01.31.24 Credit Card Debt Strategy / Car Buying Update

Credit card debt is up 50% in the last 3 years with default rates on the rise, as higher interest rates exacerbate the problem. What would Clark do? Also today, many people have been waiting for the market to normalize before buying a vehicle. Clark shares good news and smart approaches to the purchase of both new and used cars. Credit Card Debt Strategy: Segment 1 Ask Clark: Segment 2 Car Buying Update: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: NYTimes.com: Lugging Credit Card Debt Into 2024? Now’s the Time to Make a Plan. Credit card delinquencies surpass pre-pandemic levels Why debt settlement companies are the wrong way to deal with high credit card debt 6 Things To Know Before Contacting the National Foundation for Credit Counseling CREDIT CARD DEBT - Clark.com What Fee Level Does Clark Consider Acceptable For a Company 401(k)? How To Open a Roth IRA What Is a Thrift Savings Plan? 2024 will be the best year to buy a new car since 2019, economist says USA TODAY: Buying a car? FTC reveals crackdown on illegal scams to save you money The new CARS Rule: What you need to know The Best Car-Buying Services in 2024 How to Buy a New Car in 5 Steps / How to Buy a Used Car in 7 Steps What Are the Pros and Cons of the Costco Car Buying Program? Avoid the #1 Mistake That Car Buyers Make Credit Card Car Rental Insurance: What You Need To Know 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