To Protect Your Digital Privacy

Protect Your Identity Archives - Clark Howard

Should You Allow Your Auto Insurance To Monitor Your Driving?

Mile Auto | Pay-Per-Mile Car Insurance

Entrepreneurs Opened More Businesses in 2023, Setting a New All-Time High on Yelp

Sell My Car – Autotrader


What Is an ETF?  -  What Are Index Funds?



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02.20.24  Venmo Overshare Privacy Check  /  An Era Of Entrepreneurship

A new hotel fee is showing up for something a lot of people aren’t even using. How to book a room without getting ripped off. Also, knowledge is power when it comes to navigating funeral costs. The FTC has a new warning out about shady practices in the funeral industry that take advantage of grieving families. 

Hotel Rates + Junk Fees: Segment 1

Ask Clark: Segment 2

Funeral Home Rip-offs: Segment 3

Ask Clark: Segment 4


Mentioned on the show:

Hotel parking fees take a turn for the worse

How to spot hidden resort fees when you're booking travel

Why Structured Notes Might Not Be Right for You

What Is Full Coverage Car Insurance?

NYTimes: F.T.C. Warns Dozens of Funeral Homes to Provide Accurate Costs to Callers

How the Funeral Industry Got the FTC to Hide Bad Actors

Alert: Funeral Home Scam Targets Grieving Families


Funeral Consumers Alliance: Home - Clark.com - Funeral Planning


How to have that end-of-life financial discussion with your elderly loved ones


Funeral Consumers Alliance - Wills & Funerals Archives - Clark Howard


You Can Save Big Money on Caskets at Costco, Walmart and Amazon


Low-Cost Cremation Services: 5 Things to Know 


Funeralocity - Lantern - Cake - Parting - Empathy


4 Things To Consider Before You Buy a New Cell Phone

Buying a Cell Phone at Costco Wholesale: 4 Things To Know

Should You Buy Cell Phone Insurance?

Cell Phones & Smartphones Archives - Clark Deals


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02.19.24  Hotel Junk Fees Just Got Worse  /  Avoid Funeral Industry Rip Offs

Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also today - many employers are offering a new benefit which may eliminate the need to choose between paying down student loans and saving for retirement. 


Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2

The New Student Loan/401(k) Benefit: Segment 3

Ask Clark: Segment 4


Mentioned on the show:

How To Find Cheap Flights in 3 Easy Steps

Going™ | Formerly Scott's Cheap Flights

Airfarewatchdog: Cheap Flights & Airline Tickets 

Estate and Gift Tax FAQs | Internal Revenue Service

15 of the Best Free Workout And Fitness Apps

What Is an ETF?

A Simple Trick To Paying Off Your Credit Card Faster

NYTimes: A New Perk for Some Student Loan Borrowers: A 401(k) Match

More companies embracing benefits aimed at student loan debt

SAVE Repayment Plan Offers Lower Monthly Loan Payments

Best Budgeting Apps in 2024: Our Top 5

What Is a Flexible Spending Account?

How to Teach Young Kids About Money

Fidelity Investments Review 2023: Pros & Cons


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02.16.24  Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks  /  A New 401(K) Benefit Tied To Student Loan Repayment

Cruise travel is way up and with it, problems with associated trip insurance. Learn what could go wrong, and Clark smart rules for cruise travel. Also today, a follow up on Visa Vanilla gift cards and the “draining” scam that left so many people with useless plastic.

Cruise Trip Coverage Warning: Segment 1

Ask Clark: Segment 2

Vanilla Gift Card Scam: Segment 3

Ask Clark: Segment 4


Mentioned on the show:

NYTimes: Help! I Missed a Cruise and the Cruise Line’s Own Travel Insurance Won’t Pay.

Where You Should Never Buy Travel Insurance for a Cruise


Clark.com - CRUISES / Clark.com - TRIP INSURANCE


How To Plan a Trip: Clark's Best Travel Tips To Save Money

401(k) Match: What Is It, How It Works

401k Calculator With Match - Clark Howard

New York Post: Visa is sued over ‘Vanilla’ gift card scam known as ‘draining’

What Is an ETF?

Should We Worry About the National Debt and Budget Deficits?

 
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02.15.24  Cruise Travel Warning  /  Visa Vanilla Gift Card Follow Up

Happy Valentine’s Day! Where did we traditionally receive Valentine’s Day cards? The mail! There’s a big problem with our mail delivery service, and something is going to have to give. Also today, Amazon is in a fight for its life with competitors and the resultant clothing price war presents opportunity for you.  

