Short-term rental sites like Airbnb and VRBO can be great resources for travel planning, but serious issues can occur. Clark explains what to do if things go wrong at your next rental. Also, buying a car today is very different from the past. There are some new ways to go about it, including buying a vehicle on Amazon. Plus, Clark shares shady new tactics some dealers are using that are dangerous to your wallet.
Plus, Christa shares your #AskClark questions and Clark gives his take. All this and more on the January 31, 2025, episode of The Clark Howard Show.
00:00 - Intro
01:11 - Clark's Airbnb/VRBO Warning
08:17 - Ask Clark - Vanguard Proxy Statement Voting Confusion
Renee is unsure about voting on Vanguard proposals in her brokerage account. What should she do if she doesn't feel informed?
09:13 - Ask Clark - Trivago Price Shopping Tool
Jeff asks about Clark's thoughts on using Trivago for hotel price shopping. Is it worth it?
10:48 - Ak Clark - Lost 401k Search Website Concerns
Mike is worried about a site asking for full SSN to search for lost 401k funds. Is it safe or recommended by Clark?
13:06 - Should You Buy a Car on Amazon?
21:00 - Ask Clark - When to Use an ATM Card
rwreid asks when it's okay to use an ATM card, given Clark's advice to avoid it for regular purchases.
22:56 - Ask Clark - Confusing Credit Union Bill Pay Enrollment
Tara is struggling to understand why she has to "enroll" in bank pay at Virginia Credit Union. Is it worth it?
25:56 - Ask Clark - Vanguard Roth Account: Low Returns & Settlement Fund Issues
Gary shares how his wife’s Vanguard Roth account had low returns due to un-reinvested dividends and capital gains. A tip for Vanguard users.
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https://clark.com/cars/how-buy-new-car/
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