07.29.24 Re-shop Travel Bookings / The Greatest Financial Threat We Face
07/29/24 • 33 min
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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?
- Warning: Be Suspicious of Fraud Alerts on Your Financial Accounts
- 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
Clark.com resources
- Episode transcripts
- Community.Clark.com
- Clark.com daily money newsletter
- Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275
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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?
- Warning: Be Suspicious of Fraud Alerts on Your Financial Accounts
- 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
Clark.com resources
- Episode transcripts
- Community.Clark.com
- Clark.com daily money newsletter
- Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275
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- Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2
- Free Music Online: Segment 3
- Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
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- 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
Clark.com resources
- Episode transcripts
- Community.Clark.com
- Clark.com daily money newsletter
- Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275
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07.30.24 UPDATE: Savings Rates & CD Strategies / Amazon’s Discount Initiative
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
Clark.com resources
- Episode transcripts
- Community.Clark.com
- Clark.com daily money newsletter
- Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275
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