09.16.26 Auto Insurance Warning / Social Media Scam Ads
Summary
Clark Howard warns that U.S. auto insurers are increasingly denying claims, particularly when unlisted drivers use a vehicle, urging listeners to strictly adhere to policy contracts. He also addresses the proliferation of AI-generated fake ads featuring his likeness, advising viewers to remain skeptical of social media endorsements. The episode further covers listener questions on self-driving car timelines, the superiority of nonprofit credit counseling over consolidation loans, and navigating disability insurance for a young Parkinson’s patient. Finally, Clark explains the differences bet…
Topics discussed
Sponsors: Indeed and American Airlines
Show intro and preview of insurance and AI scam topics
Auto insurers denying claims for unlisted drivers
Listener Q&A: Self-driving cars and retirement tech
Credit card consolidation and debt management plans
Financial planning for young onset Parkinson's disease
Sponsors: Schwab, AT&T Business, Talking Real Money
AI-generated fake ads and social media scams
Explaining Clear Plus, TSA PreCheck, and Global Entry
Best investment accounts for an 18-year-old
Verifying recipients on payment apps like Venmo
Outro and sponsors: SVB and Disney Plus
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