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12.17.20 Making more as a gig worker; Ditching high-cost mutual funds

12.17.20 Making more as a gig worker; Ditching high-cost mutual funds

Clark talks about which delivery services pay gig workers the best and how gig workers can maximize their income by downloading the Gridwise app. C…

12.16.20 Disney+ raising prices; Rent a timeshare to save on your next vacation

12.16.20 Disney+ raising prices; Rent a timeshare to save on your next vacation

Disney+ is looking to add more content while simultaneously raising prices. If you're a Disney+ subscriber you'll be paying $1 more every month start…

12.15.20 Last minute Christmas deals; How a massive federal data breach impacts you

12.15.20 Last minute Christmas deals; How a massive federal data breach impacts you

Clark talks about some of the best sales happening 10 days ahead of Christmas. He also talks about issues with shipping and getting what you order be…

12.14.20 Healthcare signup deadline; Vaccine scam warning

12.14.20 Healthcare signup deadline; Vaccine scam warning

If you need healthcare in 2021, the deadline to sign up at Healthcare.gov is Tuesday. Clark discusses how to assess the plans on the government's web…

12.11.20 Store credit cards are awful - avoid them; Clark Stinks

12.11.20 Store credit cards are awful - avoid them; Clark Stinks

Store credit cards can be poison for your wallet. Clark tells you the downsides to carrying one and why it isn't a good idea to sign up for most stor…

12.10.20 Don't save for retirement in a savings account; GM opens an electric vehicle plant

12.10.20 Don't save for retirement in a savings account; GM opens an electric vehicle plant

Half of Americans are saving for retirement in a savings account instead of workplace or personal retirement plan. That's not good! GM is making a h…

12.9.20 The IRS has 1 million unprocessed tax returns; Travel insurance may now cover Covid

12.9.20 The IRS has 1 million unprocessed tax returns; Travel insurance may now cover Covid

The IRS has a major backlog of unprocessed tax returns. Many people who filed paper returns are still awaiting a refund. If you are planning to book…

12.8.20 Christmas shipping is getting messy; Covid is changing college in a big way

12.8.20 Christmas shipping is getting messy; Covid is changing college in a big way

There's a shipping logjam and it doesn't bode well for getting the Christmas presents you've ordered at your doorstep on time. Colleges across the c…

12.7.20 Watch out for this Amazon Prime scam; Student loan payment freeze extended

12.7.20 Watch out for this Amazon Prime scam; Student loan payment freeze extended

Scammers are targeting Amazon Prime members specifically in a new scam that scare you into handing over sensitive personal information. There's a li…

12.4.20 Tesla Model S no longer recommended by Consumer Reports; Clark Stinks

12.4.20 Tesla Model S no longer recommended by Consumer Reports; Clark Stinks

Consumer Reports has detailed some of the problems with the Tesla Model S. Kim and Joel share the Clark Stinks posted on the web and share with Clar…

12.3.20 Does it pay to install solar?; Divvy rent to own homes is expanding

12.3.20 Does it pay to install solar?; Divvy rent to own homes is expanding

A recent article in Wired detailed a solar installation in California. Clark gives his thoughts on whether installing solar at your house makes sense…

12.2.20 Delta to block middle seats through March; State and local government layoffs coming

12.2.20 Delta to block middle seats through March; State and local government layoffs coming

Clark's wife is going to fly on a Delta plane because of the dedication to keeping its customers safe. If you are willing to get on a plane, you migh…

12.1.20 Vetting charities on Giving Tuesday; Vaccine news is causing Americans to spend

12.1.20 Vetting charities on Giving Tuesday; Vaccine news is causing Americans to spend

Clark talks about how to make your generosity go even further by giving to charities that are doing the most good. Vaccine progress has been good ne…

11.30.20 Cyber Monday deals abound; Look out for these Holiday scams

11.30.20 Cyber Monday deals abound; Look out for these Holiday scams

Clark talks about the best deals that are happening today. In particular, the clothing sector is seeing some steep sales! There are more Holiday sca…

11.27.20 Hulu raises the price of live TV streaming...again; Beware "Trumpcare" health options

11.27.20 Hulu raises the price of live TV streaming...again; Beware "Trumpcare" health options

Hulu is charging more for its live TV streaming service. The price hikes have been coming fast and furious. Clark discusses how you should think abou…

11.26.20 Chocolate & Peloton are hot commodities right now; Painless ways to save more right now

11.26.20 Chocolate & Peloton are hot commodities right now; Painless ways to save more right now

Chocolate and workout equipment are being consumed in a major way right now. And Peloton's stock has soared over the past six months. Looking for wa…

11.25.20 Clark's credit card number was stolen; Americans are saving a lot

11.25.20 Clark's credit card number was stolen; Americans are saving a lot

Clark tells the story of his credit card number being stolen and how quickly things got resolved. Americans have been saving so much money recently.…

11.24.20 Walmart and others tighten Covid policies; Digital license plates

11.24.20 Walmart and others tighten Covid policies; Digital license plates

Many major retailers are ramping up their Covid policies for shoppers as coronavirus cases spike across much of the country. High-tech digital licen…

11.23.20 Your TV is spying on you; How companies are combating worker burnout

11.23.20 Your TV is spying on you; How companies are combating worker burnout

Advertisers want the ability to target audiences better during streaming. But that comes with a privacy tradeoff. Companies are finding creative way…

11.20.20 GM to offer car insurance based on driving habits; Clark Stinks

11.20.20 GM to offer car insurance based on driving habits; Clark Stinks

General Motors is set to offer insurance to customers that will provide lower rates based on safer driving. Kim and Joel share the Clark Stinks post…