The Clark Howard Podcast

04.12.23 A New Amazon Perk & The Myth of Free Shipping / Social Security Strategy

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Something new & customer friendly from Amazon is a win win. On the other hand, with online retail, know there’s really no such thing as free shipping. Also in this episode, new reporting states that without a fix from Congress, Social Security will be running short in a decade. Has this altered Clark’s advice on what age it’s best to start taking the benefit? 

  • Amazon Return Prevention: Segment 1
  • Ask Clark: Segment 2
  • Social Security Strategy: Segment 3
  • Ask Clark: Segment 4


    • Mentioned on the show

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    • Habitat for Humanity: History - Clark Howard
    • Amazon starts flagging ‘frequently returned’ products that you maybe shouldn’t buy
    • Amazon, other retailers revamp 'free' shipping as costs soar
    • How To Freeze Your Credit With Experian, Equifax and TransUnion
    • 11 Tips to Keep Your Cell Phone Safe
    • Axios: Charted: Rising home insurance
    • Why You Should Update Your Homeowners Coverage Limits Every 3 Years
    • Attention, Travelers: Now Is the Best Time to Switch to eSIM
    • What Is an eSIM? 5 Things To Know
    • Visible Review: 5 Things To Know Before You Sign Up
    • Will Social Security Run Out?
    • Social Security is now expected to run short of cash by 2033
    • Barrons.com: Why It Makes Sense to Wait for Social Security Even if Benefits Are Cut
    • When Is the Best Time To Collect Social Security?
    • AARP Social Security Calculator
    • Maximize My Social Security: Calculate Your Highest Benefits
    • Homeowners Insurance Archives - Clark Howard


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