The Clark Howard Podcast

Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also - Word to savers - beware chasing that rate! Trying to make more on savings is leading people to make dangerous choices from financial apps and pseudo banks making unfounded promises of no risk strategies for high returns & FDIC security. What you need to know to safely stash your cash.   

• Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2
• Stash Your Cash Wisely: Segment 3
• Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

• Online Banking Archives - Clark Howard
• T-Mobile Money: 5 Things To Know
• Buy Nothing Project
• Life Insurance Archives - Clark Howard
• Consumer Cellular Review: 5 Things To Know Before You Sign Up
• Mullen: Shaping the Road Ahead in Electric Automobiles
• Google Fi Review: Things To Know Before You Sign Up
• The Best International Phone Plans
• What Is a 403(b) and How Does It Work?
• Fidelity Investments Review 2022: Pros & Cons
• Best 529 College Savings Plans By State
• How To Open a Roth IRA

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Labor shortages in larger airports have rendered security lines so unpredictable that people are missing flights. Clark explains how TSA PreCheck, Global Entry & Clear work, and how to get these services for free or discounted. Also - Clark discusses fake positive reviews and the recent Amazon crackdown. A new twist: Negative reviews used to extort merchants. Understand how much the review system is gamed for retailers, restaurants & hotels, and how to best use reviews. 

• TSA PreCheck, Global Entry & Clear: Segment 1
• Ask Clark: Segment 2
• Online Review Extortion: Segment 3
• Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

• The Best Credit Cards That Pay for TSA PreCheck and Global Entry
• Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card: Travel Credit Card Review
• Best Travel Credit Cards: Top Rewards Picks for 2022
• The Best Credit Cards With No Foreign Transaction Fees
• How To Bring an Old Laptop Back to Life for Free
• What the Carriers Are Doing About SIM Card Fraud & How to Stop It
• Upside Review: 6 Things To Know Before You Sign Up
• Fetch Rewards: 5 Things You Need To Know To Get Free Gift Cards
• 3 Things To Consider Before You Get Solar Panels
• 6 Things To Know Before Contacting the National Foundation for Credit Counseling

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Do you know when you’re being played by sneaky product placement? Products are placed within the content of streamed TV shows and movies, and social media influencers are paid to recommend products. Know this is bought and paid for advertising - an indirect form of commercials. Also - A special warning about moving your retirement money when changing jobs. If you plan on rolling over a 401(k) into an IRA, knowing what Clark has to say about it can save you tens of thousands of dollars over time. 

• Ad Awareness: Segment 1
• Ask Clark: Segment 2
• Retirement Rollover Warning: Segment 3
• Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

• What Is a Reverse Mortgage and How Does It Work?
• Clark's take on reverse mortgages
• How Can a Safe Driving App Save You Money? - USAA
• Betterment vs. Wealthfront: Which Robo-Advisor Is Best for You?
• Best Investment Companies for Investors in 2022
• CNBC: IRA rollovers often come with higher investment fees, Pew finds: Here’s how much money that costs retirement savers.
• Clark.com 401(k) Rollover: How To Roll Over a 401(k)
• How to Freeze Your Credit With Experian, Equifax and TransUnion
• Why Clark Howard Thinks Medicare Advantage Plans Stink

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With so much economic uncertainty, should you ask for a raise to offset inflation? Dilemma: Employers are getting nervous about potential recession. So the decision to ask for a raise, to stay put or find a higher paying job is an individual assessment. Clark offers guidance to help you think this through. Also - As the Fed raises interest rates, there’s a direct effect 1 billing cycle later on your credit card rates. People have been charging more, leading to balances they can’t pay. A Clark assignment & some recommendations can help with credit card debt. 

• Employment Dilemma: Segment 1
• Ask Clark: Segment 2
• Credit Card Debt: Segment 3
• Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

• The #1 Thing Clark Howard Hates About Solar Panels
• Clark.com - Credit Card Debt
• Budgeting & Saving Archives - Clark Howard
• How to Budget With a Cash Envelope System
• REAL ID | Homeland Security

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As the housing market cools, price cuts are happening around the country. A widespread buyers strike has set in. Many fear a housing market collapse as experienced 15 years ago. Clark explains why that won’t happen, and has recommendations for potential home buyers and renters. Also, a special warning about using self-checkout lanes.

• HOUSING Update: Segment 1
• Ask Clark: Segment 2
• Special Warning: Self Check-out: Segment 3
• Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

• Mortgage Recast Definition - Investopedia
• 8 Things To Know Before Your First Trip to Aldi
• The Points Guy - Maximize your travel.
• These New Apps Can Help Maximize Credit Card Rewards
• Best Travel Credit Cards: Top Rewards Picks for 2022

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Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also - The average vehicle loan now is over $700 a month. 1 in 8 loans exceed $1K! Meanwhile the repo rate is rising. Why lenders are more aggressive with repossessions now and the negative domino effect. Clark’s recommendation for avoiding financial car loan disaster. 

• Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2
• Of Car Loans & Repos: Segment 3
• Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

• What Is a Roth 401(k) and How Does It Work?
• Apple Credit Card Review: Earn Cash Back on Tech Purchases
• Mint Mobile Review: 5 Things To Know Before You Sign Up
• Family Phone Plans for 2+ Lines - Mint Modern Family Plan
• Warning: Never Get Roadside Assistance From Your Insurance Provider
• 5 Things To Know About Series I Savings Bonds
• Uni - One Toll Pass. 19 States.

