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Dollar stores and other discounters are reconfiguring. Clark clears media confusion surrounding closures and discusses what makes some discount retail operations more successful than others. Also - If you want job stability with a pension, this job sector wants you!

Dollar Store Closures: Segment 1

Ask Clark: Segment 2

Who Offers A Pension?: Segment 3

Ask Clark: Segment 4


Mentioned on the show:

Dollar stores are shutting down across America. They did this to themselves

99 Cents Only Stores to close all 371 spots in 'extremely difficult decision,' CEO says - USA TODAY

Dollar Tree Raises Max Price to $7: Which Items Will Cost More?

Clark Howard's 5 Money Tips for Couples

How to Freeze Your Child's Credit

Research shows federal workers are effective and committed, not subversive — The Conversation

[The Washington Post] The government has a workforce crisis. One of its best-kept secrets can fix it.

Portfolio Lender: Meaning, Overview, Pros and Cons


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Clark updates EV deals with Tesla now in the mix. Also, what to know about digital wallet options including Paze, a new entry from the big banks.

Tesla Deals: Segment 1

Ask Clark: Segment 2

Digital Wallets: Segment 3

Ask Clark: Segment 4


Mentioned on the show:

What’s wrong with Tesla?

[The Washington Post] Ready or not, self-driving semi-trucks are coming to America’s highways

Should You Take Your Pension in a Lump Sum or Monthly Payments?

Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation: Home Page

Best Secured Credit Cards for 2024: Top Picks for Building or Repairing Credit

The Family Digital Wallet Is A $26 Billion Deposit Opportunity For Banks

NYTimes: The Youths Have Spoken: Wallets Are Lame. Go Digital.

Millions of small businesses have a new reporting requirement. Here's what to know.

Bogleheads Investing Advice and Info


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Often at checkouts, we’re asked to donate to a cause by rounding up our payment or contributing one dollar. How do you decide when to give? Also, as a result of giant hospital systems buying up practices, you may be charged a significant “facility fee” at doctors appointments. Be ready by asking the right question in advance. Plus, out-of-network charges are being manipulated by private equity, costing patients more.

Checkout Charity: Segment 1

Ask Clark: Segment 2

Medical Facility Fees: Segment 3

Ask Clark: Segment 4


Mentioned on the show:

How To Choose the Best Charities for Your Donations

What's the Best Way To Donate to a Charity?

That spare change you donate at checkout is adding up to millions for charities

A Simple Trick To Paying Off Your Credit Card Faster

How To Open a Roth IRA


This Small U.S. City Was Just Named the Best Place to Retire With No Savings.

The Best Places to Retire in the World

Hospitals Are Adding Billions in ‘Facility’ Fees for Routine Care - The WSJ

NYTimes: In Battle Over Health Care Costs, Private Equity Plays Both Sides

NYTimes: Health Insurers’ Lucrative, Little-Known Alliance: 5 Takeaways

NYTimes: Insurers Reap Hidden Fees by Slashing Payments. You May Get the Bill.

What Is a Backdoor Roth IRA?

CarEdge | Buy, Sell, and Protect New & Used Cars - CarEdge


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Clark discusses filing an extension and what to do if you don’t have the money to pay income taxes. Also, many of us are dealing with sky-high valuations of our property, and Clark has a personal story to tell.

Filing A Tax Extension: Segment 1

Ask Clark: Segment 2

Property Tax Appeals: Segment 3

Ask Clark: Segment 4


Mentioned on the show:

Tax return extensions: Why you should (or shouldn't) do it and how to request one

When Are Taxes Due? Important Tax Dates in 2024

The IRS has 940,000 unclaimed tax refunds from 2020 that are about to expire. Is one of them yours?

Advice | IRS has $1 billion in 2020 tax refunds. Time is running out to collect.

AT&T Reset 7.6 Million Customers’ Passcodes After Data Breach - The WSJ

NYTimes: AT&T Resets Millions of Passcodes After Customer Records Are Leaked

Everything to Know About the Alleged AT&T Data Leak: What You Can Do to Protect Yourself

How To Freeze and Unfreeze Your Credit With Experian, Equifax and TransUnion

Best 529 College Savings Plans By State

What Brokerage Do You Recommend for First-Time Investors or Kids?

The ‘Echo Housing Boom’ is here

3 Places You Should Never Invest Your Money

What Is a Fiduciary Financial Advisor and Do I Need One?

How To Open a Roth IRA

Best Investment Companies for Investors in 2024


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Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. And today Clark revels in listener reprobation for his rank, malodorous missteps on a slew of topics - for the entire podcast. Ah the smell of it!
 
Mentioned on the show:

Best Rewards Credit Cards: Top Picks for 2024

Reps demand answers to U.S. Postal Service delays across state, country

Want To Guard Your Privacy Online? Search the Web With DuckDuckGo

Best Travel Credit Cards: Top Rewards Picks for 2024

American Express Credit Cards

Clark Predicts Traditional 401(k)s, IRAs Will Cease To Exist Within a Decade

Target Drive Up Review: How Target Grocery Pickup Works

How Do Student Loans Work? 7 Things to Know

Follow Clark Howard's #1 Rule To Travel Cheap

5 Things To Know Before You Buy Costco Clothes

When Is the Best Time To Collect Social Security?

Will Social Security Run Out?

My Social Security: The Free Account Everyone Needs To Set Up Before Retirement


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Today Clark shares an important warning for anyone who has a relative or friend in a nursing home, assisted living, hospital or any other medical facility. Also - Self-checkout seemed like a great idea, until stores realized how much theft was occurring. Expect to see some changes in this area. 

Medical Facilities Payment Scheme: Segment 1

Ask Clark: Segment 2

Retail Self-Checkout: Segment 3

Ask Clark: Segment 4


Mentioned on the show:

Why a financial regulator is going after health care debt

3 Things to Know Before You Lease a Car

TrueCar | New & Used Cars for Sale | Car Pricing & Reviews

Electrek | EV and Tesla News, Green Energy, Ebikes, and more

Carfax Electric Car Lease Deals

Which Are The Cheapest Electric Cars To Lease?

How to Shop for Lower Car Insurance

Best Auto Insurance Companies and Some of the Worst

Best And Worst Homeowners Insurance Companies

Submit a complaint | Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

New York Post: Target to limit self-checkout to 10 items as stores trend away from the technology amid concerns of theft

New York Post: Dollar General drops self-checkout at hundreds of stores to reduce theft

5 Reasons Sam's Club Is Better Than Costco

Getting a Ton of New Credit Card Offers? Here’s What You Need To Do

Should I Freeze My Credit With Innovis, SageStream, CoreLogic and LexisNexus?


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