USPS Mail Delays: Segment 1

Ask Clark: Segment 2

Clothing Price War: Segment 3

Ask Clark: Segment 4


Mentioned on the show:


Mail freeze: Latest frigid weather is adding to the postal service's delivery woes - USA TODAY  

NYTimes.com: Mail 3 Days a Week? Idea Meets Resistance in Britain.

How to sell your house by owner

What you should know before selling your home without an agent

Selling your home yourself? Here’s how an ‘Agents Protected’ sign can help you

Heard on the Street: Amazon Can’t Afford a Race to the Bottom - The Wall Street Journal.

Clark Deals - Clothing

Why You Need To Check Your PayPal Account for Automatic Payments

5 Steps To Getting a Good Deal on a Hotel Room

PlugShare - EV Charging Station Map - Find a place to charge

 
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02.14.24  Rethinking the USPS  /  Amazon Facing Fierce Competition

With Valentine’s Day coming up tomorrow, it’s a good opportunity to give couples advice on how to avoid one of the most common things we fight over - money differences. Also today - Assumable mortgages allow qualifiers to potentially buy a house with one of the great rates that existed over the past few years. There’s a new site to help you find those homes for sale. 

Couples & Money: Segment 1

Ask Clark: Segment 2

Assumable Mortgage Resource: Segment 3

Ask Clark: Segment 4


Mentioned on the show:

NYTimes.com: Financial Questions to Discuss Before Moving In With Your Partner

New Love for Older Adults: Don’t Make the Same Financial Mistakes

42% of Adults Have Committed Financial Infidelity. Have You?

10 Steps for Having Better Money Conversations With Your Spouse

What is an LLC? Limited Liability Company Structure and Benefits Defined

What Is Umbrella Insurance and Do You Need It?

Best 529 College Savings Plans By State

Rollovers From a 529 Plan to Roth IRA: What to Know

Assumable Mortgage: What It Is, How It Works, Types, Pros and Cons


A back door to a 3% mortgage rate? This startup has a plan to unlock housing market affordability 

What's Clark's Opinion on the Greenlight Prepaid Debit Card for Kids?


Cruises - Clark.com / Costco Travel: 5 Things To Know Before You Book



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02.13.24   How Sweethearts Talk Money  /  A Path To A Lower Mortgage Rate

Communities are popping up around the country that make it feel like you are living at the beach, without the high cost of insurance and upkeep. Sound too good to be true? It’s not. Also, excellent news to share concerning teens and finance. 

Lagoon Communities: Segment 1

Ask Clark: Segment 2

Teen Work Ethic: Segment 3

Ask Clark: Segment 4


Mentioned on the show:

Their Home Has Water Views and a Sandy Beach—and It’s Nowhere Near the Ocean

401(k) Rollover: What You Need To Know & Options

Target Date Funds: Clark's Favorite Retirement Investment

Travel Insurance: What You Need To Know Before You Buy

Clark Calls Out Favorite Credit Card for 'Classless' New Policy

[The Washington Post] Gen Z is bringing back the part-time job

More States Now Require Financial Literacy Classes in High Schools

Best Investment Companies for Investors

Can a Patient Advocate Help With Your Medical Bills?


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02.12.24  Beach Alternative Communities  /  Gen Z And Finance

Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also today - So many of us are addicted to our smartphones and there are new devices and methods to help us break the habit and be more present. The discipline to ditch your phone for periods of time may improve your quality of life.


Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2

Phone-free Quality Time: Segment 3

Ask Clark: Segment 4


Mentioned on the show:

12 Things You Never Knew You Could Get From Your Local Library

Streaming TV - Clark.com


Best Free Password Managers: 7 Top Picks / 5 Tips To Protect Your Digital Privacy


3 Big Retirement Account Changes You Haven't Heard About

Financial Independence, Retire Early: What You Need To Know About the ‘FIRE’ Movement

Is Temu Legit? 4 Things To Know

My Cable Company Is Raising Prices Unless I Enroll in Auto-Pay. Is It Safe?

How to Get Free Virus, Spyware and Malware Protection

Phone-free and loving it: Why Yondr usage is spiking at schools, concerts, and soon, maybe, your living room

Why Toilet Paper Has Gotten So Expensive

529 rollover to Roth IRA: A guide to conversion - CNN

Free (or Cheap) College for Retirees in All 50 States

How to Buy a New Car in 5 Steps


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