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It’s unclear what will happen with gas prices moving forward, but prices have eased and the U.S. is leading the world in the production of energy. Clark explains the current energy market, why we see big price differences at the pumps, and saving strategies. Also - The odds are at least 50/50 we’ll have some degree of recession, as central banks worldwide work to slow economies to ease global inflation. Because capitalists hate uncertainty, some large companies have announced reduced hiring - but that’s a far cry from layoffs. Clark conveys 4  job sectors resilient against recession. 

• Gas Prices: Segment 1
• Ask Clark: Segment 2
• Recession-proof Job Sectors: Segment 3
• Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

• These Credit Cards Offer Car Rental Insurance Benefits
• RentalCars.com
• The 4 most 'recession-proof' industries to work in, according to economists
• How To Open a Roth IRA
• How to Start Investing and Saving for Retirement
• Fidelity Investments Review 2022: Pros & Cons

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Clark explains how Vanguard small investors got clobbered by big tax bills during a target retirement fund conversion, without even withdrawing money. Learn where to put your investments to avoid such tax hits. Also - Air travel is a flat out mess right now. Infrequent travelers are especially rattled. International travel is especially challenging. It’s taking extra days to reach destinations. As a constant traveler, Clark has several strategies to help protect your sanity during domestic & international flights and cruises.

• Tax Smart Investing: Segment 1
• Ask Clark: Segment 2
• Strategies to Avoid Air Travel Nightmares: Segment 3
• Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

• How To Open a Roth IRA
• How to Start Investing and Saving for Retirement
• SpaceX and Dish’s Super-Shady War for the World 
• Travel Archives - Clark Howard
• Eager to take advantage of the cheap euro? Check out which countries have COVID travel requirements first
• Europe is on sale. Why the dollar-euro exchange rate is a win for Americans
• The Best Credit Cards With No Foreign Transaction Fees

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It’s back to the gym for many after a long absence, but home fitness equipment is a super deal right now. Clark points to the savings. Also - There’s a 1 in 10 chance there’s unclaimed money out there with your name on it. Clark explains how this happens, the third party pitfalls, and how to find it yourself for free. 

• Home Fitness Equipment: Segment 1
• Ask Clark: Segment 2
• Missing Money: Segment 3
• Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

• Clark Deals - Gym Equipment
• Get Great Deals on Concerts, Pandora Music & More | T-Mobile
• How To Find and Claim Missing Money in Your Name
• What Is a Fiduciary Financial Advisor and Do I Need One?
• Frequently Asked Questions on Gift Taxes

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The economy has upended the best laid retirement plans of many Americans. So what do you do right now if you are in this situation? Clark discusses a reasonable compromise to help maintain financial security. Also - Every grocery dollar is basically buying 10% less these days - UNLESS you shop differently. Clark shares his base strategies, plus - looks at a cash back app that can help you save. 

• Delaying Retirement: Segment 1
• Ask Clark: Segment 2
• SAVE on Groceries: Segment 3
• Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

• What Is a 403(b) and How Does It Work?
• What Are Index Funds?
• 5 Things To Know About Series I Savings Bonds
• Major Tax-Reporting Change for Users of Venmo, PayPal and Others
• 8 Things To Know Before Your First Trip to Aldi
• Ibotta Review: 4 Things To Know Before Earning Cash Back
• SuperCook - Zero Waste Recipe Generator
• Ask Clark: Should I Convert a Traditional IRA to a Roth IRA?

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Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. AND - For those seeking hedge alternatives to the standard investment portfolio, Clark discusses REITs, Crypto, and specifically GOLD as a safe zone. Learn Clark’s recommendations for owning gold - how much - and if gold is even a real investment. 

• Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2
• Owning Gold: Segment 3
• Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

• Alliant Cashback Visa® Signature Credit Card: Get 2.5% Cash Back on Everyday Purchases
• Best Cash Back Credit Cards: Top Picks for 2022
• What Is Disability Insurance and How Does It Work?
• Chrome OS Flex
• Is There a Safe Way To Invest in Real Estate?
• What Clark Howard Thinks of ‘Crypto Winter’ After Big Crash
• 7 Gold ETFs With Low Costs
• Clark Howard’s Advice on Buying Gold
• Best 529 College Savings Plans By State

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Clark discusses the impact of vehicle shortages & elevated costs including illegal repossessions & how to protect yourself from this, plus new ride sharing offerings. Also - Good Intentions don’t lead to results. Autopilot does. Clark makes the case for automatic saving & investing, especially for those without a 401(k). 

• Vehicle Cost Pressures - Market Effects: Segment 1
• Ask Clark: Segment 2
• Automatic For The SAVINGS: Segment 3
• Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

• CarMax Review: 5 Things To Know Before You Buy or Sell
• Carvana Review: 5 Things To Know Before You Buy or Sell
• Vroom Review: 5 Things To Know Before You Buy or Sell
• Luggage Hero - Luggage Storage Near You
• Checking monthly statements key defense against credit card hacks
• How To Open a Roth IRA
• What Are Index Funds?
• What Is a Thrift Savings Plan?

