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10.5.20 Census bureau report about widening income gap; New credit card doesn't look at your credit score

10.5.20 Census bureau report about widening income gap; New credit card doesn't look at your credit…

Roughly 80% of Americans have less purchasing power now than they did a decade ago. This is not good news! Clark discusses the significance of what t…

10.2.20 PPP loan forgiveness gets underway; Clark Stinks

10.2.20 PPP loan forgiveness gets underway; Clark Stinks

Small business owners that took out PPP loans have been worried about how forgiveness for those loans will work. The Treasury department finally anno…

10.1.20 Teachers are underpaid; Fake debt collectors

10.1.20 Teachers are underpaid; Fake debt collectors

A new report finds that teachers are paid less than non-teacher, college-educated workers. That's a problem. Fake debt collectors are on the rise. C…

9.30.20 Massive layoffs at Disney and the airlines; Where to turn for health insurance after job loss

9.30.20 Massive layoffs at Disney and the airlines; Where to turn for health insurance after job lo…

The airlines are set to lay off tens of thousands of employees as government bailout funds run dry and the travel industry remains disrupted. Disney …

9.29.20 Supermarkets are stocked for Fall; How to negotiate rent with your landlord

9.29.20 Supermarkets are stocked for Fall; How to negotiate rent with your landlord

Supermarkets are stocking up before Fall hits in case there's a surge in Covid cases. Apartment vacancies are up. So there's more room for you to ne…

9.28.20 Voters are less divided than our politicians; Amazon Prime Day + Ring drone camera

9.28.20 Voters are less divided than our politicians; Amazon Prime Day + Ring drone camera

Americans are actually less divided than our elected officials seem to be. They tend to agree on fiscal policy like the minimum wage and affordable c…

9.25.20 Cheaper batteries are lowering energy costs; Clark Stinks

9.25.20 Cheaper batteries are lowering energy costs; Clark Stinks

Tesla is leading the charge towards cheaper batteries. And that is going to have a major impact on consumer energy bills going forward. Kim and Joel…

9.24.20 Housing market inventory is crazy low, driving up prices; Car insurance claim estimator

9.24.20 Housing market inventory is crazy low, driving up prices; Car insurance claim estimator

Fewer Americans are listing their homes for sale. And as interest rates continue to remain low, that is driving up home prices. Artificial intellige…

9.23.20 New independent contractor rule; Southwest companion pass offer

9.23.20 New independent contractor rule; Southwest companion pass offer

A new rule gives employers more leeway when it comes to how they classify employees. Clark discusses the pros and cons of this move as well as how em…

9.22.20 What to do with overwhelming hospital bills; How small businesses are faring

9.22.20 What to do with overwhelming hospital bills; How small businesses are faring

Clark discusses how to handle overwhelming hospital bills. It's absolutely crucial not to pay that bill with a credit card. There are some positive …

9.21.20 Fighting back against an unlawful eviction; Walmart raising pay

9.21.20 Fighting back against an unlawful eviction; Walmart raising pay

There is a federal moratorium on evicting tenants who can't pay right now. Clark discusses free software that is available to help you fight back if …

9.18.20 Why delaying social security payments is so important; Clark Stinks

9.18.20 Why delaying social security payments is so important; Clark Stinks

A lot of Americans opt to take social security when they are first eligible. But this can cost you a whole lot of money in the long run. Clark discus…

9.17.20 The telemedicine boom; Good news for job seekers

9.17.20 The telemedicine boom; Good news for job seekers

Telemedicine is taking off right now. And it's actually better for your health, too. There are all sorts of positive signs in the job market. Clark …

9.16.20 Employees love working from home, but many employers don't love it; Football is back!

9.16.20 Employees love working from home, but many employers don't love it; Football is back!

Stats show that Americans who have been able to work from home during the pandemic would love to be able to continue doing so when things get back to…

9.15.20 Americans are saving more right now; USPS prescription delivery delays

9.15.20 Americans are saving more right now; USPS prescription delivery delays

Many Americans who can are saving more of their income. This bodes well as the economy continues to recover as the spenders will be able to meaningfu…

9.14.20 The wildfires in California; The cell phone price wars intensify

9.14.20 The wildfires in California; The cell phone price wars intensify

Clark talks about what has led to the wildfires in California and what policies need to be implemented to avoid such devastation in the future. Link…

9.11.20 Special Edition: Navigating Your Finances in the Pandemic Economy

9.11.20 Special Edition: Navigating Your Finances in the Pandemic Economy

Clark talks about how the economy has changed since Covid-19 became a reality in our lives. And his wife Lane joins him to pose your questions - all …

9.10.20 Christmas sales in October; The used car shortage
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9.10.20 Christmas sales in October; The used car shortage

Retailers are likely to start offering bargains earlier than normal this year. You could find some great bargains in October instead of having to wai…

9.9.20 Mint Mobile launches cheap unlimited cell plan; FedEx is hiring

9.9.20 Mint Mobile launches cheap unlimited cell plan; FedEx is hiring

If you need unlimited data, Mint Mobile just launched one of the best plans that is pretty inexpensive - only $30 a month when you pay up front. Chec…

9.8.20 The unbalanced stock market; How the eviction moratorium works

9.8.20 The unbalanced stock market; How the eviction moratorium works

The stock market has started to experience some volatility - particularly in the tech sector. Clark talks about how that should impact how you invest…