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

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

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