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New data illustrates how people are now stretched financially, trading down retail purchases while overall, credit card debt is up. Clark shares some back to basics measures for more mindful spending. Also, current dislocations have opened up a fast growing area of abuse in the trade and technical school funding arena. What to look for - and look out for - when considering training alternatives to college.

• Inflation Shoppers: Segment 1
• Ask Clark: Segment 2
• Training Contract Warning: Segment 3
• Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

• Should I Buy a Used Car, New Car or Lease Right Now?
• Mint Review: 5 Things To Know About the Free Budgeting Tool
• How to handle money when you're traveling overseas
• The Best Credit Cards With No Foreign Transaction Fees
• Don’t Get Dinged at the Gas Pump by New Visa and Mastercard Policies

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With Buy Now Pay Later, aka Pay in 4, refunds are a problem, and now Apple Pay offers it. Clark’s warning about this payment method and how to protect yourself. Also - Over 100 million Americans are burdened with medical debt. Learn how this happened, how the hospital monopoly game is played - and what your options are to avoid being crushed by medical debt. 

• Pay In 4 - New Warnings: Segment 1
• Ask Clark: Segment 2
• Avoid Medical Debt: Segment 3
• Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

• Can You Use a Credit Card on Venmo?
• 7 Things To Know About the Venmo Credit Card
• Best 529 College Savings Plans By State
• What's the Best Setting for Your Thermostat During the Summer?
• 7 Easy Ways To Lower Your Heating Bill

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Labor shortages. reliability problems and high costs are plaguing travel this summer. But the cruise industry is seeing lower demand. Clark explains how you can get screaming deals on cruises and on certain air travel destinations. Also, over 20 million tax returns remain unprocessed. A beleaguered IRS and frustrated taxpayers - Clark recounts how we got in this awful mess and makes the case for a simplified tax code. 

• Travel Deals: Segment 1
• Ask Clark: Segment 2
• IRS Delays: Segment 3
• Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

• New Report: The 8 Best Cruise Lines for the Money
• How To Use 'Vacations To Go' To Find Bargain Cruises
• 6 Steps To Getting the Best Car Rental Deal
• AutoSlash Review: How to Save on a Rental Car
• Follow Clark Howard's #1 Rule To Travel Cheap
• Tello Mobile Review: 5 Things To Know Before You Sign Up
• Tello: Build Your Own Plan
• Takata recall grows by 3 million more faulty airbag inflators
• How To Save and Invest the Clark Howard Way

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Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. And - Many are trying to decide between renting or buying a home. It’s a true squeezeplay right now but new data sheds light on what might be the best decision. Plus, Clark provides the housing market outlook.

• Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2
• HOUSING Outlook: Segment 3
• Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

• Clark.com CELL PHONES
• SoFi Credit Card Review: Earn 2% Cash Back
• Platinum Card® from American Express Review 2022: Is It Worth It?
• 6 Steps To Getting the Best Car Rental Deal

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Add auto insurance increases to higher vehicle & gas prices. Collision rates and the cost of repairs are up too, factors creating a perfect storm of costs for auto insurers, in turn passed along to drivers. Hear 2 ways to lower your auto insurance premiums. Also this episode: Employers thought they’d order everyone back to office work last September. That flew out on the Delta variant. There are pros & cons to Work From Home but for most remote workers, the advantages win out. Management had best be flexible. The landscape has changed - permanently. 

• Shop Auto Insurance: Segment 1
• Ask Clark: Segment 2
• WFH: A Generational Shift: Segment 3
• Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

• Car Insurance Archives - Clark Howard
• Credit Karma Review: Free Credit Score and More at Your Fingertips
• 5 Sneaky Ways To Improve Your Credit Score
• Investing & Retirement Archives - Clark Howard

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Clark shares how he got started and the life lessons that motivated and inspired him to do  what he loves doing today - empowering others to live their best lives. Also - you may be throwing money away with your current cell phone provider. Verizon & AT&T have been raising rates while the cost of providing service is going down. Clark gives you the lay of the land, pointing to MINT Mobile & other affordable options, and new offerings ahead. Assignment: Check your plan and choose to SAVE. 

• Clark BIO: Segment 1
• Ask Clark: Segment 2
• Cheaper Cell Phone Plans: Segment 3
• Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

• About Clark Howard
• Mint Mobile Introduces Modern Family Plans
• Best Cell Phone Plans - Mint Mobile Review - Visible Review
• Vanguard Review 2022: Pros & Cons
• Fidelity vs. Vanguard vs. Schwab: Which Brokerage Is Best?

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There are ethical debt collectors, but also dirty players in the industry. Clark explains the crooked practice of refreshing the debt, and what your rights and responsibilities are. Also, no utility bills sound good? ‘Passive’ homes are ultra energy efficient, and there are initiatives that go a step beyond. People are building passive, self-powered homes with solar & batteries off the grid. We have options today, including home power from EVs. Decentralizing how we get power is great for the nation as well. 

