09.16.24 The Problem With Gift Cards / Rip Off Alert: ATM Fees

The Clark Howard Podcast

Clark Howard

Business, Investing, Entrepreneurship

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🗓️ 16 September 2024

⏱️ 36 minutes

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Today, Clark discusses the two main problems with gift cards and what one state is trying to do to prevent gift card scams. Also in this episode, the scourge of ATM fees. Learn where they are the highest, and how you can avoid paying them. Gift Card Problems & Reforms: Segment 1 Ask Clark: Segment 2 Avoiding ATM FEES: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: Gift Card Scams | Consumer Advice / Gift Cards - Clark.com The Nation’s First Law Protecting Against Gift Card Draining Has Passed. Will It Work? TPG's guide to understanding EU261 flight compensation How to get compensation for delayed or canceled flights 5 of Clark Howard's Most Extreme Frugal Hacks Why Clark Thinks These Are the Best 2 Travel Rewards Cards Right Now Costco Travel: 5 Things To Know Before You Book Booking a Cruise? Here Are 5 Ways To Do It for Less Cancel for Any Reason Trip Insurance: Should You Buy It? This Mistake at the ATM Could Be Costing You More Than $248 a Year New York Post: ATM fees hit record high in US — cities where you’ll pay the most Cash machines now cost more than ever to use Paying money to get your own cash: Some big retailers charge for cash-back requests How To Avoid ATM Fees Credit Union vs. Bank: What's the Difference? Automatic Bill Pay: How It Works and How To Do It Safely 6 Things To Know Before Contacting the National Foundation for Credit Counseling 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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