10.03.24 How To Shop A Mortgage / Dementia Prevention & Treatment Strides | Clark Howard Podcast

Mortgage rates are a main concern for prospective home buyers, but Clark has other important considerations that make a huge difference in how much you’ll pay over time.   Also, according to the Journal of Alzheimer’s Association, in addition to being the fourth largest cause of death for people age 70 and older in the U.S., dementia costs an estimated $80 billion per year. The good news is - there are preventative steps we can all take.

Shopping A Mortgage: Segment 1

Ask Clark: Segment 2

Preventing Dementia: Segment 3

Ask Clark: Segment 4

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