11.12.24 Sandwich Generation Challenges / Holiday Air Travel

The Clark Howard Podcast

Clark Howard

Investing, Entrepreneurship, Business

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🗓️ 12 November 2024

⏱️ 30 minutes

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Are you a part of the sandwich generation, caring for children and parents at the same time? Clark talks about the unique challenges involved, and ways to prepare if you foresee this often difficult squeezeplay in your future. Also today, as we move into the winter weather holiday travel season, Clark shares strategies for dealing with delayed or canceled flights. The Sandwich Generation: Segment 1 Ask Clark: Segment 2 Holiday Flight Tips: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: The Clark-Approved Way To Invest in Real Estate Roth vs. Traditional 401(k): What's the Difference? How and When To Refinance Your Mortgage: A Step-By-Step Guide How To Improve Your Credit Score in 5 Key Areas The Best Ways To Protect Yourself Against Airline Cancellations FlightAware - Flight Tracker / Flight Status AutoSlash Review: How To Save on a Rental Car Car Rental – Search, Compare & Save 5 Things to Know About the Costco Car Rental Program Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card Review: What You Should Know About the Travel Card Travel Insurance: What You Need To Know Before You Buy InsureMyTrip Review: Why We Like It and How to Use It How To Pack a Carry-On the Right Way 4 Things You Should Always Pack in Your Carry-On 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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0:00.0	Using my Berkeley Card Forward Credit Card to pay for the stuff I need now
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0:26.6	Responsible use of a credit card can help build your credit score when you pay on time.
0:33.6	It's great to have you here on the Clark Coward Show.
0:36.6	You know, our mission is to serve you here on the Clark Howard Show.
0:42.4	You know, our mission is to serve you with advice and information that empowers you to make better financial decisions in your life.
0:46.8	Are you sandwiched in?
0:49.3	Are you part of what economists like to call the sandwich generation?
0:54.7	That means you have children and aging parents who need you at the same time.
1:02.1	Woo!
1:02.8	Tough place to be.
1:04.3	I'm going to begin today's show with that.
1:07.3	Then I'm going to talk about the upcoming holiday season.
1:11.4	I've got some tips for you to keep in mind, especially if you have problems or issues with your flights.
1:19.6	So people generally have kids later than they used to in age.
1:25.8	And parents tend to live longer than they used to in age. And parents tend to live longer than they used to, but often not as healthy as
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