The Clark Howard Podcast

10.15.24 Retail Perils - Overcharged & Store Cards

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Vigilance shoppers - With the holiday season already underway, sales are coming and going faster, increasing the likelihood of being overcharged - which happens more often than you might think. Clark has tips on how it pays to pay attention. Also today in retail peril - why you DON’T want to save 10% on your purchase if you apply for a store card. 

  • Overcharged At Checkout: Segment 1
  • Ask Clark: Segment 2
  • Retail Store Cards: Segment 3
  • Ask Clark: Segment 4


    • Mentioned on the show:

    • 5 Reasons Sam's Club Is Better Than Costco
    • Housing market hack: How this family just got their dream home at a 2.5% mortgage rate
    • Subordinated Debt: What It Is, How It Works, Risks
    • How To Open a Roth IRA
    • What Brokerage Do You Recommend for First-Time Investors or Kids?
    • 6 Tips to Teach Teenagers About Money
    • 401k Fees: How Much is Too Much?
    • Fidelity Investments Review: Pros & Cons
    • Retail credit card interest rates reach record high
    • Should You Get a Store Credit Card?
    • Cash Back Credit Card Calculator Tool


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      • Clark.com daily money newsletter
      • Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275


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