The Clark Howard Podcast

04.13.26 Self-Storage Savvy / Heir Apparent: Plan & Preserve Your Estate


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One in five Americans uses self-storage units. How do you avoid rip-offs in an industry long characterized by bait & switch tactics? Learn Clark’s strategies for avoiding such price hikes, and essential steps for protecting your belongings. Also, you may have seen the news stories about the late Jimmy Buffet’s family doing battle over his estate. Believe it or not, this type of situation is not that rare. The "Great Wealth Transfer" has ushered in a surge of estate disputes. Clark shares how smart planning now can help prevent family conflicts and legal fees from eroding your legacy.

  • Self-Storage Savvy: Segment 1
  • Ask Clark: Segment 2
  • Prevent Estate Battles: Segment 3
  • Ask Clark: Segment 4
  • Mentioned on the show:

    • Do You Really Need a Storage Unit?
    • 5 Things To Do Before You Rent a Storage Unit
    • FT - Overcharged for Storage? U-Haul 1-Year Price Lock Delivers Certainty
    • Storage Unit Prices Keep Going Up. Is There a Better Way To Store My Possessions?
    • The Costco Price Secret Almost Nobody Knows - Clark Howard
    • Emergency Fund: Everything You Need to Know - Clark Howard
    • How To Prevent an Inheritance Nightmare
    • USA TODAY: Why inheritances are generating more bad blood and legal fees
    • 7 Things to Consider Before Leaving Your Home to Your Kids
    • Why Clark Howard Wants You to Set Up a 'Financial Chromebook'
    • My Social Security: The Free Account Everyone Needs To Set Up Before Retirement
    • 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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