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582 - 7 Tricks to Save Money on Auto Insurance

582 - 7 Tricks to Save Money on Auto Insurance

Auto insurance can be expensive and confusing...unless you know some insider tricks! Money Girl, Laura Adams, has 7 tips to stay compliant and safe, …

2.20.19 Low-cost investing gets better; Medical records data breaches; AI will change car insurance

2.20.19 Low-cost investing gets better; Medical records data breaches; AI will change car insurance

Hundreds of ETF's have just been made fee-free by some of the discount brokerage companies; Beware when you give your social security number to your …

2.18.19 Car repossessions are up; Widow denied pension; No Amazon in NY

2.18.19 Car repossessions are up; Widow denied pension; No Amazon in NY

Car repossessions are becoming a bigger problem; A widow with MS has been denied her husband's pension based on one form that can't be tracked down; …

2.14.19 We live in a subscription culture; Auto insurance shopping; Going to college is risky

2.14.19 We live in a subscription culture; Auto insurance shopping; Going to college is risky

Companies have brought back the subscription model in full force. Is that good for your pocketbook?; Auto insurance shopping can save you lots of mon…

1.24.19 Cashless businesses?; Wells Fargo fined again; Bogus credit card insurance

1.24.19 Cashless businesses?; Wells Fargo fined again; Bogus credit card insurance

Some businesses aren't accepting cash anymore. Others are charging you more for using credit cards. What should a smart consumer do?; Wells Fargo has…

319: Master, Multiply, and Monetize your Message: From Ranting in His Car to "Immortality"

319: Master, Multiply, and Monetize your Message: From Ranting in His Car to "Immortality"

“What I want is immortality," Jack told me. "But I don’t want it in my name, I want it in actions of others.” With the size of his audience today and…

1.23.19 Student loans affect home ownership; Closing funds transfer scam; Are extended car warranties worth it?

1.23.19 Student loans affect home ownership; Closing funds transfer scam; Are extended car warranti…

Student loans have prevented many young people from purchasing a home they otherwise would have; Watch out for scam artists trying to steal your fund…

1.15.19 Hospitals now posting prices; Car theft on the rise; Contactless credit cards

1.15.19 Hospitals now posting prices; Car theft on the rise; Contactless credit cards

Hospitals are now posting prices but it doesn't look like it will actually help consumers right now; Car theft is on the rise mostly because drivers …

Ask Paula: Should I Buy a Nice Car or Save My Money?

Ask Paula: Should I Buy a Nice Car or Save My Money?

#172: Should a 25-year-old homeowner with healthy savings and no debt (other than his mortgage) upgrade his car? Should he make this choice if his cu…

12.28.18 Foster kids at risk; Warning for small biz owners; Car leasing costs going up

12.28.18 Foster kids at risk; Warning for small biz owners; Car leasing costs going up

As foster care kids reach adulthood, difficulties mount; A warning to small business owners about expired URL's and how they can be commandeered; Lea…

11.20.18 Customers providing the customer service; Refinancing your car loan
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11.20.18 Customers providing the customer service; Refinancing your car loan

Some companies are using their own customers to provide customer service to patrons in need of help; Refinancing your car loan has no up front costs …

11.7.18 Car recalls; Your Facebook info is for sale; Wireless mesh routers
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11.7.18 Car recalls; Your Facebook info is for sale; Wireless mesh routers

Make sure to get recalls on your car fixed in a timely manner; Your Facebook info - including actual messages you have sent through the service - cou…

10.25.18 Credit Karma pre-approval; Illegal substances in supplements; Car sales slowing
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10.25.18 Credit Karma pre-approval; Illegal substances in supplements; Car sales slowing

Credit Karma is making it easier to know ahead of time whether you'll be approved for a credit application; Beware taking supplements. Many have harm…

10.23.18 Brand name prices skyrocketing; Scam calls proliferate; Zip codes and car insurance prices

10.23.18 Brand name prices skyrocketing; Scam calls proliferate; Zip codes and car insurance prices

The prices of brand name goods are going up and up. There's even more reason to shop for generic and store-brand items in this environment; YouMail c…

9.28.18 Clark Stinks; Car dealerships are having a hard time right now
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9.28.18 Clark Stinks; Car dealerships are having a hard time right now

Christa reads listener posts about how Clark has missed the mark in his advice this week. If you have a "Clark Stinks" to share you can leave it here…

9.10.18 Debit card fraud; Non competes suppress salaries; Cost of car ownership
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9.10.18 Debit card fraud; Non competes suppress salaries; Cost of car ownership

Debit card fraud can cost you as the consumer dearly; Non-compete salaries are awful for our country and suppress employee salaries; The real cost of…

9.5.18 NFL free streaming; P2P car sharing services; Booking Thanksgiving travel
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9.5.18 NFL free streaming; P2P car sharing services; Booking Thanksgiving travel

The NFL is allowing you to stream local games on your smartphone for free this season; Illinois tried to crack down on P2P car sharing services like …

8.30.18 Clark's brother lives like a nomad; Car warranty scam; Jobs for veterans

8.30.18 Clark's brother lives like a nomad; Car warranty scam; Jobs for veterans

Clark's brother Gary comes on the show to dish the details of how he has been living like a nomad for the past two years. LOTS of actionable travel a…

8.17.18 Clark Stinks; How to prevent your car from being stolen
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8.17.18 Clark Stinks; How to prevent your car from being stolen

Christa reads listener posts about how Clark has missed the mark in his advice this week. If you have a "Clark Stinks" to share you can leave it here…