08.04.25 Subscriptions: A Clark Smart Assignment / Tax Update for freelancers & Payment Apps | Clark Howard Podcast

In an ongoing breach of ethics to the lasting detriment of consumers, many subscription services make it virtually impossible to cancel. So there’s something you need to do before signing up for anything. Also - Clark breaks down IRS reporting requirements on payment apps -which aren’t becoming more stringent after all. If you’re a vendor, small contractor or do business via payment app, know what will trigger a 1099.  

Click To Cancel? We Wish: Segment 1

Ask Clark: Segment 2

Payment Apps & 1099s: Segment 3

Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

One Tech Tip: 'Click-to-cancel' is over, but there are other ways to unsubscribe

Cash Envelope System: How It Works

Budgeting & Saving Archives - Clark Howard

How To Take Your Score from ‘Good’ To ‘Exceptional’

Credit Karma Review: Free Credit Score and More at Your Fingertips

Two tax reporting changes on tap for businesses, freelancers and payment apps like Venmo

How to Start Investing: 10 Steps for Beginners

Clark.com resources

Episode transcripts

Community.Clark.com  /  Ask Clark

Clark.com daily money newsletter

Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275

Learn more about your ad choices: megaphone.fm/adchoices
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices