01.31.24 Credit Card Debt Strategy / Car Buying Update
b'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?\\xa0Also 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.\\xa0\\n\\nCredit Card Debt Strategy: Segment 1\\n\\nAsk Clark: Segment 2\\n\\nCar Buying Update: Segment 3\\n\\nAsk Clark: Segment 4\\n\\n\\nMentioned on the show:\\n\\nNYTimes.com: Lugging Credit Card Debt Into 2024? Now\\u2019s the Time to Make a Plan.\\n\\nCredit card delinquencies surpass pre-pandemic levels\\n\\nWhy debt settlement companies are the wrong way to deal with high credit card debt\\n\\n6 Things To Know Before Contacting the National Foundation for Credit Counseling\\n\\nCREDIT CARD DEBT - Clark.com\\n\\nWhat Fee Level Does Clark Consider Acceptable For a Company 401(k)?\\n\\nHow To Open a Roth IRA\\n\\nWhat Is a Thrift Savings Plan?\\n\\n2024 will be the best year to buy a new car since 2019, economist says\\n\\nUSA TODAY: Buying a car? FTC reveals crackdown on illegal scams to save you money\\n\\nThe new CARS Rule: What you need to know\\n\\nThe Best Car-Buying Services in 2024\\n\\n\\nHow to Buy a New Car in 5 Steps\\xa0/\\xa0How to Buy a Used Car in 7 Steps\\n\\n\\nWhat Are the Pros and Cons of the Costco Car Buying Program?\\n\\nAvoid the #1 Mistake That Car Buyers Make\\n\\nCredit Card Car Rental Insurance: What You Need To Know\\n\\n\\nClark.com resources\\n\\nEpisode transcripts\\n\\nCommunity.Clark.com\\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'