08.26.26 Food Tossed Is Money Lost / Couples Currency: Best Practices
Summary
Clark Howard discusses how to distinguish between marketing and safety dates to stop wasting food, and advises listeners to maintain shared financial records with partners to prevent "financial infidelity." He also answers listener questions about pursuing roofing warranties from bankrupt contractors, saving on cruise excursions, and managing tax brackets after a severance payout. Additionally, Clark recommends using a 2% cash-back card to offset merchant fees and suggests opening a Utah 529 plan for future law school expenses.
Topics discussed
Sponsors: Indeed and American Airlines
Introduction: Food waste and airline meal horror stories
Understanding food expiration dates and shelf life
Listener discussion on food storage and habits
Q&A: Roofing warranty after contractor bankruptcy
Q&A: Booking Alaskan cruise shore excursions
Q&A: Credit card fees and payment strategies
Sponsors: Indeed, American Airlines, Visible, Uber Eats, Garnier
Financial transparency and document sharing in relationships
Q&A: Tax implications of severance pay and high income
Q&A: 529 plans vs CDs for law school funding
Q&A: Disputed credit card charge at pet store
Closing remarks and preview of Clark Stinks segment
Sponsor: Uber Eats back to school
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