Clark explains the real purpose of owning gold, and, should you decide to - the best way to include it as an asset. Also - One way to save money in the new year? Cancel subscriptions! Clark revisits subscription creep, and how streaming and other services can add up to big bucks. Many people forget to cancel free trials, and worse, many companies make it difficult to cancel. 

GOLD! Yes Or No: Segment 1

Ask Clark: Segment 2

Subscription Creep & Streaming Services: Segment 3

Ask Clark: Segment 4


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Americans Are Canceling More of Their Streaming Services


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Axios: Hello TV bundles, our old friend

New York Post: NY AG Letitia James sues SiriusXM: Service made it intentionally ‘hard to cancel subscriptions’

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Scams & Rip-Offs Archives - Clark Howard


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