05.08.23 Proper Sources For Credit Scores & Reports / Dietary Supplement Safety

The Clark Howard Podcast

Clark Howard

Investing, Entrepreneurship, Business

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🗓️ 8 May 2023

⏱️ 29 minutes

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Summary

Scammers have learned how to manipulate search results, laying the groundwork for rip offs and identity fraud. Today, learn what to avoid and how to correctly obtain your credit report & score. Also, a new study exposes mislabeling of a very popular supplement - which speaks to an ongoing problem in the dietary supplement - herbal remedy market. Buying unverified products can have serious health consequences. Clark helps you choose wisely by knowing what certifications to look for. Sourcing Credit Reports & Scores: Segment 1 Ask Clark: Segment 2 Supplement Safety: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show [The Washington Post] Never Google ‘free credit report.’ Do this instead. 4 Ways To Get Your Free Credit Score / How To Get a Free Credit Report Credit Karma Review: Free Credit Score and More at Your Fingertips How To Freeze Your Credit With Experian, Equifax and TransUnion What Is a Rollover for Business Startups (ROBS)? How to Buy a New Car in 5 Steps AMA - Quantity of Melatonin and CBD in Melatonin Gummies Sold in the US NYTimes: 22 Out of 25 Melatonin Products Were Mislabeled, Study Finds How To Avoid Fraud With Herbal Supplements ConsumerLab.com / NSF International / U.S. Pharmacopeia Clark.com resources Episode transcripts Community.Clark.com 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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0:39.2	It's my pleasure to welcome you to the Clark Howard Show,
0:47.4	where our mission is to serve you and empower you
0:50.7	to make better financial decisions in your life
0:54.2	as opposed to our cart stinks pointed out.
0:57.1	I like to talk about credit scores on this show.
1:00.7	I have a warning for you today about how to get your credit
1:04.6	score more important, how not to get it.
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