09.10.25 Warning: Avoid This Credit & Debit Card Scam / Balcony Solar Power | Clark Howard Podcast

In this episode - a Federal sweep has revealed how transactional crime rings have engineered a common scam that is emptying accounts. Clark shares the warning and tells you how to avoid having your credit or debit card information stolen. Also, electricity rates are skyrocketing, but we are not sitting ducks. A breakthrough in self-install solar is becoming more mainstream.

Avoid Skimmer Scams: Segment 1

Ask Clark: Segment 2

Self-Install “Balcony” Solar: Segment 3

Ask Clark: Segment 4

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Protect Your Money From Sneaky Card Skimmers

Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card Review: Travel Card

Credit Card Car Rental Insurance: What You Need To Know

Why You Should Keep Old Credit Card Accounts Open

How and When To Cancel a Credit Card

Axios: Electricity costs rise amid data center boom

Can’t put solar panels on your roof? Plug-in ‘balcony solar’ may be for you.

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