When applying for a credit card, knowing your approval odds is a great tool being offered more often. But therein lies hazard. Household debt is rising at the fastest rate since 2007 as credit card debt soars. Also in this episode, Clark lays out 2 main reasons home prices have been going up beyond the general rate of inflation since before the recent run ups, and offers a partial remedy for home buyers to consider as home prices now moderate.

Credit Card Debt: Segment 1

Ask Clark: Segment 2

Housing Affordability: Segment 3

Ask Clark: Segment 4


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