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09.28.23  Credit Cards: Rates & Rewards  /  New Online Junk Fees

09.28.23 Credit Cards: Rates & Rewards / New Online Junk Fees

FromThe Clark Howard Podcast


09.28.23 Credit Cards: Rates & Rewards / New Online Junk Fees

FromThe Clark Howard Podcast

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Length:
27 minutes
Released:
Sep 28, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Clark explains how the credit card reward game goes through cycles, and where we are now in terms of you applying for credit. And with interest rates high, if you do carry debt, know the best kind of card to use.  Also today - fees are creeping into everything! Get Clark’s warning about new online shopping fees you could easily miss.

Credit Card Offers & Interest: Segment 1

Ask Clark: Segment 2

Junk Fees Are Morphing: Segment 3

Ask Clark: Segment 4


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Released:
Sep 28, 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.