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The Clark Howard Podcast

04.29.22 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Credit Bureau Cons

The Clark Howard Podcast

Clark Howard

Business, Investing, Entrepreneurship

4.65.2K Ratings

🗓️ 29 April 2022

⏱️ 31 minutes

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Summary

Clark Stinks day - Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also, Credit bureau dirty tricks of the trade include conning consumers into paying for unnecessary subscriptions or info required by law to be free. Learn how that game is played, and what to know about credit freeze and credit reports.  Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2 Credit Bureau Cons: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: 2 ways to guarantee yourself a lifetime stream of income Longevity Insurance Is a Smart Buy at Retirement Should I Buy A Guaranteed Life Annuity With My 401(k) Money To Avoid Market Downturns? 7 Things To Know About Costco Pharmacy 4 Things To Know Before You Buy a Digital TV Antenna How To Watch Local Channels Without Cable Clark.com How To Get a Free Credit Report Clark.com How to Freeze Your Credit With Experian, Equifax and TransUnion Credit Karma Review: Free Credit Score and More at Your Fingertips How To Prevent, Report and Repair Identity Theft 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

There's something so romantic about winter and I don't know whether that's just because

0:05.4

I'm a bit of a homebody and I love a 5th.

0:08.0

But I think it's just the holiday period, it's just for me, it's the most romantic period.

0:14.1

And I think anyone who's listened to my records will know that I'm quite a big fan of romance.

0:18.8

Join in every sip with Red Cops Now Back at Starbucks.

0:31.2

It's my pleasure to welcome you to the Clark Howard Show where I'm missionist to serve you

0:35.7

and empower you to make better financial decisions in your life.

0:41.3

Today, we start out with Clark Stinks, a part of our show that I actually love.

0:48.5

Because I get your feedback on where I'm missing the boat or I'm missing part of the picture.

0:56.1

It's so helpful to me when you take the time to write your comments on Clark.com slash

1:03.0

Clark Stinks.

1:04.6

And later, I'm going to talk about something I don't love.

1:07.6

The credit bureaus and a trick of the trade that the credit bureaus play dirty on that

1:14.6

you got to know.

1:16.3

But without further ado, it's time for Clark Stinks.

1:20.6

I should have never encouraged you to speak.

1:22.8

You know which thing I'm pretty stupid.

1:24.0

You should be ashamed of yourself.

1:25.7

Well, maybe I'm wrong, maybe I'm wrong.

1:27.8

Maybe you're right, pal.

1:28.8

No peeking, no peeking.

1:30.3

Oh.

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