05.12.25 Income Inequality / Privacy Alert! Alexa Can Hear You | Clark Howard Podcast

The Congressional Budget Office update found the top 10% of earners in the U.S. have 70% of the nation’s wealth, possibly the greatest disparity in our history. Today, Clark discusses the severity of income inequality and its effects on our society. Also - if you have a smart device in your home, you might not realize some of the privacy concerns, especially with Amazon’s Alexa.

Income Inequality: Segment 1

Ask Clark: Segment 2

Privacy Warning!: Segment 3

Ask Clark: Segment 4

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