07.18.24 Clarkonomics: A Straightforward Look At The Economy / Paying With Cash

Published: July 18, 2024, 9 a.m.

In today\u2019s show - this is an election year, and we don\u2019t do politics here. But we\u2019re hearing all sorts of perspectives from across the political spectrum about whether Americans are doing better or worse than they were years ago. Clark cuts through the clutter to get at what\u2019s really going on in a segment called Clarkonomics.\xa0 Also, what\u2019s more American than good old USA legal tender? So what do you do when many places no longer accept cash? \n\nClarkonomics: Segment 1\n\nAsk Clark: Segment 2\n\nNo Cash Zones: Segment 3\n\nAsk Clark: Segment 4\n\n\nMentioned on the show:\n\nCEOs made nearly 200 times what their workers got paid last year\n\n\nPEW - The State of the American Middle Class\xa0 \n\nMiddle-class Americans are falling behind\n\nWhen Should You File a Claim on Your Homeowners Insurance?\n\nOne Tech Tip: Use a roaming eSIM on your summer travels to avoid cellphone data fees\n\n10 Things Homeowners Insurance Doesn't Always Cover\n\nWant to Pay Cash? That\u2019ll Cost You Extra\n\nHow to Teach Young Kids About Money\n\nHow to wipe the hard drive of a Windows computer.\n\n\nThank you for listening today, Clarkies! If you want to be part of our \u201cClarkie\u201d segment, call 404-981-2071 to leave a comment or story. We may play it during a future episode!\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