09.28.22 Make A Difference: Government Jobs / Getting Control of Credit Card Debt | Clark Howard Podcast

Labor shortages are everywhere, but one sector particularly hurting affects us all - the government. Governments all over the country are short of workers, especially at state and local levels in varied capacities. Some of these jobs may come with the rare pension. You may be part of the solution. Clark paid his way through undergraduate school working for HUD - a good steady job. Also, credit card interest rates are the highest in decades. Long term credit card debt puts you in indentured servitude to the banks. Clark has a back to basics way to get it under control.  

Your Government Needs YOU: Segment 1

Ask Clark: Segment 2

Credit Card Debt: Segment 3

Ask Clark: Segment 4

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