The Clark Howard Podcast

12.24.19 Senior citizens and student living together; Tech companies enter banking sphere

24 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

One Minnesota senior living center is renting out vacancies to nearby college students. Students in residence volunteer hours to senior citizens for d...

12.23.19 Google Flights to save on travel; Don't carry these things in your wallet

23 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Google has the most sophisticated search tool for finding travel bargains because they acquired a key industry database. That combined with Google's d...

12.20.19 Retailers using secret consumer scores; Clark Stinks

20 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Retailers now use third party data services to determine whether you get to return an item, regardless of their return policy. "Machine learning" big ...

12.19.19 Commission-free investing; Social security scams; Getting rid of a timeshare

19 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In Clark's almost 33 years on the air, an unmistakable trend has emerged. In his first 15 years, there weren't questions about saving and spending in ...

12.18.19 Budgeting apps rock; Social media casting calls; Tap water safety

18 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

A week out from Christmas, many have put themselves in a financial bind. Clark felt that those who used budgeting apps were the type who really didn't...

12.17.19 Fast food breakfast wars; Elderly scams; Streaming local stations for free with Locast

17 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

2020 will bring deals on breakfast. More people eat breakfast away from home. McDonalds and Starbucks account for almost half of breakfast buys, and o...

12.16.19 Jobs that don't require a college degree; Lending money to friends; New dental technology

16 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

So many are languishing in low paying jobs, unable to get ahead. See the Clark.com story on jobs that don't require college degrees and pay at least $...

12.13.19 Apps for buying local; Clark Stinks

13 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Clark discusses some newer apps that help you shop at local businesses. Christa reads listener posts about how Clark has missed the mark in his advic...

12.12.19 Emerging jobs to consider; Avoiding fund mistakes when investing

12 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

LinkedIn has published a list of the top 10 emerging jobs. The trend is clear: STEM jobs are happening. 7 out of 10 are related to tech, computers and...

12.11.19 Clark gets customer no service; Healthcare scam; Christmas spirit stories

11 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Clark NEVER ever settles a personal score in any public forum. But he will share how he’s been able to solve a problem. Last year Clark bought a dea...

12.10.19 How to return items; Wells Fargo is awful; End of year tax help

10 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The lines for returns start Dec. 26. Often you’ll get a gift card to use at that retailer to shop. The week between Christmas and New Year’s has b...

12.9.19 Unemployment is low but so is pay; Tipping during the Holidays

09 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Clark discusses the current economic situation. Unemployment is low. Hooray! But pay has not gone up as much as it should have considering the current...

12.6.19 Big travel deals around the corner; Clark Stinks

06 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Next year we’ll see many great airfare bargains domestic and international. Allegiant, Frontier and Spirit, the 3 hard discount airlines are having ...

12.5.19 Stopping robocalls; Public pension problems; Deterring porch pirates

05 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

One recent study reports a record 5.7 billion robocalls were made in Oct. alone, up 25% from the month before. That translates into 182 million roboca...

12.4.19 Riskier consumer loans; Stop unplugging things; Unsafe toy list

04 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It’s estimated 1 in 5 U.S. adults has a thin or no file by traditional credit reporting methods. A new regulation was issued yesterday giving the gr...

12.3.19 Fake reviews online; Gift cards are awful; Revolutionary recycling techniques

03 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

There’s been a huge increase in the number of fake reviews. Consulting firm Pattern found for an item listed on Amazon, a one star higher rating lea...

12.2.19 Clark tells his Black Friday experience; Personal loans for presents!?; Tenant screening goes futuristic

02 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Stores were not crowded on Black Friday this year. Clark visited Costco, Target, Walmart, Microcenter, Ollie’s & Five Below just to get a feel for r...

11.29.19 Credit Karma bank account; Avoid cable modem monthly fees

29 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We get many calls about online banks. Last December Clark was talking about stock trading app Robinhood launching a 3% checking account. That was shut...

11.28.19 How Clark would fix healthcare; Americans are saving more

28 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Clark promised recently to convey the key components for fixing healthcare in the U.S. He starts by asking how to align free market incentives with mo...

11.27.19 Lowest cost of living cities; Beware online micro-loans

27 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Move.org has published a new survey on the average cost of living in the 75 largest metros in the country. San Francisco is the most expensive city, c...

11.26.19 Is plant-based meat tasty?; Make your smartphone last longer

26 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Clark loves the Impossible Burger - not a fan of Beyond or veggie burgers. Recent reports reveal the Impossible burger isn't particularly healthier. T...

11.25.19 Workers fleeing big cities; Avoid this health insurance with terrible coverage

25 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Even with solid education, skills and jobs, it's difficult for many in high-cost cities to live without wheezing financially all the time, often with ...

11.22.19 When to use a travel agent when booking travel; Clark Stinks

22 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Travel agents are a thing of the past, right? Nope! While booking travel online has become incredibly easy and also allows you to compare prices more ...

11.21.19 T-Mobile home internet adds competition; Juice jacking invades public charging ports; Five Below raises prices

21 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Home internet has been way too expensive without much competition. Monopoly cable companies have cornered the market in most of the country. Clark pre...

11.20.19 Amazon expands free music; Buckle up this holiday season; Nursing home abuse tool

20 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Clark has a Spotify family plan. $15 a month includes 5 different streams - $3 per person. Spotify faces competitive market threats from Apple Music....

11.19.19 Wire transfer warning; No Christmas decorations!; Dollar Tree FDA warning

19 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

According to the FBI, wire transfer fraud is growing exponentially. Typically homeowners, small to mid-size business owners and nonprofits are target...

11.18.19 Healthcare price transparency; Gift exchange scam; Black Friday preview

18 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Trump administration has issued rules that has the medical industry in furious. New rules will require consumers have access upfront to costs for ...

11.15.19 Carry-on bag warning; Clark Stinks

15 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Many fly only during the holiday period near the end of the year. Airlines gouge you on checking a bag, so many bring carry on bags. Airlines quickly ...

11.14.19 Google gets into medical records; Designer purse lawsuit; iBuyer companies great for consumers

14 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Google’s Project Nightingale is a huge initiative by the second largest hospital system in the U.S. Some are hostile to Google doing this. But this...

11.13.19 New privacy law and your data; Fake Costco coupon; Real ID law info

13 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

California passed a law that is having national impact. In the U.S. we lack any digital rights to privacy, while internet behemoths collect our data, ...

11.12.19 Managing a Waffle House; AT&T forces price increase; Scaling back on Christmas purchases

12 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Waffle House has been in the news lately!One recent late night, only 1 cook showed up for his Birmingham Waffle House shift. So the customers pitched ...

11.11.19 Veteran's Day; Disturbing Boeing revelations; Best streaming TV deals

11 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Clark comes from an immigrant family. All 4 of his grandparents were born overseas. From the time they became citizens, serving in the military became...

11.8.19 How screen time affects your kids brain; Clark Stinks

08 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

A new study shows that the effects of screen time on small children could be physically changing their brains. The study which was published in JAMA r...

11.7.19 Employers offering more freedom; How to refi student loans

07 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early) movement was a hot topic last year. People set early retirement goals and modified lifestyle dramatica...

11.6.19 Credit score help for licensed professionals; Krispy Kreme follow-up; Cancelling subscriptions

06 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Roughly 20% of American adults have no credit file at all. There’s not enough data to establish credit risk. Around 25% of American adults have low ...

11.5.19 Stay in your home longer; Krispy Kreme stops college-age entrepreneur; Ford to update vehicles over internet

05 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Clark recommends a minimum ownership cycle of 7 years for houses and 10 years for condos. There’s enormous expense involved in both buying and selli...

11.4.19 USPS address change scams; FDA romaine lettuce debacle; Major issues with Airbnb

04 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

ID theft criminals are entering post offices with fake IDs and doing address changes. The USPS gets 37 million address changes each year. An unwitting...

11.1.19 New poll helps you plan your Christmas shopping; Clark Stinks

01 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

ClarkDeals has created a new poll that reveals some of the Holiday consumer shopping trends. Clark discusses the findings and how you should approach ...

10.31.19 Best HSA providers; New TX 403b law is terrible for teachers; Student loan regrets

31 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Clark talks about the best places to open an HSA. Some providers do a better job for people attempting to save money in their HSA while other provider...

10.30.19 Economic growth is slowing; Predatory online installment loans; Grocery delivery

30 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Clark discusses the fed rate cut and how the economy is slowing. Online installment loans are rising to prominence. The interest rates are almost as...

10.29.19 Open enrollment info; Creepy new interview technology; Cutting real estate agent fees

29 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Open enrollment is near for corporate workers and individuals on the federal exchange. Employers are facing major cost pressures providing healthcare...

