04.12.23 A New Amazon Perk & The Myth of Free Shipping / Social Security Strategy

The Clark Howard Podcast

Clark Howard

Investing, Entrepreneurship, Business

4.6 • 4.9K Ratings

🗓️ 12 April 2023

⏱️ 36 minutes

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Something new & customer friendly from Amazon is a win win. On the other hand, with online retail, know there’s really no such thing as free shipping. Also in this episode, new reporting states that without a fix from Congress, Social Security will be running short in a decade. Has this altered Clark’s advice on what age it’s best to start taking the benefit? Amazon Return Prevention: Segment 1 Ask Clark: Segment 2 Social Security Strategy: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show Clark Howard: Habitat for Humanity - Clark Howard Habitat for Humanity: History - Clark Howard Amazon starts flagging ‘frequently returned’ products that you maybe shouldn’t buy Amazon, other retailers revamp 'free' shipping as costs soar How To Freeze Your Credit With Experian, Equifax and TransUnion 11 Tips to Keep Your Cell Phone Safe Axios: Charted: Rising home insurance Why You Should Update Your Homeowners Coverage Limits Every 3 Years Attention, Travelers: Now Is the Best Time to Switch to eSIM What Is an eSIM? 5 Things To Know Visible Review: 5 Things To Know Before You Sign Up Social Security is now expected to run short of cash by 2033 Barrons.com: Why It Makes Sense to Wait for Social Security Even if Benefits Are Cut When Is the Best Time To Collect Social Security? AARP Social Security Calculator Maximize My Social Security: Calculate Your Highest Benefits Homeowners Insurance Archives - Clark Howard Clark.com resources Episode transcripts 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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0:00.0	This podcast is brought to you by Progressive.
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0:41.6	It's my pleasure to welcome you here in the Clark Howard show.
0:45.2	We're our mission is to serve you and empower you
0:48.4	so you make better financial decisions in your life.
0:51.9	In today's episode, I want to tell you,
0:55.5	Amazon's doing a very customer friendly thing that's smart for them and smart for you.
1:03.0	And some bad news for you, on the other hand,
1:07.2	about free shipping.
1:10.9	And I want to tell you about something that generates a lot, a lot, a lot of Clark Stink's post.
1:20.3	Social security. A lot of people are in a panic to take social security early
1:27.1	because they're afraid that benefits are going to vanish in a decade.
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