• DEBT: Statute of Limitations: Segment 1
• Ask Clark: Segment 2
• ENERGY: Off The Grid: Segment 3
• Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

• The Statutes of Limitations on Debt Collection by State
• What Is a Good Credit Score?
• Should I Pay Off My Mortgage Before I Retire?
• About Clark Howard
• How To Build Credit
• The Kredit Syndicate (Tradelines, Credit Repair & Education) - NOT Recommended
• ChexSystems - How To Prevent, Report and Repair Identity Theft

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The US construction industry has held on to archaic ways of building, failing to adapt better technology routinely used elsewhere in the world - until now. Clark discusses how prefabrication component building is better, faster & cheaper. Now is the time to reimagine how we build to improve durability and price points. Also, for the past decade, traditional life & annuity insurers have been selling off their policies to Wall St. The risk profiles are then held by private-equity. This creates new levels of uncertainty for consumers. If you get notification of this from your insurer, should you be worried? Clark has some new recommendations.

• Home Building Innovation: Segment 1
• Ask Clark: Segment 2
• Life Insurance & Private-Equity: Segment 3
• Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

• Frequently Asked Questions on Gift Taxes
• Google Fi Review: Things To Know Before You Sign Up
• The Best International Phone Plans
• Explore Google Earth.
• Google Maps’ new ‘Immersive View’ combines Street View with satellites
• Life Insurance Archives - Clark Howard
• Policyholder Information - NOLHGA.com
• Indexed Universal Life Insurance (IUL) - Investopedia - NOT recommended
• What Is an Annuity, and Why Does Clark Think They Stink?
• What to Do if You Find an Old Stock Certificate

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Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also, Clark talked about the changing landscape for workers yesterday. Today, for employers - the topic is creating loyalty in a workforce. Retaining motivated employees is a big problem for companies. Clark discusses how giving employees a stake in the game makes profitable sense, and ways businesses can accomplish that.  

• Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2
• Enlightened Employers: Segment 3
• Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

• Mint Mobile Introduces Modern Family Plans
• Employee-Owned Publix Offers a Lesson for Other Supermarket Chains
• What Are Good Resources for Starting or Growing a Small Business? - SCORE.org
• ARRIVED - empowering the world to build wealth through modern real estate investing.

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Clark talks with Charis of Clark Deals about how Amazon Prime Days 22 should measure up, the kinds of deals you can expect and competitive deals from other retailers. Also this episode, after 10 years of pathetic earnings on savings, the good side of rising rates is catching up. Clark compares big bank to online bank savings rates right now, lets you know the best saving strategies & the safest places to put your savings to work. 

• DEALS: Amazon Prime Days: Segment 1
• Ask Clark: Segment 2
• Max SAVINGS Rates: Segment 3
• Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

• Clark Deals - Today's Best Deals of the Day
• 7 Things To Know About Amazon Prime Day
• Amazon Prime Day Dates Are Official, 48 Hours of 'Lowest Prices Ever' Start July 12
• Generark HomePower One review - SFGATE
• Best High-Yield Online Savings Accounts in 2022
• 5 Things To Know About Series I Savings Bonds
• Buy U.S. Treasury Bonds: A Conservative Way To Beat Your Savings Account
• Best Cash Back Credit Cards: Top Picks for 2022
• TSP Woes Continue Two Weeks After Tech Transition
• Thrift Savings Plan
• NFL Ticket Information

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Needed changes in education are overdue and on the way. Clark characterizes post high school ed and how economic forces unleashed by Covid are changing the equation for the better. The rise of the education consumer means relevance and connection to career will be key. Also, Clark lists the many factors contributing to the inflation testing us all - and puts it in historical perspective. This cycle has caused economic dislocations creating discounts. Learn where the deals are, and - in the price surging sectors, ways people are cutting back to offset inflation, including gas & grocery strategies.

• Higher Education Transformation: Segment 1
• Ask Clark: Segment 2
• INFLATION: Perspective & Adjustments: Segment 3
• Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

• Uni - One Toll Pass. 19 States.
• CELL PHONES - Clark.com
• 7 Things That Are Actually a Great Deal Right Now
• 10 Best Restaurant Apps for Fast Food Deals

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Shipping has gotten really expensive. There are now aggregators, many free to join offering special rates for shipping under their codes. Clark talks about saving on shipping for individuals and for small businesses. Also, high gas prices have upped the profile of electric vehicles. Clark gives guidance on when to buy, EV types, the dealer - manufacturer relationship, and the sweet spots for affordability in the EV market now and in the future. 

• SAVE on Shipping: Segment 1
• Ask Clark: Segment 2
• Affordable EVs: Segment 3
• Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

• UPS Digital Access Program Rates | Pirate Ship
• 401(k) Match: What Is It, How It Works
• Life Insurance Archives - Clark Howard
• Best Term Life Insurance Companies, Plans & Coverage
• Turn off the debit function of your debit card
• What's the Best Setting for Your Thermostat During the Summer?

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Overall, crypto has lost about 70% of its value. Many crypto lending organizations have gone insolvent. Digital money is a sound concept. It can eventually help eliminate the bank gouge of moving money. But as an investment? Learn why that’s gambling and Clark’s rule for moving forward. Also, the housing market has been brutal for home buyers on many levels. But the narrative is changing. Clark’s analysis includes signs the market is normalizing - and advice for buyers on today’s higher interest rates, and home values moving forward.  

• Crypto Crash: Segment 1
• Ask Clark: Segment 2
• Housing Market Changes: Segment 3
• Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

• What Clark Howard Thinks of ‘Crypto Winter’ After Big Crash
• How To Open a Roth IRA
• Mortgages Archives - Clark Howard
• What is caller ID spoofing and how do I protect myself from it?
• How To Find and Choose a Financial Advisor

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Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also, high school, trade school and college grads have unprecedented job opportunity right now - even amid current concerns of looming recession. 

• Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2
• Grad Jobs Aplenty: Segment 3
• Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

• Why You Should Never Use a Debit Card To Pay for Anything
• How to Freeze Your Credit With Experian, Equifax and TransUnion
• Should I Freeze My Credit With Innovis, SageStream, CoreLogic and LexisNexus?
• 7 Ways To Maximize Credit Card Rewards in 2022
• ClarkDeals

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Puppy fraud was a constant during the pandemic and continues unabated. Google is going after these scamsters, but their efforts are a drop in the bucket. This scam has worked since the days of classified print ads. Now it’s moved worldwide using fake pictures, akin to vacation rental & car scams. What you can’t see, verify. Scammers also exploit job seekers online. Those 25 to 34 - digital natives - are most likely to trust a job listing. How the scam plays, and what to know to avoid job listing scam identity theft. 

• Perpetual Sight Unseen Scams: Segment 1
• Ask Clark: Segment 2
• Job Listing Scams: Segment 3
• Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

• How to Buy a Used Car in 7 Steps
• How To Spot, Avoid, and Report Fake Check Scams
• Turo: 5 Things To Know About the Cheap Car Rental Service
• How to Freeze Your Credit With Experian, Equifax and TransUnion
• What Is Owner's Title Insurance? 3 Things To Know
• Should I Pay a Company To Lock Down My House Title or Is It a Scam?

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The inflation of 40 years ago was significantly worse than now. Clark describes the unusual distortions in today’s market, resulting in heavy discounts in some categories. Also, there’s one sector of real estate that’s discounted now - office space IF you know which type. For business owners in need of office space, hear how to take advantage of this unique opportunity. 

• Discount Categories: Segment 1
• Ask Clark: Segment 2
• Office Space Opportunity: Segment 3
• Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

• 5 Things To Know About Series I Savings Bonds
• The Washington Post: Demand for inflation-linked savings bonds crashes TreasuryDirect website
• The Mail Preference Service - Consumer Assistance
• [The Washington Post] A NHTSA official spent years trying to cut road deaths. They jumped last year.
• EyeBuyDirect: Glasses
• The Best Places To Buy Eyeglasses

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It’s officially summer today. Get Clark smart strategies for saving money on car rentals, and learn how those under age 25 can avoid huge fees. Also, homeowners face more challenges finding quality, affordable insurance as natural disasters and the cost to rebuild impact rates all over the country. Homeowners need to face and manage risk today. Clark offers guidelines including new mapping revealing wildfire risk, and the new Federal Flood Insurance program phasing in.

• SAVE on Car Rentals: Segment 1
• Ask Clark: Segment 2
• Risk Assessment & Homeowners Insurance: Segment 3
• Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

• 6 Steps To Getting the Best Car Rental Deal
• 5 Things to Know About the Costco Car Rental Program
• The Points Guy: Hertz waives young-driver fees for new graduates — here’s how to enroll
• Car Rental: Deals and Discounts | USAA
• The Major Differences Between Economy, Premium Economy, and Economy Plus — and What's Right for You
• How to handle money when you're traveling overseas
• The Best Credit Cards With No Foreign Transaction Fees
• These maps show how wildfires are changing in the U.S.—and the risk at your address
• 10 million US buildings face a 'major' to 'extreme' risk of wildfire. See how your home stacks up and why ownership will get more expensive.
• Flood Insurance | FEMA.gov
• Legit Online Surveys for Money: What I Earned

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The Economist reports that many are making a fresh start by becoming entrepreneurs. Clark describes how the climate is favorable for starting a business in so many ways. Also, there are those that have worked out a way to live on cruise ships as a retirement strategy to save on living expenses. Clark explains how this works. 

• Starting Your Own Business: Segment 1
• Ask Clark: Segment 2
• Cruise Ship Retirement: Segment 3
• Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show: 

• 2022’s Best Large Cities to Start a Business
• What Is a Solo 401(k) and How Does It Work?
• What Is an Annuity, and Why Does Clark Think They Stink?
• Google Fi Review: Things To Know Before You Sign Up
• The Best International Phone Plans
• What Is a Fiduciary Financial Advisor and Do I Need One?
• How To Find and Choose a Financial Advisor
• AAA Plus Membership Benefits, Cost, & Towing Miles
• How To Open a Roth IRA
• What Are Index Funds?

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Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also, Clark talks about big data and our privacy. Just as errors on your credit report can harm you, the LexisNexis system has major data on consumers that can be erroneous. If you value your privacy and the accuracy of your data, Clark has an assignment for you.

• Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2
• Your Big Data Dossier: Segment 3
• Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

• Clark.com - Cell Phones
• Why Clark Howard Thinks Medicare Advantage Plans Stink
• 4 Steps To Stop Google From Showing Your Personal Information
• What Is a C.L.U.E Report and Its Impact on Your Insurance
• Access Your LexisNexis ® Consumer Disclosure Report
• Free Online Privacy Protection - Discover
• Best Online Will Maker: 5 Free or Cheap Options
• Wills & Funerals Archives - Clark Howard
• ClarkDeals - Nolo Promo Codes

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Clark has talked about delivery drones, driverless cars, and robots for years. Well, it’s happening for real now. Clark updates Walmart’s drone delivery efforts, Google’s Waymo cars, & GM’s Cruise operation - all part of our future. Also, the difference between Roth and traditional IRAs - a new tax issue around inheriting a traditional IRA, and what to do before you bequeath one.

