08.21.26 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / WARNING: Online Medical Services
Summary
Clark Howard opens with a "Clark Stinks" segment, addressing listener feedback on 403(b) plans, cash gift cards, and elder care responsibilities. The main topic covers the legal troubles of Hims and Hers, warning about their alleged data sharing practices and difficult-to-cancel subscriptions. Howard also discusses the risks of health care risk pools like Crowdalth and advises a listener to use a Roth IRA for a home down payment.
Topics discussed
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Show intro and preview of Hims & Hers issues
Clark Stinks: Deodorant shopping habits
Listener Q&A: 403b vs 401k retirement plans
Listener Q&A: Cashing in gift cards
Listener Q&A: Atlanta Falcons Super Bowl joke
Listener Q&A: Building credit for adult children
Listener Q&A: Elder care and the sandwich generation
Listener Q&A: Neighbor's failing retaining wall
Listener Q&A: Apple market share and stock
Listener Q&A: Charitable deduction for tuition
Listener Q&A: Insurance and neighbor liability
Transition to medical website privacy topic
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Main topic: Hims & Hers data privacy and billing
Listener Q&A: Roth IRA for house down payment
Listener Q&A: Fidelity vs Schwab cash accounts
Listener Q&A: Crowdalth and health risk pools
Closing remarks and newsletter promotion
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