The Clark Howard Podcast

01.06.25 Timeshares - Vacation Clubs / Teaching The Value Of Money

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Today, something we receive many calls about at our Team Clark Consumer Action Center - timeshares. Clark explains why timeshares & their latest incarnation - vacation clubs are defective by design. Also - teaching kids about money can be a real challenge, and allowance can play a big role in teaching kids that money is a finite commodity. 

  • Beware “Vacation Clubs”: Segment 1
  • Ask Clark: Segment 2
  • Teaching Deferred Gratification: Segment 3
  • Ask Clark: Segment 4


    • Mentioned on the show:

    • Why Vacation Clubs Are Even Worse Than Timeshares
    • NYTimes: Lured by Luxury Vacations, They Were Stuck With Debt
    • How To Sell, Cancel or Get Rid of Your Timeshare
    • 12 Common Amazon Scams To Avoid
    • Amazon Scam Warning: Beware of Deliveries You Didn't Order
    • 3 Places You Should Never Invest Your Money
    • Why Clark Howard Wants You to Set Up a 'Financial Chromebook'
    • How to Teach Young Kids About Money
    • Cash Back Credit Card Tool - Clark.com
    • Best 2% Cash Back Credit Cards: 11 Options for 2025
    • 6 Things To Know and Do Before You Deal With a Home Insurance Claims Adjuster


      • Clark.com resources

      • Episode transcripts
      • Community.Clark.com
      • Clark.com daily money newsletter
      • Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275


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