10.28.19 Affordable housing; Deals for first responders; Take your vacation time!

28 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Affordable housing is in short supply in the U.S. these days. It hasn’t been this difficult to acquire affordable housing since 1948. Restrictive zo...

10.25.19 Electronic wills are becoming legal in states across the country; Clark Stinks

25 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

More people would be willing to create a will if the process was easier. So states across the country are changing laws to allow people to create thei...

10.24.19 Non-compete clauses are awful; Moviepass STILL charging people money; Drone delivery

24 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Two US Senators have introduced legislation to get rid of non-compete clauses in almost all cases. This is GREAT news because these non-compete clause...

10.23.19 Delaying school start times; Apple parental controls; Hackers invading online shopping carts

23 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

California has passed legislation to delay school start times. This is great for kids! Apple's parental controls for Screen Time have been easily byp...

10.22.19 New Walmart health centers; Equifax PIN update; Will the Boeing Max fly soon?

22 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Walmart is launching new healthcare centers around the nation. And up-front pricing is making things more transparent. You can get urgent care, x-rays...

10.21.19 Commute times hit record high; More reasons to beware of full commission stock brokers; Warning for joint account holders

21 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Americans are doing record time on the roads in traffic crawling to work. As many metros have developed by sprawl, public transit is not the answer. S...

10.18.19 Scammers are finding it easier to dupe people on internet marketplaces; Clark Stinks

18 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The BBB has issued a new scam warning. Historically, scams have most often come via phone. Now, the most common point of scam contact is on social med...

10.17.19 Businesses want to use chat technology with you; Medical images leaked online; Happiest states in America

17 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The U.S. has lagged behind in 'conversational commerce' enjoyed elsewhere in the world, where texting meets commerce for AI customer service. We spen...

10.16.19 Cell phone plan deals; 401k early withdrawal changes; Financial advice for different generations

16 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Of the 4 major cell carriers, Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile & Sprint - all the growth over the past 4 years has gone to T-Mobile, steadily taking market sha...

10.15.19 Big strides in renewable energy; What to call fake meat?; Cost of cars over time

15 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

There are now more people working in wind / solar energy in the U.S. than in coal mining, which has become an industry in retreat. It's now cheaper to...

10.14.19 Is texting or email safer?; Concert promotion scam; SEC opens an investigation into 403b's

14 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

There’s  increased interest in protecting privacy. We forget how things we say aren’t private in this electronic era. Text messages aren’t real...

10.11.19 FCC battle vs states over net neutrality; Clark Stinks

11 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The FCC doesn't want states to be able to implement their own rules surrounding net neutrality. Clark explains what this court battle means for consum...

10.10.19 How tariffs are playing out; Watch out for crafty MLM's; What if your luggage gets damaged?

10 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

New tariffs will protect Boeing and hurt Airbus. The new tariffs could also mean higher prices on food and drink.  AdvoCare has been fined $150 milli...

10.9.19 Low inflation creates job opportunities; Scam season is in full swing; How much allowance is good?

09 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We have the lowest unemployment rate in years, while wages remain relatively static. Most aren't seeing meaningful pay raises. Certain sectors of the ...

10.8.19 Low investing fees go lower; AT&T sends early termination bill to deceased family; Too much politics

08 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Follow-up: the financial industry continues its radical transformation. Technology has made it possible to invest at a lower cost. Last week Schwab an...

10.7.19 Google gives you more control over your data; Veterans wrongfully denied coverage; ATM fees

07 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Current privacy concerns have Google in the spotlight. Google lives in fear the U.S. will finally pass privacy laws outlining restrictions and consume...

10.4.19 Cheaper 401k plans for small businesses; Clark Stinks

04 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Roughly half of us have no access to a retirement plan through work. Most small employers don’t know how to make this happen. If they go to an insur...

10.3.19 How to avoid fraud; New hires not showing up to work; Short-term rentals becoming more popular

03 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

NEVER NEVER NOT EVER publish your birthdate and place of birth online or on social media. Why? That's 98% of what a crook needs to steal your identity...

10.2.19 Credit score drops; Investment cons are alive and well; When to ditch an old car?

02 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We borrow principally for a home, vehicle, credit cards, student loans. A long-held frustration is how scoring models punish you for eliminating debt....

10.1.19 Schwab eliminates trading fees; Using your credit card overseas; Getting married in a diamond store

01 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Southwest is having a sweet sale right now! An all-out price war to zero is underway with small company Interactive Brokers and giant Charles Schwab. ...

9.30.19 Another reason not to use debit cards; Payroll company scam; Hotel deals are coming

30 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Over the last week, there have been several stories published about why you should stop using a debit card. When you present your card in person, the ...

9.27.19 Grocery story happy hours lower costs and prevent food waste; Clark Stinks

27 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

By most estimates, 40% of the food in the U.S. is tossed – from expiration, restaurants, grocers. Some supermarkets route expiring food to food bank...

9.26.19 Apple & Google get into gaming; New tax form for seniors; Negative interest rates

26 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

A gaming war is underway between Apple and Google. Both are offering subscriptions. For a monthly fee you get a number of games with no in-game purcha...

9.25.19 Open enrollment; Massive airline fees; Hot deals today

25 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We’re nearing open enrollment. If your employer offers the option of a lower payroll deduction for a high deductible health plan or higher pay deduc...

9.24.19 How to stop SIM swapping; Digging up dirt on Amazon; Your TV is spying on you

24 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Your phone may power up, but if your service is dead, that could be SIM hacking. Crooks have penetrated operations of the big 4 cell provider to hijac...

9.23.19 Forced arbitration clauses stink; Government database breaches; Best time to buy a home

23 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This summer came reports that cell phone carriers have been tracking and selling consumer location info. Lawsuits have been filed against AT&T for thi...

9.20.19 Verified emails with watermarks are coming; Clark Stinks

20 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Deleting financial emails has become standard consumer behavior, due to so much spam. This has become a frustration for the financial services industr...

9.19.19 New Walmart credit card; People love to help; Factors that make car insurance cost more

19 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

With new partner Capital One, Walmart is offering a store credit card or a co-branded Walmart Mastercard. With the use of their app tied in with a Cap...

9.18.19 Fed rate cut impact; Twisted tax law hurts military heroes; Medical bill shock

18 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Federal Reserve lowers interest rates again to reduce the severity of economic slowdown and to help prevent a recession. The Fed is acting defensi...

9.17.19 Gas price fluctuations after Saudi attack; Equifax breach settlement follow-up; How gig workers get paid

17 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Saudi Arabia represents a huge percentage of world oil production. The recent drone attack took half their production offline. But it appears they wil...

9.16.19 Car rental warnings; Update on Apple's battle with independent repair shops; Scientific study touts benefits of being an optimist

16 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Clark recently returned a rental car. He had 5 pics of the car. Why? After returning, sometimes weeks later you may get a notice saying you owe for da...

9.13.19 Gaming addiction is now considered a psychological disorder; Clark Stinks

13 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The World Health Organization has declared excessive gaming a psychological disorder.  A MarketWatch survey reveals the number of people spending an ...

9.12.19 The dangers of annuities; Criminal investigations of insurance claims are on the rise; Clark's advice using instant payment apps

12 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Beware of annuity sales. Annuity sales subsided when fiduciary rules were in place - rules that have now been pushed aside, causing new sales to skyro...

9.11.19 Permissions and privacy issues with family tracking apps; Robocalls are still surging; Hydroponics and the rise of controlled agriculture in America

11 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Clark's family uses the Life360 app, allowing everyone to know each other's location. Teens use such apps, including Apple's Find My Friends, Google M...

9.10.19 Artificial intelligence based lie detector created for airport security; Beware genetic testing scams targeting seniors; How Clark Team member Chelsea helped her dad save over 3k a year.

10 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We face many challenges with how to use technology for security. There's a race to develop screening tech to quickly assess facial images and determin...

9.9.19 Making prescriptions cheaper; Living paycheck to paycheck on a high income; Safe deposit boxes aren't safe

09 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Government attempts to rein in prescription drug prices haven't worked. We have the most expensive med prices on the planet. And the way we get and pa...

9.6.19 Clark creates a $500 savings challenge; Clark Stinks

06 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We’re 10 years into economic expansion and people are still struggling. Most are in debt and unprepared for any unforeseen expense or emergency cost...

9.5.19 Texting gets you a ticket; Student loan forgiveness now more difficult; Payroll loans popularized

05 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

AAA reports deaths from red-light running collisions have hit a 10 year high. Fatalities are up 30% in the last few years. Likely distracted driving i...

9.4.19 Your medical info on an app; Hurricane scams abound; Lesser requirements for energy efficient light bulbs

04 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Proposed legislation would provide US citizens access to all of our own medical records. This would require providers to send data to medical record a...

