07.20.22 Inflation & Changing Buying Habits / Training Programs Pose A New Student Debt Hazard

Published: July 20, 2022, 11 a.m.

b"New data illustrates how people are now stretched financially, trading down retail purchases while overall, credit card debt is up. Clark shares some back to basics measures for more mindful spending. Also, current dislocations have opened up a fast growing area of abuse in the trade and technical school funding arena. What to look for - and look out for - when considering training alternatives to college.\\n\\nInflation Shoppers: Segment 1\\n\\nAsk Clark: Segment 2\\n\\nTraining Contract Warning: Segment 3\\n\\nAsk Clark: Segment 4\\n\\n\\nMentioned on the show:\\n\\nShould I Buy a Used Car, New Car or Lease Right Now?\\n\\nMint Review: 5 Things To Know About the Free Budgeting Tool\\n\\nHow to handle money when you're traveling overseas\\n\\nThe Best Credit Cards With No Foreign Transaction Fees\\n\\nDon\\u2019t Get Dinged at the Gas Pump by New Visa and Mastercard Policies\\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"