09.23.24 The Most Reliable Used Cars / Apartment Hunting & Renewal Advice

The Clark Howard Podcast

Clark Howard

Business, Investing, Entrepreneurship

4.6 • 5.2K Ratings

🗓️ 23 September 2024

⏱️ 31 minutes

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Summary

Buying a used car can be the wild, wild west. There are many pitfalls to be aware of, and brands to target because of their reliability. Clark shares Consumer Reports reliability ratings. Also, there’s real opportunity around the country for renters to pay less if you're willing to shop. And at renewal time, many landlords are offering rewards for paying rent on time and other gimmicks to retain your lease. But are these rewards worth it? Buying A Used Car: Segment 1 Ask Clark: Segment 2 Apartment Hunting & Renewal Advice: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: Toyota is most reliable used vehicle brand and it isn't even close Which Brands Make the Best Used Cars? - Consumer Reports Report: Top Vehicles Most Likely To Last 250,000 Miles How To Buy a Used Car (Clark.com) / FedNow Service Fidelity Investments Review: Pros & Cons What Is a Good Credit Score? / Credit Score Guide Pay Your Rent, Get 2% Cash Back: Landlords Join Craze for Rewards - WSJ Free rent and free parking: Landlords are throwing in sweeteners Apartment rents hit a post-pandemic milestone — and more landlords are sweetening their deals 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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1:04.9	so you make better financial decisions in your life. You know if you've listened to
1:10.3	this show for a long time you know that most of us buy used cars not new and
1:17.6	buying a used car is hazardous to your wallet because you don't always know what you're buying.
1:27.2	There are so many pitfalls you got to know that individual vehicle you're looking at,
1:32.6	but also the model, the make,
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