9.3.19 Car seat trade-ins; Wells Fargo has customer falsely arrested; YouTube settles over child privacy violations

03 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Walmart and Target are offering great incentives for you to trade in your old (and likely expired) car seat. You can find out more about the Target de...

9.2.19 Is Amazon Prime worth it?; Keep your car as long as possible

02 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Members of Amazon Prime pay $119 per year for 1-2 day delivery at no minimum, Prime only merchandise, Access to Prime instant video and no-frills musi...

8.30.19 Paying your mortgage bi-weekly to save money; Clark Stinks

30 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Watch out for a pitch that claims you can pay your mortgage on a biweekly plan. Banks often get a commission by conning you into a biweekly payment pr...

8.29.19 Best cars for resale value; Resort fees are the worst; Focusing on preventative care

29 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

JD Power reports on which vehicles best hold their value. If you will make one major change to the way you look at vehicles and drive your car until t...

8.28.19 Natural gas rates plummeting; Disney streaming discount; Travel insurance for Fall Travel

28 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Problems in the energy industry are working to consumer advantage. Natural gas is in oversupply and at wholesale, the price has been driven down. But ...

8.27.19 Targeted promo codes abound online; Ford offers relief for defective transmissions; Change of address scam

27 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Individual discount codes are hit or miss these days, because they’ve become more personalized. Online sellers are using algorithms to target indivi...

8.26.19 Labor Day gas prices; Beware this romance email scam; Amazon 3rd party sellers warning

26 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Oil and in turn gas prices which were expected to be headed higher now, are in fact  lower. AAA reports as we move into the Labor Day holiday period,...

8.23.19 Internet speeds are vastly overrated; Clark Stinks

23 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Clark's neighborhood recently got 1gig internet service. He signed up. Speed tests show that they are not getting 1 gig. The WSJ did an in-depth testi...

8.22.19 Beware college student debit cards; Expensive Nike subscription service; Facebook history eraser

22 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

College students and their parents are being ripped off by the very colleges they’re attending. Banks approach universities to create co-branded cam...

8.21.19 Southwest Airlines cancelling routes; MoviePass data breach; Series I savings bonds are a good place to stash cash.

21 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The 737 Max remains grounded as Boeing struggles to find fixes. The FAA, having lost its credibility from lack of oversight of the Max, is now relying...

8.20.19 New ways to sell your home; Wells Fargo does it again; Fighting for your Equifax breach money

21 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

iBuyers are the real estate organizations that can buy homes to simplify the process. They have big money behind them to accomplish this and include O...

8.19.19 Be vigilant when fighting for student loan forgiveness; Disney admission discount!; Your phone number and ID theft

19 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The student loan forgiveness program has failed, denying those in the public service profession forgiveness after 10 years of service in good faith. N...

8.16.19 Why everyone hates customer service; Clark Stinks

16 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

According to the ACSI, pay TV, internet service providers, and traditional phone companies are the 3 industries that rank the worst in customer servic...

8.15.19 Owning a home isn't always the way to go; Teacher retirement plans stink; Private labels taking over

15 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Housing prices have gone up way beyond income. In an effort to jumpstart home buying for those in their 20s & 30s, the Feds are offering a new FHA loa...

8.14.19 Prepare your personal finances for a possible recession; Vaping warning; The best single person cell phone plan deals

14 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Bond rates are at all time record lows for 30 year federal treasury bonds, a strong signal of coming recession. If the economy slows or declines, work...

8.13.19 Movie theater subscription services; Zombie debt on the rise; Beware the dent repair scam

13 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Movie Pass and Sinemia are both effectively out of business. But in the process they taught the film theater industry that if you offer a deal, many w...

8.12.19 Crazy good interest rates; Fake Equifax settlement sites; New cheap streaming services

12 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Credit card interest rates are at an all-time high. At a time when interest cost to banks is very low for what they borrow to lend on credit cards,  ...

8.9.19 DOT rules for flight passengers with food allergies; Clark Stinks

09 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Complaints against American Airlines have been filed for their refusal to accommodate passengers with nut or any food allergies. The DOT has determine...

8.8.19 Social Security account hacking; School hours for teens; Best family cell plans

08 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Social security hacking is a rare but ongoing crime, wherein a criminal hijacks someone's social security benefit, convincing the authorities of an ad...

8.7.19 Employee relief funds; Major landlord accused of ponzi scheme; Car-sharing apps on the rise

07 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Way too often people will raid their 401(k) at some point. They take out a loan, do a hardship withdrawal, or spend it away when changing jobs. The Fe...