Have you ever wondered how long $1 million will last in retirement? Where you live makes a difference! Clark shares data on the most and least affordable states, including his insights on why affordability is so low or high. Also, tariffs are all over the headlines. Clark has several predictions of how tariffs will impact the economy – and most importantly, our wallets.
Plus, Christa shares your #AskClark questions and Clark gives his take. All this and more on the March 5, 2025, episode of The Clark Howard Show.
00:00 - Intro
01:12 - How Long $1 Million Lasts in Retirement in Each State
07:07 - Ask Clark - Is Rent Reporting Worth It for Credit Building? – Karl in Georgia asks if paying $5/month to report rent to credit bureaus will help his daughter’s credit score.
08:50 - Ask Clark - Do Grocery Stores Raise Prices Before BOGO Sales? – Rob in North Carolina debates whether stores like Publix and Harris Teeter increase prices before offering buy-one-get-one deals.
10:54 - Ask Clark - Should I Freeze My Credit If I’m Still Taking Student Loans? – Jacob in Pennsylvania wonders if freezing credit could affect his ability to take out federal student loans.
13:56 - Clark’s Take on Tariffs
19:28 - Ask Clark - Best Way to Invest $300K After Selling a Home? – Jeremy in South Carolina seeks advice on safely investing $300K after selling his U.S. home while working overseas.
24:12 - Ask Clark - Are Third-Party Car Rental Bookings Risky? – Ross in Virginia asks if booking rental cars through third-party sites like Kayak leads to lost reservations.
29:22 - Ask Clark - Is Barclays a Good High-Yield Savings Account? – Elizabeth in Connecticut questions if she should stick with Barclays or switch to a higher-interest savings account.
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