07.29.24 Re-shop Travel Bookings / The Greatest Financial Threat We Face

The Clark Howard Podcast

Clark Howard

Business, Investing, Entrepreneurship

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🗓️ 29 July 2024

⏱️ 30 minutes

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Summary

Today, Clark explains how, with the economy in slower gear, it is more important than ever to re-shop travel. The savings can be significant. Also- a warning about a common and potentially devastating scam wherein a criminal posing as a fraud specialist, is actually a specialist at committing fraud targeting bank & retirement accounts. Know what this scam looks & sounds like, and what to do when you recognize it. Save More: Re-shop Travel: Segment 1 Ask Clark: Segment 2 Financial Impersonation Scams: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: Holiday Travel Is Booming. Why Are Airlines Doing So Badly? 5 Things You Should Re-Shop To Save Money Should You Ever Book a Nonrefundable Hotel Room? Cheapest Way to Rent a Car: Expert Tips Why You Should Never Prepay for a Rental Car Why You Should Re-Shop Your Cruise 8 Things to Know Before You Fly Spirit Airlines Elliott Report: Home Should I Tip on a Cruise? Warning: Be Suspicious of Fraud Alerts on Your Financial Accounts Got a call about fraud activity on your bank account? It could be a scammer Google Voice Verification Code Scam The Google Voice scam: How this verification code scam works and how to avoid it 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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0:55.7	I'm so glad to welcome you here at the Clark Howard Show. You know our mission
1:05.2	is to serve you with advice and information that empowers you so you make
1:10.4	better financial decisions in your life.
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