04.12.23 A New Amazon Perk & The Myth of Free Shipping / Social Security Strategy

Something new & customer friendly from Amazon is a win win. On the other hand, with online retail, know there’s really no such thing as free shipping. Also in this episode, new reporting states that without a fix from Congress, Social Security will be running short in a decade. Has this altered Clark’s advice on what age it’s best to start taking the benefit? 

• Amazon Return Prevention: Segment 1
• Ask Clark: Segment 2
• Social Security Strategy: Segment 3
• Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show

• Clark Howard: Habitat for Humanity - Clark Howard
• Habitat for Humanity: History - Clark Howard
• Amazon starts flagging ‘frequently returned’ products that you maybe shouldn’t buy
• Amazon, other retailers revamp 'free' shipping as costs soar
• How To Freeze Your Credit With Experian, Equifax and TransUnion
• 11 Tips to Keep Your Cell Phone Safe
• Axios: Charted: Rising home insurance
• Why You Should Update Your Homeowners Coverage Limits Every 3 Years
• Attention, Travelers: Now Is the Best Time to Switch to eSIM
• What Is an eSIM? 5 Things To Know
• Visible Review: 5 Things To Know Before You Sign Up
• Will Social Security Run Out?
• Social Security is now expected to run short of cash by 2033
• Barrons.com: Why It Makes Sense to Wait for Social Security Even if Benefits Are Cut
• When Is the Best Time To Collect Social Security?
• AARP Social Security Calculator
• Maximize My Social Security: Calculate Your Highest Benefits
• Homeowners Insurance Archives - Clark Howard

Clark.com resources

• Episode transcripts
• Clark.com daily money newsletter
• Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275

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