Full Show: Clark Stinks! and Protect Seniors From Scams

It’s time for "Clark Stinks!" Christa reads the latest "Clark Stinks!" submissions and Clark responds. Also, it’s so important to help protect our seniors against scams and theft. Clark shares some personal stories and tips to help keep our friends and families safe.

All this and more on the July 19, 2024, episode of The Clark Howard Show.

00:00 - Intro
01:19 - Clark Stinks - Complaining on Social Media
02:24 - Clark Stinks - Patient Portal Security
03:15 - Clark Stinks - 403B Plans Education Resource
05:23 - Clark Stinks - Business Credit Card Protection
09:44 - Clark Stinks - Buying Rental Car
11:33 - Clark Stinks - Clark’s Pronunciation of 'Ecosystem”
11:48 - Clark Stinks - Zelle does not stink
13:40 - Clark Stinks - Up Charge for Paying With Credit Card
14:56 - Clark Stinks - Password Manager
16:09 - Clark Stinks - Kia Carnaval vs Toyota
19:51 - Protect Seniors From Scams
26:31 - Ask Clark - Reshop Car Rental Car
28:46 - Ask Clark - Buying Good but never received and Credit Card not honoring the dispute
31:08 - Ask Clark - Getting to North Dakota Without driving

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Our Promise to You:

[knightone]

The government should outlaw companies from selling our information to others.

[donnageitz]

I’m going to look into how my senators voted on the Financial Exploitation Prevention Act . Why would a senator not vote to protect seniors. South Dakota is on my bucket list. As I write this many computer systems are down !! Flights cancelled. I hope Clark and Christa aren’t having travel difficulties this weekend ❤️

[retired]

Do NOT ever let any account be contaminated with Zelle. Never!

[firstlast]

I’m so glad I found the playback speed that I can double the speed on this podcast otherwise I would pull the hair out of my head it’s so slow

[nadinejohnson]

🕊Thank God for protection, especially
in the banks 🏦
Thanks, Navy Federal
Clark Howard Team
Thank you!🌹

[williadw]

You can hover your mouse pointer over the link in the email and see the domain name in the link. That''s a good indicator of a good or bad link.

[valeriefitzgerald]

I did a half marathon in South Dakota approximately six years ago and flew into Rapid City. It is very nice there during September and October but the airport reminds of a bus station. I enjoyed my trip to South Dakota and the food is very good!

[zyzzuschrist]

Been loving the shower early uploads lately. Great to listen to while on my work commute. Happy Friday everyone 😊

[cathim.]

I just watched a newer Jason Statham movie. It was totally fictional but rang true was the "bad guys". They were call centers targeting seniors. Very scary and relevant

[mikecole]

Check the url address carefully to make sure it’s legit. Then, still, don’t hit the link and go to the website directly 😅

[stevencole]

My daughter just bought a Kia Sorento and the dealer extended the 10 year 100k warranty to 20 year 200k power trane warranty

[SOJTV]

★TEAM CLARK — Re: your NEWSLETTERS— do you think you could put a copy & paste type of link at the top of your Newsletter so we can possibly have a choice to go to the online version of the newsletter? Don’t think it’s wise these days to be too trusting of clicking on any type of email or text links. 💚

EDIT: I do see you have the “READ ONLINE” at the top of the email .. but you still have to click on that small link .. 😊

[toby]

Clark, businesses that are cashless and require you to use a credit card is it ethical for them to charge a fee for using a credit card? 💳

[TheLifetraveler]

Glad another former rental car person (I worked for the red one), let you guys know to NOT automatically reject rental cars. Any car that had 'PM' (maintenance required) written on it, could NOT be rented, before going to maintenance. Also, every rental car was NOT owned by the company, many of them are leased with requirements, so maintenance was definitely required. As for the ones we sold, they had to be damage free. The others went to auction. Convinced my friend to buy from (big yellow) and he paid about $21k for a car, that dealership were selling at the time for about 28K. No problems at all.

[virginiamoss]

For once in Georgia we have both senators in favor of brokerages being able to act on behalf of seniors like banks can. Unfortunately, other states' voters (guess which party) don't want seniors to be protected.

[williadw]

Clarke, you and Christa must not change clothes but once a week! I'm guessing you record a week of shows on the same day. 🙂 Apreciate you both!

[svalentina]

"... And shop more at Costco!" thank you sir but I don't think clarkies need any encouragement there and I might or might not speak from personal experience.

[jbeav]

The need a law to protect lottery winners.

[Scottsmusiccave]

Kia has a better warranty. You're going to need it and you better trade it in before the warranty expires.