02.05.25 Credit Score Perfectionism / When Travel Goes Awry…

Many are obsessed with having a perfect credit score. Clark offers a more realistic goal when it comes to your all important credit rating. Also, when things go wrong with travel, you have to fight for your rights. Clark shares strategies that can help you avoid problems in the first place, and discusses ways to advocate for yourself when you do run into a travel problem. 

Your Credit Score: Segment 1

Ask Clark: Segment 2

Be Your Own Travel Advocate: Segment 3

Ask Clark: Segment 4

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Episode transcripts

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