• Drones & Automation: Segment 1
• Ask Clark: Segment 2
• Traditional IRA Inheritance: Segment 3
• Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

• Amazon, Alphabet and Others Are Quietly Rolling Out Drone Delivery Across America
• Best Investment Companies for Investors in 2022
• What Is a Thrift Savings Plan?
• How To Open a Roth IRA
• What Is a Roth 401(k) and How Does It Work?
• What Is Disability Insurance and How Does It Work?

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Clark explains what is happening with gas prices at home and abroad, and suggests ways to adapt, including modification of summer travel to offset costs. Meanwhile, airfares are generally 50% higher than last year and around 25% higher than pre-pandemic, but they’re starting to soften. The state of the industry and a sweet spot in the market that can help you save, including deep discount airlines.

• Gas Prices: Segment 1
• Ask Clark: Segment 2
• Airfare Sticker Shock: Segment 3
• Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

• The new Chevrolet Bolt will be the cheapest electric vehicle in the US
• Best Credit Cards for Gas Rewards: Top Picks for 2022
• Gas Mileage Tips - Driving More Efficiently - Fuel Economy
• Travel to Japan during Covid-19: What you need to know before you go

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Yesterday we officially entered a bear market. This is not a total surprise. Clark explains how stock values are measured, how we got here economically with inflation, how this resolves and the best approach for investors. Also, new rates for borrowing for college have been published for this fall. Clark talks about the impact of student loan debt, parental guilt, & the myth of going to the “it” school. Hear Clark’s rule for student loan borrowing, and a better way to pursue an education for long term financial security.

• Bear Market Perspective: Segment 1
• Ask Clark: Segment 2
• Student Loan News : Segment 3
• Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show: 

• Buy U.S. Treasury Bonds: A Conservative Way To Beat Your Savings Account
• 5 Things To Know About Series I Savings Bonds
• Scammers are offering student loan (un)forgiveness
• A college helping students avoid loan debt
• 9 Ways To Pay for College Without Student Loans
• SoFi Review: One-Stop Shop to Spend, Save, Borrow and Invest
• Use These Tips To Pay Off Your Mortgage Early
• Which Documents Should You Keep and for How Long?

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A disturbing trend - buying certain things online - sight unseen. Don’t believe what you see on the internet. It’s becoming common for people to put in offers on homes they’ve only seen online. Big mistake with houses, cars with no right to a refund, and other items. Also Clark talks new savings on TVs - with buying advice, plus free content via antennas & streaming.

• Buying Online Sight Unseen: Segment 1
• Ask Clark: Segment 2
• SAVE on TVs & Video Content: Segment 3
• Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

• Best Free Streaming Services in 2022: Movies and TV for Cord Cutters
• Ask Clark: Are those mailers advertising cheap lakefront & mountain property a scam?
• SpeedTest.net
• Bonds, haven for elderly and cautious, are getting torched
• Denied health insurance coverage? Appeal it.
• If I Use My Credit Card Through PayPal, Can I Still Earn Bonus Points?
• Double dip to maximize your credit card rewards

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Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also, Clark discusses the impact of world trade on our finances here. The cost of doing business for our national security - we are entering a new era of world trade alliances and strategic imports. Initially the movement of goods will be less efficient - necessary due to the geopolitical risks we face. There will be more supply chain creation here and abroad as we adapt.

• Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2
• World Trade & Strategic Imports: Segment 3
• Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

• Fidelity Rewards Credit Card Review: Invest with 2% Cash Back
• 12 ways to save at Target
• Target vs. Walmart price comparison: Which store is cheaper?
• The Best Credit Cards With No Foreign Transaction Fees
• Report: 5 Things Most Americans Don’t Understand About Social Security
• 23 Ways To Save Money on Gas

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Dietary supplements, vitamins and herbal remedies are unregulated. Clark clarifies which labels to trust. Learn about labels that lie vs NSF & USP supplements. Also, Clark explains how the vehicle market is progressing, including good news on the used car front. 

• The Safety of Supplements: Segment 1
• Ask Clark: Segment 2
• Car Market Update: Segment 3
• Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

• Supplement and Vitamin Certification | NSF 
• USP Verification Services
• How to Buy a Used Car in 7 Steps
• Why Are My Credit Scores Different?
• Health Insurance Guide
• Free COBRA Health Insurance: 3 Things To Know

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Employers have outsourced companies to handle pay advances, many of which charge junk fees. Dave is a payroll advance company that asks for voluntary tips, equivalent to paying interest. These advances can lead to a deficit spending habit. Clark offers a better way. Also, the fight to limit robocalls is showing signs of working, so scammers are moving to messaging to get at your money. What to look out for. 

