Right now opportunities & incentives are plentiful in many sectors because of worker shortages. The military is employing retention incentives, and new recruit bonuses topping out at $50K, which may be a worthy path for some. Also, Clark reviews the pandemic effect on energy, where we are now with home energy and gas prices - and where the U.S. is headed as an energy producer.\xa0\n\nMilitary Bonuses: Segment 1\n\nAsk Clark: Segment 2\n\nGood News on the Energy Front: Segment 3\n\nAsk Clark: Segment 4\n\nMentioned on the show:\n\nIs a Costco Executive Membership Worth It?\n\nCostco vs. Sam\u2019s Club vs. BJ\u2019s Wholesale: Which Is Best?\n\nMortgage Refinance Calculator - Clark Howard\n\nMortgage Points Calculator - Clark Howard\n\nMortgages Archives - Clark Howard\n\nHomeowners Insurance Archives - Clark Howard\n\n\nClark.com resources\n\nEpisode transcripts\n\nClark.com daily money newsletter\n\n\nConsumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275\n\n\nLearn more about your ad choices: megaphone.fm/adchoices\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices