01.22.25 A Warning About Shopping Online / The Risks Of Public Internet

The Clark Howard Podcast

Clark Howard

Business, Investing, Entrepreneurship

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🗓️ 22 January 2025

⏱️ 30 minutes

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Today - Consumer spending has steadily become a larger part of the economy over the years. Tech and the ability to shop online has made the problem of shopping addiction substantially worse. Clark shares some simple steps you can take to avoid overspending online. Speaking of the internet - Clark has changed the way he goes online when away from home. You’ll want to hear his recommendations to protect your privacy and your money. Shopping Triggers: Segment 1 Ask Clark: Segment 2 Public Wi-Fi Warning: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: The Biggest Money Mistakes To Avoid in 2025 Why Clark Says It's Time To Dump I Bonds Why You Might Be Paying Your Credit Card Bills All Wrong Best Phone Plans: Get Exactly What You Want at the Cheapest Price Best Unlimited Data Plans in 2024: Starting at $25 for One Line The Best Unlimited Hotspot Plans The Best International Phone Plans Google Fi Review: My Experience as a Five-Year Customer (Pros and Cons) What Is a 403(b) and How Does It Work? How To Find and Choose a Financial Advisor How Much Does a Financial Advisor Cost? What Is a Fiduciary Financial Advisor and Do I Need One? Clark.com resources Episode transcripts Community.Clark.com / Ask Clark Clark.com daily money newsletter Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275 Learn more about your ad choices: megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:04.3	It's my pleasure to welcome you here to the Clark Howard Show.
1:07.7	You know, our mission is to serve you with advice and information that empowers you
1:12.4	so you make better financial decisions in your life. And one way we're here to serve you is with
1:19.6	free one-on-one advice. It's something we've been doing for 32 years where you can get an answer to a question you have, a problem
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1:46.9	Today, I want to talk about how we are a nation of shopaholics.
1:54.3	And I need to caution about this because there are times that it's just cute or funny. There are times it's not funny at all.
2:05.0	And online has made the problems worse. I want to talk about that. And speaking of online,
2:13.3	I've changed the way I go online when I'm away from home.
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