The Clark Howard Podcast

04.14.25 Clarkonomics: What Is Stagflation / Pay In 4 Gets Worse

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Today brings a Clarkonomics session on something much in the news - the potential for stagflation. Clark explains this economic environment and how you can prepare.  Also, something terrible just got worse: Pay in 4. Why you should just say NO to Buy Now Pay Later.


Clarkonomics - Stagflation: Segment 1

Ask Clark: Segment 2

BNPL Spells TROUBLE: Segment 3

Ask Clark: Segment 4


Mentioned on the show:


  • Certificate of Deposit (CD): What Is It, Best Places To Open One
  • 18 of the Best High-Yield Online Savings Accounts in April 2025
  • Are Money Market Funds a Safe Place To Stash My Savings?
  • Why Big Banks Are a Bad Place for Your Cash
  • Social Security Fairness Act: Windfall Elimination Provision
  • File a Consumer Complaint  /  Air Travel Service Complaint | secure.dot.gov
  • Axios: BNPL is everywhere  / Why 'Buy Now, Pay Later' Worries Clark Howard
  • How To Improve Your Credit Score in 5 Key Areas
  • What Is a Secured Credit Card and How Does It Work?
  • Why Clark Howard Wants You to Set Up a 'Financial Chromebook'


    • Clark.com resources


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