Shopper Guidance: Buy Basics, Skip 'New & Improved'

We are in a K-shaped economy again - which creates a clear trend involving a reversal in the pricing of “have to” vs. “want to" purchases. Clark shares what you need to know to stretch every dollar. And… screen addiction. Sick of it, people are tackling the problem in a multitude of ways. 

• Shopping In The K-Economy: Segment 1
• Ask Clark: Segment 2
• Just Say NO: Screen Addiction: Segment 3
• Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

• Is Now the Time to Get a CD or a CD Ladder?
• Backdoor Roth IRA: How High Earners Can Still Contribute
• The Best Phone Plan For You - Compare Phone Plans
• Should You Switch to a Flip Phone?
• A group of us ditched our smartphones for a month. It changed us.
• Why Clark Howard Wants You to Set Up a 'Financial Chromebook'
• How Do You Prepare for the Likelihood of Long-Term Care Costs?
• What's Clark's Opinion on the Greenlight Prepaid Debit Card for Kids?
• What's the Best Savings Account for a Teenager?
• What Brokerage Do You Recommend for First-Time Investors or Kids?

Clark.com resources:

• Episode transcripts
• Community.Clark.com  /  Ask Clark
• Clark.com daily money newsletter
• Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275

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