Clark shares a personal story concerning something every parent worries about - their teenager having a car accident. Also - with mortgage rates rising, there‘s an old tried & true strategy many Americans are unaware of - that could save big bucks on interest: the assumable, non-escalating mortgage. 

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Retailers have been fighting from behind since March 2020. Suddenly supply chains are moving and stores have goods aplenty. In a time of inflation - we have never seen before deals in many categories this September. Clark calls out the buys for early holiday shopping. Also, Federal student loan forgiveness - what eligible student and parent borrowers need to know about how the program will work - and how the scams play. 

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Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also, this year Clark recommends extra early holiday travel planning AND early shopping and shipping. Know when to expect shipping hikes and the bargain months for online shopping & delivery. 

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After a chaotic summer, the outlook for fall travel looks better on every front. September is your cue to start planning holiday travel this year. Get Clark smart advice on how & when to book, avoiding the 4 most expensive travel days, and whether you need travel insurance. Also, Labor Day signals a good time to update job market trends. Clark discusses “unlimited vacation” & taking time off, as well as great part-time opportunities for retirees - and an employee tactic that is NOT recommended. 

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Text message scams keep coming and keep morphing. Know what the latest barrage looks like - deploying new ways to hook you into getting ripped off. Also, high mortgage rates can be avoided when conditions are right for a family member to make the loan. Learn how to lend to loved ones without the tax consequences.

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People are being hoodwinked by paid influencers on social media. Clark shares how this often works with podcasting, unbeknownst to you, the listener. Also, Amazon Prime has a new option for payment that gets Clark’s seal of approval - part of a trend of added perks for retail memberships. 

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Saving money on streaming TV is an area of expertise at Clark.com. Clark has industry news explaining the current streaming landscape AND a new FREE Channel tool! You may be shocked to find out what free TV is available where you live. Also - Thinking of selling your home? The housing market has definitely slowed past the peak of the market. So it’s back to the normal playbook - the Clark smart way.

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Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also, overlooked and extremely important, including for college students, is renter’s insurance. Clark tells you how to get it for a DEAL. Plus, important advice on condo insurance.

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The big banks persist in paying no real interest on savings. Meanwhile Clark just got 3.3% on a CD from his credit union. Several money market & online savings accounts are paying over 2%. Don’t let inertia be your enemy. Move that money. Also - what destroyed Sprint is a big lesson for companies tracking and ranking their employees. Workers should know - across industries and with the rise of remote work, comes increased use by companies of the “productivity score”. 

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Market forces have increased supermarket costs by 13% over the past year, while restaurant price increases have gone up roughly half that. Clark shares how it can actually be more cost effective to eat out at times. Also, there’s been public backlash against airlines shrinking seat size and now there’s an FAA comment period as to whether they should regulate how much space passengers get. Clark weighs in, factoring in designer safety & comfort innovations.

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