8.24.20 Zoom crash this morning + alternatives; The K-shaped look of the economic recovery

Download Episode 8.24.20 Zoom crash this morning + alternatives; The K-shaped look of the economic recovery Zoom experienced a big crash this morning on…Read more

Download Episode 8.21.20 Click & collect is the present and the future; Clark Stinks Retailers like Target are crushing it right now…Read more

Download Episode 8.21.20 Click & collect is the present and the future; Clark Stinks Retailers like Target are crushing it right now…Read more

Download Episode 8.20.20 Amazon’s sale of faulty goods; What’s up with the next stimulus bill? A court has just ruled that Amazon can…Read more

Download Episode 8.19.20 Stock market reaches new highs; Flexible leases are more common The stock market has fully rebounded since its…Read more

Download Episode 8.18.20 New fees for refinancing; Apple & Google’s monopolistic tendencies Mortgage refinancing just got more expensive thanks to…Read more

Download Episode 8.17.20 What’s happening with the post office?; Student loan executive order details + a new proposal for student loan forgiveness There are some big issues with the postal…Read more

Download Episode 8.14.20 Cutting items from your budget to save more; Clark Stinks Clark encourages people to look over their spending…Read more

Download Episode 8.13.20 iBonds could be a great savings vehicle; Grocery shortages With rates dropping quickly for savers, iBonds could…Read more

Download Episode 8.12.20 How unemployment benefits will work under the executive order; Prepaid cell phone plan deals The President's executive order extends federal unemployment benefits.…Read more

Download Episode 8.11.20 Watch out for these bill scams; Insurance company access to your medical records People are getting bill collection notifications via text…Read more

Download Episode 8.10.20 Eviction fears & potential for stimulus action; Chaotic start to school year Clark discusses the difficulty many are having as…Read more

Download Episode 8.7.20 Gold and precious metals have been on a tear; Clark Stinks Gold prices have been soaring. And the gold…Read more

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Download Episode 8.3.20 Qualifying for food stamps; Protecting your email privacy Are you eligible for food stamps? Many more…Read more

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Download Episode 7.23.20 Unemployment & possible stimulus measures; Instacart customer data leak Stimulus bill talks are heating up in Washington.…Read more

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Download Episode 7.21.20 Getting out of a lease; Crowded flights As states and municipalities begin to do away…Read more

Download Episode 7.20.20 Potential Covid stimulus package; Retailer mask requirements Different stimulus proposals are making the rounds. Clark…Read more

Download Episode 7.17.20 Mortgage rates decline further; Clark Stinks Mortgage rates have fallen. And you can now…Read more

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Download Episode 7.1.20 Travel insurance problems; People are moving all across the country The travel insurance industry has had massive problems…Read more

Download Episode 6.30.20 Keep your food fresh longer; Is now a good time to re-balance your retirement portfolio? There are ways to keep your food fresh…Read more

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Download Episode 6.26.20 Americans are returning to car dealerships; Clark Stinks Most people thought that car buying would take…Read more

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Download Episode 6.1.20 Advice for people looking for a job; People are driving again in bigger numbers Clark discusses how you should go about job…Read more

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Download Episode 5.21.20 How the life insurance industry is changing; Where the hiring is actually happening At-home exams for life insurance are starting to…Read more

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Download Episode 5.18.20 New mortgage forbearance rules; Stock market pivoting positive on vaccination progress New mortgage forbearance rules are great for people…Read more

Download Episode 5.15.20 Retail sales plummet 16% in April; Clark Stinks Retail sales were even worse in April than…Read more

Download Episode 5.14.20 New PPP loan guidance; Credit report protections in the CARES Act Some really helpful guidance on the PPP loans…Read more

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Download Episode 5.11.20 Manufacturing plants opening back up; Life insurance is harder to get right now Unemployment has climbed and is worse than the…Read more

Download Episode 5.8.20 What to do when mortgage forbearance is over; Clark Stinks; Bikes are selling like hot cakes Planning ahead for how to handle the end…Read more

Download Episode 5.7.20 Private student loan compact; Contact tracing improvements; Masks required at many businesses Millions of people are covered by a multi-state…Read more

Download Episode 5.6.20 Meat shortage; Humana waiving copays; Travel reward cards are offering additional incentives. Costco and some grocery stores are limiting meat…Read more