07.05.23 BEST OF: Speculation Vs Real Investing / Beware Fake Shopping Sites

Published: July 5, 2023, 11 a.m.

b"Please enjoy this Best Of episode. Clark returns from travel adventures July 17th.\\nMany took the wrong lesson from the speculative fever of 2020-21. As meme stock & crypto frenzy stoked message boards, people drove values up, and many ended up with heavy losses. Gambling & speculation should never be confused with investing. Understand the power of DULL and other lessons from a tortoise investor. Also, a booming scam area - FAKE search results and FAKE ads on social media with links to FAKE shopping sites. A few easy steps will help keep you safe from online scams. Clark gives you the rules of the road for shopping online.\\xa0\\n\\nGambling Vs Investing: Segment 1\\n\\nAsk Clark: Segment 2\\n\\nFake Shopping Sites: Segment 3\\n\\nAsk Clark: Segment 4\\n\\n\\nMentioned on the show\\n\\nWSJ - The Retreat of the Amateur Investors\\n\\n5 Sneaky Ways To Improve Your Credit Score\\n\\nNYTimes.com: With Many Retailers Offering Online Sales, Phony Sites Blend In\\n\\nClark.com- How To Spot a Fake Online Store in 6 Easy Steps\\n\\nVirtual Credit Cards: An Online Security Measure Worth Taking?\\n\\nFidelity Investments Review 2022: Pros & Cons\\n\\nMetro by T-Mobile: 6 Things To Know Before You Sign Up\\n\\nT-Mobile 5G Home Internet: 5 Things To Know Before You Sign Up\\n\\nVerizon Home Internet: Things To Know Before You Sign Up\\n\\nClark Howard's 4 Travel Rules You Should Follow Right Now\\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"