Protecting Against Fraud: Credit Freezes and Title Insurance

The recent fraud attempt against Graceland has reignited concerns about title fraud. Clark shares 3 ways to protect against the rare but heinous crime of property theft. Also, we’ve talked a lot about the rising cost of homeowner’s insurance, but the biggest problem many of us face is being underinsured.

• Guard Against Title Fraud: Segment 1
• Ask Clark: Segment 2
• Adequate Home Insurance: Segment 3
• Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

• Scammers Tried to Sell Graceland. How to Prevent Your Home From Being Next.
• Home Title Lock: Is It the Same As Home Title Insurance? (Clark.com)
• What Is Owner’s Title Insurance and Do You Need It? (Clark.com)
• How to Freeze Your Credit With Experian, Equifax and TransUnion
• uShip Review: 5 Things To Know Before You Use the Shipping Service
• Can YouMail Really Put an End to Robocalls?
• [The Washington Post] Home insurance was once a ‘must.’ Now more homeowners are going without.
• Best And Worst Homeowners Insurance Companies (Clark.com)
• 9 Ways To Lower Your Home Insurance Premiums (Clark.com)
• Dept. of Energy - HEAT PUMPS
• How To Buy Term Life Insurance in 7 Easy Steps
• Clark Howard's Advice on Buying Gold
• Should You Buy Gold at Costco?
• Clark.com - Invest & Retire

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