The Clark Howard Podcast

05.12.25 Income Inequality / Privacy Alert! Alexa Can Hear You

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The Congressional Budget Office update found the top 10% of earners in the U.S. have 70% of the nation’s wealth, possibly the greatest disparity in our history. Today, Clark discusses the severity of income inequality and its effects on our society. Also - if you have a smart device in your home, you might not realize some of the privacy concerns, especially with Amazon’s Alexa.

  • Income Inequality: Segment 1
  • Ask Clark: Segment 2
  • Privacy Warning!: Segment 3
  • Ask Clark: Segment 4

    • Mentioned on the show:

    • NYTimes: America Has Never Been Wealthier. Here’s Why It Doesn’t Feel That Way.
    • How To Freeze and Unfreeze Your Credit With Experian, Equifax and TransUnion
    • Understanding Home Equity Agreements
    • Amazon Is Removing a Key Alexa Privacy Setting: Should You Worry?
    • [The Washington Post] Alexa is getting creepier. Take this one step to improve your privacy.
    • When Is the Best Day and Time To Call Customer Service?

      • 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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