03.11.24 Consumers Vs Junk Fees / Bait & Switch Tax Prep

Published: March 11, 2024, 11 a.m.

b'Junk fees are being imposed all over the place in all manner of ways these days. A new California law is going to end that practice in the state, with nationwide implications. Meantime, your Clark smart approach to purchases can help protect your wallet. Also - First TurboTax, now H&R Block is in trouble for pressuring customers to overpay. There\\u2019s a better way!\\n\\nAnti Junk Fee Law: Segment 1\\n\\nAsk Clark: Segment 2\\n\\nTax Filing: Segment 3\\n\\nAsk Clark: Segment 4\\n\\n\\nMentioned on the show:\\n\\nWhat does a service fee ban mean for diners? Expect higher menu prices \\u2014 a lot higher\\n\\nInflation is cooling, but small businesses are still suffering\\n\\nNYTimes: It\\u2019s a Great Deal, Before the \\u2018Drip Pricing\\u2019\\n\\nENERGY STAR\\xae | Department of Energy\\n\\nFTC says H&R Block pressures people into overpaying for tax prep\\n\\nNew York Post: H&R Block used deceptive ads, pressured users into overpaying, deleted tax data: FTC\\n\\nFTC finds TurboTax \\u201cfree\\u201d is not free for most\\n\\n8 Free Federal and State Tax Filing Services for 2024\\n\\nFree File: Do your taxes for free | Internal Revenue Service\\n\\nDirect File | Internal Revenue Service\\n\\nWhen Should You Get an Accountant To Do Your Taxes?\\n\\nWhy co-signing a loan can be bad on almost every financial level\\n\\nNew York launches probe into nationwide AT&T network outage\\n\\n16 Items To Pack in Your Financial Emergency Kit\\n\\n\\nAmateur Radio Service\\xa0/\\xa0Amateur radio\\n\\n\\nNational Credit Union Administration (NCUA)\\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'