Clark spoke recently about the role of family and friends when it comes to fraud protection for our elders. Today he has a first hand account of why it's so vitally important we take this to heart. Also today, The Consumer Federation of America reports that home repairs and renovations are a top area of complaints. Avoiding these headaches starts with how you hire a contractor and Clark has some guidelines for getting it right from the get go.\xa0\n\nVigilance For Vulnerable Seniors: Segment 1\n\nAsk Clark: Segment 2\n\nHiring A Contractor: Segment 3\n\nAsk Clark: Segment 4\n\n\nMentioned on the show\n\nHow To Spot Financial Abuse of an Elderly Relative or Friend\n\nEcoATM: 5 Things To Know Before You Sell Your Phone\n\nIs Booking a Cruise Last-Minute Still a Good Bargain Strategy?\n\nNo surprises here: These are the top US consumer complaints, from cars to credit cards\n\nClark.com- 6 Tips for Hiring a Contractor\n\nPSA Collectibles Authentication and Grading Service\n\n\nBeckett Authentication Services: Sports & Non-sports \xa0\n\nMemorabilia Auctions - Heritage Auctions\n\nSell Sports Memorabilia with Sotheby's\n\nChristie\u2019s Sports Memorabilia\n\nA Quick Guide on How to Insure Jewelry\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