09.05.25 A New Generation Gets Ripped Off / WARNING: Booking Travel
September 5, 202532m 52s
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Show Notes
Today Clark addresses meme stocks and crypto schemes appearing on social media. An old scam in a new era is ripping people off big time, with the lure of finding a shortcut to wealth. Also - Booking travel at a time of instability in the industry means you could get ripped off. Clark tells you how it goes down, and has expert advice to help protect your money when booking.
- The Pump & Dump Con: Segment 1
- Ask Clark: Segment 2
- Safe Travel Booking: Segment 3
- Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
- ‘I almost fell off my chair’: Investors lose billions on meme stocks as ‘pump and dump’ scams multiply
- Car Insurance Archives - Clark Howard
- What Is Umbrella Insurance and Do You Need It?
- Would you book a ticket on a dying airline?
- How To Plan a Trip: Clark's Best Travel Tips To Save Money
- Google Flights Launches New Tool for Finding Cheap Airfare
- 3 Reasons You Should Never Book a Nonrefundable Hotel Room
- 4 Fastest Ways To Improve Your Credit
- Why 'Buy Now, Pay Later' Worries Clark Howard
Clark.com resources:
- Episode transcripts
- Community.Clark.com / Ask Clark
- Clark.com daily money newsletter
- Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275
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