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06.06.23  Vulnerable Seniors: A Case In Point  /  Hiring A Contractor

06.06.23 Vulnerable Seniors: A Case In Point / Hiring A Contractor

FromThe Clark Howard Podcast


06.06.23 Vulnerable Seniors: A Case In Point / Hiring A Contractor

FromThe Clark Howard Podcast

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Length:
32 minutes
Released:
Jun 6, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Clark spoke recently about the role of family and friends when it comes to fraud protection for our elders. Today he has a first hand account of why it's so vitally important we take this to heart. Also today, The Consumer Federation of America reports that home repairs and renovations are a top area of complaints. Avoiding these headaches starts with how you hire a contractor and Clark has some guidelines for getting it right from the get go. 

Vigilance For Vulnerable Seniors: Segment 1

Ask Clark: Segment 2

Hiring A Contractor: Segment 3

Ask Clark: Segment 4


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Released:
Jun 6, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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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.