A recent report discovered that the top 10% of earners in the U.S. has 70% of the nation’s wealth. That may be the greatest disparity in history. Is there anything we can do? Also, Amazon is removing a key privacy setting for smart devices. Clark shares everything you need to know to protect your privacy.
Plus, Christa shares your #AskClark questions and Clark gives his take. All this and more on the May 12, 2025, episode of The Clark Howard Show. Submit your questions: link
00:00 - Intro
00:56 - Alarming Rise of Income Inequality in America
08:39 - Ask Clark - What’s the best way to help our daughter repay $28K in student loans — lump sum, monthly support, or another strategy? (Scott in Wisconsin)
11:00 - Ask Clark - What else should I do after catching a fraudulent Capital One application with my credit frozen? (Michael in Georgia)
12:13 - Ask Clark - What exactly is a home equity agreement, and is it ever a smart move? (Kevin in North Carolina)
14:30 - Amazon Alexa Privacy Warning
19:14 - Ask Clark - Is it legal for a memory care facility to charge $30 a month just to submit LTC insurance claims? (Mary in Wisconsin)
21:06 - Ask Clark - How do I fix a credit card being listed twice — and double-counted — on my mortgage application? (Cory in Ohio)
23:16 - Ask Clark - Can Amazon charge Prime members for Music Unlimited without consent, and how do you get a refund? (Brian in Georgia)
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