Full Show: What Does Stagflation Mean for You? and Pay-in-Four Is Worse Than Ever | Clark Howard Video
We experienced a time of stagflation in the 1970s and 1980s that was really bad. Are we going to see it again soon? Clark explains what stagflation works, how it impacts interest rates and the short window we have right now to earn great rates on our cash. Also, did you know that you can now pay-in-four your food delivery bill? Clark explains the trend and why it’s bad news for your wallet.
Plus, Christa shares your #AskClark questions and Clark gives his take. All this and more on the April 14, 2025, episode of The Clark Howard Show.
00:00 - Intro
01:01 - What Does Stagflation Mean for You?
08:04 - Ask Clark - My wife, a retired teacher, was impacted by the Windfall Elimination Act, and we recently received a lump-sum payment from Social Security with no explanation. Does Clark have insights on how this is implemented? (Bob in South Carolina)
10:04 - Ask Clark - I paid $300 to change my flight to get home early, but AA gave my seat to a crew member and made me wait hours. Then, they forced me to check my carry-on, wasting even more time. Customer service refused to help. Any recourse?(Julie in Florida)
13:42 - Ask Clark - You talked about shaming companies that don’t keep their promises or provide bad service. Should you do this more often to keep listeners informed? (Donna in Florida)
16:44 - Pay-in-Four Is Worse Than Ever
21:24 - Ask Clark - I sign up for cards with big bonuses, meet the spending requirement, then stop using them or cancel if they have an annual fee. With an 800+ credit score, is there any risk to this strategy? (Bob in California)
23:17 - Ask Clark - I have a Capital One Quicksilver with a low credit limit, despite a 785 credit score. I also had an Amazon card canceled for an old Chase account. When is the best time to ask for an increase, and why was my Amazon card closed? (Lucas in California)
26:55 - Ask Clark - Did Clark recommend using one laptop just for banking and financial transactions? If so, would a Chromebook be a good option for this purpose? (John in Arizona)
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