07.18.24 Clarkonomics: A Straightforward Look At The Economy / Paying With Cash

The Clark Howard Podcast

In today’s show - this is an election year, and we don’t do politics here. But we’re hearing all sorts of perspectives from across the political spectrum about whether Americans are doing better or worse than they were years ago. Clark cuts through the clutter to get at what’s really going on in a segment called Clarkonomics. Also, what’s more American than good old USA legal tender? So what do you do when many places no longer accept cash?

• Clarkonomics: Segment 1
• Ask Clark: Segment 2
• No Cash Zones: Segment 3
• Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

• CEOs made nearly 200 times what their workers got paid last year
• PEW - The State of the American Middle Class
• Middle-class Americans are falling behind
• When Should You File a Claim on Your Homeowners Insurance?
• One Tech Tip: Use a roaming eSIM on your summer travels to avoid cellphone data fees
• 10 Things Homeowners Insurance Doesn't Always Cover
• Want to Pay Cash? That’ll Cost You Extra
• How to Teach Young Kids About Money
• How to wipe the hard drive of a Windows computer.

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