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3.23.20 Which companies are hiring right now; Fed supporting markets; Beware work from home scams; Finding a work from home routine

3.23.20 Which companies are hiring right now; Fed supporting markets; Beware work from home scams; …

In a tsunami of economic turmoil, Clark talks about the companies that are hiring and where to turn if you are in need of work. The Fed announced th…

3.20.20 Places handling coronavirus threat well, quarantine leading to more economic difficulties; Mortgage market update

3.20.20 Places handling coronavirus threat well, quarantine leading to more economic difficulties; …

Clark talks about how Taiwan is handling Covid 19. There's a lot of uncertainty right now and economic difficulties are increasing in light of the st…

3.19.20 Stock market volatility and your 401k; Government passes a Coronavirus relief bill

3.19.20 Stock market volatility and your 401k; Government passes a Coronavirus relief bill

The market is still experiencing a lot of volatility. Clark discusses how you should approach your retirement account in light of the current turmoil…

3.18.20 Supply chain updates & human resiliency as Covid 19 spreads; How travel companies are responding to customers

3.18.20 Supply chain updates & human resiliency as Covid 19 spreads; How travel companies are respo…

Clark discusses how the grocery stores are doing and the unique way human beings come together in crisis. Some travel companies are doing a good job…

3.17.20 Coronavirus causes recession, major job market dysfunction; How government relief is coming during economic upheaval

3.17.20 Coronavirus causes recession, major job market dysfunction; How government relief is coming…

Clark continues to talk about the fallout from the Coronavirus pandemic. There won't be a way of avoiding a recession, and many American jobs and sma…

3.16.20 Coronavirus special: Clark's stock market reaction, small business difficulties, and how to handle your personal finances

3.16.20 Coronavirus special: Clark's stock market reaction, small business difficulties, and how to…

The stock market had a rough day. But the impacts of the Coronavirus extend far beyond that. Clark discusses stock market reaction, small business di…

3.13.20 Why savings bonds are GREAT!; Ikea dresser recall

3.13.20 Why savings bonds are GREAT!; Ikea dresser recall

Savings bonds are great place to put money these days. They could be a better option for you instead of a savings account or CD. Ikea is recalling m…

3.12.20 Historically low mortgage rates; Fifth Third bank in hot water; Officially in a bear market

3.12.20 Historically low mortgage rates; Fifth Third bank in hot water; Officially in a bear market

Mortgage rates have sunk to historic lows. But there's a LOT you need to know before you pull the trigger on a refinance. Fifth Third Bank is being …

3.11.20 Coronavirus wide-ranging impacts; Travel cancellation policies changing

3.11.20 Coronavirus wide-ranging impacts; Travel cancellation policies changing

As the WHO has called coronavirus a pandemic, there are many ways this impacts individual Americans. Clark says that our politicians are failing us a…

3.10.20 Hidden advisor fees; Hoarding in the wake of coronavirus; Keep your internet browsing private

3.10.20 Hidden advisor fees; Hoarding in the wake of coronavirus; Keep your internet browsing priva…

It's hard to know how your financial advisor is being paid. And it recently became even more difficult to figure it out. The CFP board is no longer n…

3.9.20 Coronavirus market impact; Coronvirus scams proliferate; Avoid AT&T TV

3.9.20 Coronavirus market impact; Coronvirus scams proliferate; Avoid AT&T TV

The market is now past a 52 week low and global markets are in panic mode. Global markets are related to an undeclared war between Putin and the U.S.…

3.6.20 Investing in real estate online; Clark Stinks

3.6.20 Investing in real estate online; Clark Stinks

Pitches to get into private real estate ventures are prevalent now. Investors own percentages of several properties from dozens to thousands. With li…

3.5.20 How to shop for life insurance; Show some love to your 401k

3.5.20 How to shop for life insurance; Show some love to your 401k

Life insurance agents are only there to pitch policies with some kind of add-on - the equivalent of a savings or investment account, or something the…

3.4.20 Home renovations that pay off; Buying used clothing and furniture

3.4.20 Home renovations that pay off; Buying used clothing and furniture

We’re moving into the home renovation season. The National Association of Realtors and National Association of the Remodeling Industry | NARI conduct…

3.3.20 Roth conversions post SECURE Act; Making your employees feel appreciated

3.3.20 Roth conversions post SECURE Act; Making your employees feel appreciated

The SECURE act has brought changes to how retirement accounts work, how they're taxed and inherited. Pre-taxed money goes into traditional IRAs. Cont…

3.2.20 Pharmacies exiting supermarkets; Cheapest cell phone plans for low usage

3.2.20 Pharmacies exiting supermarkets; Cheapest cell phone plans for low usage

The pharmacy business is shifting and market share is moving to a smaller number of players. CVS and Walgreens are taking a huge volume of prescripti…

2.28.20 Don't put your tax refund on a gift card; Clark Stinks

2.28.20 Don't put your tax refund on a gift card; Clark Stinks

Recently Clark discussed how AT&T issues refunds on stored value cards. These cards are intentionally tricky to spend down – disallowing partial …

2.27.20 Apartments with no lease; MGM data breach; Saving on prescription drugs

2.27.20 Apartments with no lease; MGM data breach; Saving on prescription drugs

Being stuck in an apartment lease when you need to move quickly is a long time problem. Very few leases have any kind of out. Now, a company called L…

2.26.20 Discount brokerage consolidation; Check scam hitting millennials; Beware bad car-buying advice

2.26.20 Discount brokerage consolidation; Check scam hitting millennials; Beware bad car-buying adv…

The investment industry is going through consolidation that will lead to fewer players. Weakened mutual fund companies, stock brokerages and investme…

2.25.20 Personal preparation for economic slowdown; Wells Fargo settlement; Best value supermarkets

2.25.20 Personal preparation for economic slowdown; Wells Fargo settlement; Best value supermarkets

The coronavirus is spreading but know fatality rates are very low. It is creating enormous impact on economies around the world. The U.S. travel indu…