01.04.24 A New Way To SPEND LESS / TAXES: The New Direct File Program | Clark Howard Podcast

The resolution to spend less can yield multiple benefits and there are various approaches. Clark explores a method called financial fasting. Also today, the U.S. is slowly adopting a method to simplify taxes, used by most other developed countries. See if this free online direct tax filing service called Direct File could work for you.

Financial Fasting: Segment 1

Ask Clark: Segment 2

IRS: Direct File: Segment 3

Ask Clark: Segment 4

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