• Perils of Payroll Advances: Segment 1
• Ask Clark: Segment 2
• Robocalls & Messaging Scams: Segment 3
• Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

• How to Find and Claim Missing Money in Your Name
• 23 Ways To Save Money on Gas
• A Simple Way To Help Your Kid Build Credit
• How Does Afterpay Work?
• Why 'Buy Now, Pay Later' Worries Clark Howard

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It could be a rocky summer for power blackouts and we’ve got some vulnerabilities with our energy grid around the county.. What could go wrong and ways to be prepared, including battery powered generators. Also, free stuff! How to get books, music, TV & movies LEGALLY online for nothing! See our guides listed below.

• Power Outages & Generators: Segment 1
• Ask Clark: Segment 2
• FREE Entertainment Content: Segment 3
• Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

• The 12 Best Free Movie Websites for Online Streaming
• 11 of the Best Places To Watch TV Shows Online Free
• 15 of the Best Places To Find Free E-Books
• 11 of the Best Places To Find Free Audiobooks
• 15 Places To Listen to Free Music Online
• Kanopy Review: How Your Library Card Provides Free Streaming
• Great cancellation spreads beyond Netflix
• JustWatch Review: 5 Things To Know About the Streaming App
• Best Homeowners Insurance Companies and Ones To Avoid
• How To Find and Choose a Financial Advisor
• Ask Clark: What Is a Backdoor Roth IRA?
• 5 Things To Know About Series I Savings Bonds
• Is There a Safe Way To Invest in Real Estate?

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Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Plus, there are deals to be had right now on several items we use in our lives, including mattresses. Inflation nation, Clark’s calling out the deal categories! 

• Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2
• Current Deal Categories: Segment 3
• Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

• 2022 Top Public Colleges & Universities | US News Rankings
• Vocational Training Programs by State
• The Top 25 Two-Year Trade Schools: Colleges That Can Solve The Skills Gap
• Florida College System
• Children - Overview - Delta
• Clark Deals - Mattresses
• Do Not Give Your Social Security Number at These Places
• Should You Buy Out Your Leased Car?
• How to Save Money on Car Insurance
• How to Shop for Car Insurance

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A perpetual debate: Can money buy happiness? Clark discusses survey findings on the matter and the role of money in personal freedom and happiness. Also, with concerts and events back in full swing, many aiming to get out aren’t happy with ticket prices, but understanding how the industry operates can help you save. Hear how bucket system pricing in the concert industry is based on dynamic demand - and what that means to ticket buyers. 

• Money & Happiness: Segment 1
• Ask Clark: Segment 2
• Concert Ticket Pricing : Segment 3
• Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

• Thrift Savings Plan: Home
• Can Credit Repair Companies Really Raise Your Score?
• 6 Things To Know Before Contacting the National Foundation for Credit Counseling
• Have you joined Clark's 'Ditch Your Debt' Facebook group yet?
• How To Open a Roth IRA
• Best Investment Companies for Investors in 2022
• Checking monthly statements key defense against credit card hacks

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Memorial Day and the summer travel season is upon us. Airfares have gone way up due to pent up demand and pilot shortages forcing airlines to cut back schedules during peak season - perfect storm for your wallet. Learn essential strategies for saving more on air travel based on when and where flexibility. Another summer expense: cooling your home. With energy prices also up, Clark talks about thermostat settings, and the value of smart thermostats. 

• Summer Airfare Savings: Segment 1
• Ask Clark: Segment 2
• Home Cooling: Segment 3
• Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

• The Best Way To Get a Flight Deal to Europe Right Now
• Where You Should (and Should Not) Book Your Next Vacation
• How To Find Cheap Flights in 3 Easy Steps
• Hopper - Book Flights & Hotels on Mobile
• Norway’s Norse Atlantic To Launch From 4 U.S. Airports, Fares From $129
• CLEAR Identity Verification: 6 Things to Know Before You Sign Up / Clearme.com
• What's the Best Setting for Your Thermostat During the Summer?
• What Is a 403(b) and How Does It Work?
• How To Open a Roth IRA

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Learn Clark’s position on crypto and why it’s not yet ready for prime time. Most people who’ve put money into crypto have lost money, either through fraud or lost value. Ultimately digital money will become part of our lives. This is the pioneering phase of crooks, con artists, speculators and believers. Also, Clark was diagnosed with prostate cancer 14 years ago. Why this can be a complicated diagnosis, new research into genetic markers, Clark’s update and how to approach a diagnosis as an advocate for yourself. 

• Crypto Currents: Segment 1
• Ask Clark: Segment 2
• Prostate Cancer Update: Segment 3
• Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

• How to avoid ‘rug pulls,’ the latest cryptocurrency scam
• Clark Howard and the Prostate Cancer Foundation
• Deposit Insurance - FDIC
• Mint Review: 5 Things To Know About the Free Budgeting Tool
• Welcome to the Clark.com Community

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Clark discusses how travel insurance and cancellations generally work, and a void in the market that AMEX is filling. Then, the discussion turns to weddings, a recent low cost nuptial ceremony that went viral and cash wedding gifts. 

