08.31.23 Reviews: How Can You Trust Them? / Engaging Prices Now On Diamonds | Clark Howard Podcast

Reviews can help you make decisions on all kinds of purchases, from merchandise to services and travel. But how can you trust them? Clark offers some insights & guidance. Also today, unusual factors in the diamond market are affecting the price of traditional and lab diamonds. 

Insights On Reading Reviews: Segment 1

Ask Clark: Segment 2

Diamond Prices: Segment 3

Ask Clark: Segment 4

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