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10.18.22  Your Credit Report Accuracy  /   The Pay In 4 Trap

10.18.22 Your Credit Report Accuracy / The Pay In 4 Trap

FromThe Clark Howard Podcast


10.18.22 Your Credit Report Accuracy / The Pay In 4 Trap

FromThe Clark Howard Podcast

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Length:
28 minutes
Released:
Oct 18, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Credit reports are used by creditors, employers, insurance companies, and more - and many are inaccurate. Learn how this can hurt you and what you can do about it! Also, buy now pay later aka pay in 4 - has infested the U.S. economy on all fronts and delinquencies are on the rise. Clark explains how this works and the hazard for your wallet.  

Vigilance: Your Credit Report: Segment 1

Ask Clark: Segment 2

Buy Now, Pay & Pay & Pay Later: Segment 3

Ask Clark: Segment 4


Mentioned on the show:

Investopedia: Credit Reporting Complaints Have Doubled Since 2018

How To Dispute an Error on Your Credit Report and Win

Should You Pay for Credit Monitoring?


Betterment Review: How It Works, Pros & Cons - BETTERMENT Cash Reserve


Over 60% of Americans regret an impulse buy—how social media makes it hard to resist

How To Freeze Your Credit With Experian, Equifax and TransUnion

Credit Karma vs. Credit Sesame: Is One Better Than the Other?


Elliott Advocacy /  Clark’s Consumer Action Center



Clark.com resources

Episode transcripts

Clark.com daily money newsletter


Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275


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Released:
Oct 18, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Save more and spend less is more than just a motto for money expert Clark Howard; it’s a way of life. Clark and his crew — Team Clark — are on a mission to empower people to take control of their personal finances by providing money-saving tips, consumer advice, hot deals and economic news to help everyone achieve financial freedom. Clark is a nationally syndicated radio talk show host and a consumer reporter for television stations around the country. His podcast, The Clark Howard Show, receives more than one million downloads each month and is a hub for listeners to get valuable advice on-demand any time. Clark answers questions on the most popular business and consumer topics including; how to buy a cars, financing a home, retirement planning, shopping for insurance and getting the most out of your savings. Join the conversation and submit your question to www.clark.com/askclark . Clark spearheads two free resources — Clark.com and ClarkDeals.com — to encourage consumers to save more, spend less and avoid ripoffs.