• AMEX Travel Benefit: Segment 1
• Ask Clark: Segment 2
• Budget Weddings: Segment 3
• Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show: 

• The Points Guy: American Express adds new ‘cancel for any reason’ coverage option on flights
• The Points Guy: Why are airfare and hotel rooms so expensive right now?
• U.S. summer travelers can expect long lines, higher prices as COVID restrictions ease
• #1 Reason You May Not Need ‘Cancel for Any Reason’ Travel Insurance
• The Best Credit Cards With No Foreign Transaction Fees
• How to handle money when you’re traveling overseas
• How to Plan a Trip: Clark’s Best Travel Tips to Save Money
• Clark Howard's Guide to Saving Money on Your Wedding
• Make Money Origami to Personalize Cash Gifts - YouTube
• Clark Howard: Books - Clark Howard
• Life Insurance Archives - Clark Howard
• Wedding & Event Flowers - Costco Wholesale

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Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also, jobs are abundant right now for all but the summer employment outlook has never been better for teens. There are jobs aplenty for decent pay. Plus, an important professional courtesy tip from Clark. 

• Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2
• Summer Jobs for Teens: Segment 3
• Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

• AAA IDP International Driving Permit
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) - Federal Student Aid
• CURRENT - Put your savings to work with 4.00% APY¹
• 6 Best Ways To Send Money Online
• Warning: Never Get Roadside Assistance From Your Insurance Provider
• What Is a Roth 401(k) and How Does It Work?
• Should I Get an Umbrella Insurance Policy?

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While investment costs have never been lower, some investors pay really high costs to non-fiduciaries. Clark explains a sneaky trick involving insurance agents posing as financial advisors, and the vital, costly difference between “fee-based” advisors and fee ONLY fiduciaries. Plus - Now is the time to break with cellular inertia and shop great new options that can serve you well and save you large dollars.

• Fake Wealth Advisors: Segment 1
• Ask Clark: Segment 2
• Cell Phone Plan Deals: Segment 3
• Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

• Online Brokerage Firms Struggle to Build Loyalty among Pandemic-Era Investors, J.D.Power Finds
• What Is a Fiduciary Financial Advisor and Do I Need One?
• What Is a 403(b) and How Does It Work?
• How to Buy Term Life Insurance in 7 Easy Steps
• The Best Term Life Insurance Companies
• AT&T Price Hikes Coming Soon
• AT&T Raises Prices on Wireless Plans to Address Higher Costs
• 5 Things To Know Before You Sign Up for AT&T Prepaid
• Best Cell Phone Plans in 2022: Deals For Every Budget 
• Clark.com CELL PHONES / Clark Deals - Cell Plans
• Clark.com Consumer Cellular Review: 5 Things To Know Before You Sign Up
• Kroger Wireless Airtime Plans / MINT Modern Family Plan
• Mint Mobile Introduces Modern Family Plans
• Verizon Price Hikes Coming In June
• The Verge: You can now test drive T-Mobile's 5G home internet service
• T-Mobile 5G Home Internet: 5 Things To Know Before You Sign Up

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Learn how to save for the future when you freelance, work side hustles or own your own business and don’t have access to a company retirement plan. AND - Neglecting one simple auto maintenance step can cost you big time. Heed Clark before your road trip this summer. 

• Self-Employed Retirement Planning: Segment 1
• Ask Clark: Segment 2
• Get Roadworthy: Segment 3
• Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

• What Is a SEP IRA and Who Is Eligible?
• What Is an HSA Account and How Does It Work?
• What Is a Solo 401(k) and How Does It Work?
• Medical Debt A Major Source Of Consumer Complaints, New Report Shows
• Can a Patient Advocate Help With Your Medical Bills?
• Clark.com Best Places to Buy Tires
• Should You Buy Out Your Leased Car?

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Party rentals have become a huge problem for Airbnb, so they’re launching an anti-party crackdown. What to expect when booking - and major considerations for potential hosts. Also, there has been a lot of talk lately about student loans and the cost of college. Clark covers which degree programs have the best payback. When you can match your interests with an in-demand high-earning degree - career WIN. 

• Airbnb Guidelines: Segment 1
• Ask Clark: Segment 2
• Profitable College Degrees: Segment 3
• Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

• A Simple Way To Help Your Kid Build Credit
• Should You Redeem Credit Card Points for Travel Rewards or Cash Back?
• How To Cancel Private Mortgage Insurance Years Ahead of Schedule

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If you feel you can serve a need in the marketplace, this is a golden era for entrepreneurs. Clark discusses the many considerations involved in starting your own business. Also, the number of people injured or killed in road accidents has gone way up. A.I. technology can prevent or reduce the severity of accidents, which involves driver tracking & control - now mandated in parts of Europe. Auto Insurance tracking is a different matter. Clark’s take on the implications of fast moving tech which - in solving one problem - may create another.

• Entrepreneurs: Segment 1
• Ask Clark: Segment 2
• Vehicle A.I. Safety Tracking: Segment 3
• Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

• Save Money on Merchant Processing Fees
• Creative Destruction Definition - Investopedia
• How and When To Cancel a Credit Card
• 5 Sneaky Ways To Improve Your Credit Score

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Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. And - Clark has a scam warning & rip off alert about travel booking, and a heads up about an emerging airline practice you need to be aware of.

• Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2
• Travel Warnings: Segment 3
• Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

• Apple Credit Card Review: Earn Cash Back on Tech Purchases
• Why Clark Howard Shifted to a Digital Wallet and You Should Too
• 10 Ways To Save on Prescription Drugs
• Dollar Cost Averaging Makes You a Fortune Over Time
• Latest Wills & Funerals
• How To Find and Choose a Financial Advisor

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