05.21.24 Clarkonomics: How The U.S. Compares Globally / Clark Changes His Mind

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Clark Howard

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🗓️ 21 May 2024

⏱️ 27 minutes

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Clarkonomics! Clark discusses how the US economy stacks up against the rest of the world, including concerns about our deficit. Also, Clark and Christa have a long running disagreement about a payment practice. Christa was right. Clark has changed his mind. Clarkonomics: Segment 1 Ask Clark: Segment 2 Automatic Payments: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: The US dollar is strengthening. Here’s what’s driving the rally and what it means for Americans America’s debt problem is storing up trouble for the rest of the world Inflation Is Stubborn. Is the Federal Budget Deficit Making It Worse? Stubborn Inflation Could Prod Fed to Keep Rates High for Longer With Inflation This High, Nobody Knows What a Dollar Is Worth Where Should I Set Up My Health Savings Account (HSA)? Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) Money Talk with Liz Weston: Can my credit score really be marred over $20? Automatic Bill Pay: How It Works and How To Do It Safely Credit Score Guide / Should You Get a Store Credit Card? Is a Self-Directed Real Estate IRA Right for Your Retirement? Real Estate Investing: What To Know BEFORE You Start What Should You Do if Your Insurance Claim Is Denied? 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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0:23.6	Until 18-plus, T's and C supply, exchange fees and fair usage limits supply. It's my pleasure to welcome you here to the Clark Howard Show where our mission is to serve you with advice and information that empowers you so you make better financial decisions in your life.
0:47.0	One way we serve you is via the community on Clark.com. I hope you'll join in, give advice to your fellow Clarkies at Clark.com slash community.
1:01.0	Today I've got a Clarkinomics segment to share with you.
1:04.0	You're going to be shocked how the U.S. economy compares to the rest of the world.
1:11.0	And then we've got this budget deficit. Yuck. Also, I've changed my mind on something
1:19.2	Krista and I have disagreed on for years. You're going to have to
1:23.6	to wait to hear what it is Krista.
1:25.9	I can't wait.
1:27.0	Because you were right.
1:30.0	What?
1:31.0	And I was wrong.
1:32.0	I don't believe it.
1:33.0	Oh yeah, believe it.
1:35.2	I have learned an important lesson.
1:37.3	Okay.
1:38.1	Okay.
1:39.1	So, U.S. economy, good, bad, indifferent, does it stink?
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