There are ethical debt collectors, but also dirty players in the industry. Clark explains the crooked practice of refreshing the debt, and what your rights and responsibilities are. Also, no utility bills sound good? ‘Passive’ homes are ultra energy efficient, and there are initiatives that go a step beyond. People are building passive, self-powered homes with solar & batteries off the grid. We have options today, including home power from EVs. Decentralizing how we get power is great for the nation as well. 

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The US construction industry has held on to archaic ways of building, failing to adapt better technology routinely used elsewhere in the world - until now. Clark discusses how prefabrication component building is better, faster & cheaper. Now is the time to reimagine how we build to improve durability and price points. Also, for the past decade, traditional life & annuity insurers have been selling off their policies to Wall St. The risk profiles are then held by private-equity. This creates new levels of uncertainty for consumers. If you get notification of this from your insurer, should you be worried? Clark has some new recommendations.

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Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also, Clark talked about the changing landscape for workers yesterday. Today, for employers - the topic is creating loyalty in a workforce. Retaining motivated employees is a big problem for companies. Clark discusses how giving employees a stake in the game makes profitable sense, and ways businesses can accomplish that.  

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Clark talks with Charis of Clark Deals about how Amazon Prime Days 22 should measure up, the kinds of deals you can expect and competitive deals from other retailers. Also this episode, after 10 years of pathetic earnings on savings, the good side of rising rates is catching up. Clark compares big bank to online bank savings rates right now, lets you know the best saving strategies & the safest places to put your savings to work. 

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Needed changes in education are overdue and on the way. Clark characterizes post high school ed and how economic forces unleashed by Covid are changing the equation for the better. The rise of the education consumer means relevance and connection to career will be key. Also, Clark lists the many factors contributing to the inflation testing us all - and puts it in historical perspective. This cycle has caused economic dislocations creating discounts. Learn where the deals are, and - in the price surging sectors, ways people are cutting back to offset inflation, including gas & grocery strategies.

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Shipping has gotten really expensive. There are now aggregators, many free to join offering special rates for shipping under their codes. Clark talks about saving on shipping for individuals and for small businesses. Also, high gas prices have upped the profile of electric vehicles. Clark gives guidance on when to buy, EV types, the dealer - manufacturer relationship, and the sweet spots for affordability in the EV market now and in the future. 

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Overall, crypto has lost about 70% of its value. Many crypto lending organizations have gone insolvent. Digital money is a sound concept. It can eventually help eliminate the bank gouge of moving money. But as an investment? Learn why that’s gambling and Clark’s rule for moving forward. Also, the housing market has been brutal for home buyers on many levels. But the narrative is changing. Clark’s analysis includes signs the market is normalizing - and advice for buyers on today’s higher interest rates, and home values moving forward.  

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Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also, high school, trade school and college grads have unprecedented job opportunity right now - even amid current concerns of looming recession. 

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Puppy fraud was a constant during the pandemic and continues unabated. Google is going after these scamsters, but their efforts are a drop in the bucket. This scam has worked since the days of classified print ads. Now it’s moved worldwide using fake pictures, akin to vacation rental & car scams. What you can’t see, verify. Scammers also exploit job seekers online. Those 25 to 34 - digital natives - are most likely to trust a job listing. How the scam plays, and what to know to avoid job listing scam identity theft. 

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The inflation of 40 years ago was significantly worse than now. Clark describes the unusual distortions in today’s market, resulting in heavy discounts in some categories. Also, there’s one sector of real estate that’s discounted now - office space IF you know which type. For business owners in need of office space, hear how to take advantage of this unique opportunity. 

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