The Clark Howard Podcast

07.28.25 Inflation & Retail Adaptation / Everyday Is Scam Awareness Day

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Today - Clark discusses how retailers and consumers are handling inflation. To deal with higher prices, we’re changing how & where we shop. It works!  Also, it's more important than ever to be on guard because scam attempts are nearly constant. Clark alerts you to some of the latest scams so you don’t get ripped off. 

  • Offset Inflation: Segment 1
  • Ask Clark: Segment 2
  • Most Common Scams: Segment 3
  • Ask Clark: Segment 4

    • Mentioned on the show:

    • 10 Ways You're Wasting Money on Groceries
    • Axios: Store brands become retail's secret weapon against tariffs
    • Dollar General is shaking off tariff fears and winning over higher-income consumers
    • Barrons: The Rich Are Shopping in Dollar Stores. What It Means for the Economy.
    • Best 529 College Savings Plans By State
    • 529 to Roth IRA: Rollover Rules, Conversion Guide, and FAQs
    • BBB-File a Complaint
    • How to Freeze Your Child's Credit
    • Overwhelmed by Scammers? 96% of Americans Are Targeted Every Week
    • Scammers posing as SPCA and animal welfare staff
    • AI Obituary Pirates Are Exploiting Our Grief. I Tracked One Down to Find Out Why
    • Student loan scammers won’t offer relief
    • This hurricane season, prepare to avoid the scams
    • Are you really out of Cloud storage or is that message a scam?
    • Think Twice Before You Click ‘Unsubscribe’
    • The Safer Way To Use Your Debit Card

      • 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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