Smart Apartment Hunting: Strategies for Renewal and Negotiation

Buying a used car can be the wild, wild west. There are many pitfalls to be aware of, and brands to target because of their reliability. Clark shares Consumer Reports reliability ratings. Also, there’s real opportunity around the country for renters to pay less if you're willing to shop. And at renewal time, many landlords are offering rewards for paying rent on time and other gimmicks to retain your lease. But are these rewards worth it? 

• Buying A Used Car: Segment 1
• Ask Clark: Segment 2
• Apartment Hunting & Renewal Advice: Segment 3
• Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

• Toyota is most reliable used vehicle brand and it isn't even close
• Which Brands Make the Best Used Cars? - Consumer Reports
• Report: Top Vehicles Most Likely To Last 250,000 Miles
• How To Buy a Used Car (Clark.com) / FedNow Service
• Fidelity Investments Review: Pros & Cons
• What Is a Good Credit Score? / Credit Score Guide
• Pay Your Rent, Get 2% Cash Back: Landlords Join Craze for Rewards - WSJ
• Free rent and free parking: Landlords are throwing in sweeteners
• Apartment rents hit a post-pandemic milestone — and more landlords are sweetening their deals

Clark.com resources

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

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