The Clark Howard Podcast

02.05.25 Credit Score Perfectionism / When Travel Goes Awry…

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Many are obsessed with having a perfect credit score. Clark offers a more realistic goal when it comes to your all important credit rating. Also, when things go wrong with travel, you have to fight for your rights. Clark shares strategies that can help you avoid problems in the first place, and discusses ways to advocate for yourself when you do run into a travel problem. 

  • Your Credit Score: Segment 1
  • Ask Clark: Segment 2
  • Be Your Own Travel Advocate: Segment 3
  • Ask Clark: Segment 4


    • Mentioned on the show:

    • What Is a Good Credit Score?
    • How To Improve Your Credit Score in 5 Key Areas
    • Why You Don’t Need an 800 Credit Score
    • Credit Karma Review: Free Credit Score and More at Your Fingertips
    • How Long Will It Take for My Credit Score To Go Up if I Missed a Payment?
    • File a Consumer Complaint / Air Travel Service Complaint | secure.dot.gov
    • Do You Get Better Prices on Hotels From Third-Party Sites or by Booking Directly?
    • How To Find Cheap Flights in 3 Easy Steps
    • Follow Clark Howard's #1 Rule To Travel Cheap
    • Going™ | Formerly Scott's Cheap Flights | Flight Subscription


      • Clark.com resources

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


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