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01.30.24  Back To Basics: Exchange Traded Funds  /  Health Insurance Prior Authorizations

01.30.24 Back To Basics: Exchange Traded Funds / Health Insurance Prior Authorizations

FromThe Clark Howard Podcast


01.30.24 Back To Basics: Exchange Traded Funds / Health Insurance Prior Authorizations

FromThe Clark Howard Podcast

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Length:
33 minutes
Released:
Jan 30, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Clark offers a primer on the 3 basic types of funds - Mutual, Index, and the fastest growing area of investing: ETFs.  Also, there is a new rule for health insurers when you need medical preauthorization approval for treatment or a procedure.  And it’s about time. 

Back To Basics: ETFs: Segment 1

Ask Clark: Segment 2

New Rules On Medical Preauthorization: Segment 3

Ask Clark: Segment 4


Mentioned on the show:


How to Invest in ETFs for Beginners 

What Is an ETF?  Clark.com


INVESTOPEDIA - Mutual Funds  /  Index Funds  /  ETFs


Medicare Medical Savings Account (MSA) Plans

Health Insurers Must Streamline Prior Authorization Decisions, New Rule Says - The WSJ

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Released:
Jan 30, 2024
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.