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The Clark Howard Podcast

05.15.24 Find A Trustworthy Financial Advisor / SAVE MORE On Storage Units

The Clark Howard Podcast

Clark Howard

Entrepreneurship, Investing, Business

4.65.2K Ratings

🗓️ 15 May 2024

⏱️ 24 minutes

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Summary

Finding a fiduciary financial advisor who ONLY works for your best interests can be difficult. New regulations may add protections for consumers, but it’s on us to know how to get the best guidance.  Also, Americans have so much stuff that storage units have been overbuilt. If you have a unit, Clark has some money saving advice regarding your monthly fee. Key Warning On Financial Advisors: Segment 1 Ask Clark: Segment 2 Storage Units: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: Americans Deserve Straight Retirement Advice. They Work Too Hard for Their Money. NYTimes: Who Can Be Trusted for Retirement Advice? New Rules Strengthen Protections. WSJ: Advisers on Trillions in IRAs Must Now Put Your Interest First What to Do When Your 401(k) Leaves Something to Be Desired How To Find and Choose a Financial Advisor - Clark.com What Is a Fiduciary Financial Advisor and Do I Need One? The Clark Howard Podcast The Headache at the End of the Costco Gold Rush - The WSJ Should You Buy Gold at Costco?  /  Clark Howard's Advice on Buying Gold NYTimes: Americans Went All-In on Self-Storage. That Demand Is Suddenly Cooling. Storage Unit Prices Keep Going Up. Is There a Better Way To Store My Possessions? The #1 Bill You Should Get by Mail Wirecutter: Stop Stressing About Turning Off the Lights When Leaving the Room! Thank you for listening today, Clarkies! If you want to be part of our “Clarkie” segment, call 404-981-2071 to leave a comment or story. We may play it during a future episode! 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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I'm so glad that you've joined us here on the Clark Howard show. You know, our mission is to serve you with advice and information that empowers you to make better financial decisions in your life.

1:13.0

In this episode, finding a trustworthy financial advisor is so difficult.

1:19.0

And it's much in the news right now because of proposed federal regs.

1:24.0

Don't wait for the federal regs and what the courts are going to do with those.

1:28.8

Do what you need to to protect yourself.

1:30.8

I got a key warning for you straight ahead. Also for years I've

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