Clark shares some tough new stats about American credit card debt. If you are in debt, you are definitely not alone. Know the strategies that can set you on a path to freedom from debt.\xa0 Later, insurers are exploring some interesting ways to cut down on the critical problem of distracted driving. Clark has his own way of banishing phone use while behind the wheel.\n\nCredit Card Debt: Segment 1\n\nAsk Clark: Segment 2\n\nPhone Addiction & Distracted Driving: Segment 3\n\nAsk Clark: Segment 4\n\n\nMentioned on the show:\n\nCredit card debt: Inflation, interest rates have more Americans carrying balances over\n\nAxios: Stretched consumers\n\nClark Howard's 2024 Credit Card Debt Elimination Strategy\n\n6 Things To Know Before Contacting the National Foundation for Credit Counseling\n\nXfinity Deal: Save Up to $1,500 on Internet and Cell Phone Service\n\n\nCell Phone Plans\xa0 /\xa0 Streaming TV\xa0 /\xa0 Internet Archives - Clark Howard\n\n\nHow Many Credit Cards Should I Have?\n\nMy 7 Rules for Using Credit Cards - Clark Howard\n\nBest Airline Credit Cards for 2024: Are They Right For You?\n\nGamification gets drivers to put down their phones, study finds\n\nPay-Per-Mile Insurance: Is It Worth It?\n\nMile Auto Insurance: A Firsthand Review\n\nHow to Shop for Lower Car Insurance\n\nHomeowners Insurance Archives - Clark Howard\n\n5 Steps To Getting a Good Deal on a Hotel Room\n\nShould You Ever Book a Nonrefundable Hotel Room?\n\n5 Things You Should Re-Shop To Save Money\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