Optimizing Storage Units and Financial Decisions

Finding a fiduciary financial advisor who ONLY works for your best interests can be difficult. New regulations may add protections for consumers, but it’s on us to know how to get the best guidance.  Also, Americans have so much stuff that storage units have been overbuilt. If you have a unit, Clark has some money saving advice regarding your monthly fee.

• Key Warning On Financial Advisors: Segment 1
• Ask Clark: Segment 2
• Storage Units: Segment 3
• Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

• Americans Deserve Straight Retirement Advice. They Work Too Hard for Their Money.
• NYTimes: Who Can Be Trusted for Retirement Advice? New Rules Strengthen Protections.
• WSJ: Advisers on Trillions in IRAs Must Now Put Your Interest First
• What to Do When Your 401(k) Leaves Something to Be Desired
• How To Find and Choose a Financial Advisor - Clark.com
• What Is a Fiduciary Financial Advisor and Do I Need One?
• The Clark Howard Podcast
• The Headache at the End of the Costco Gold Rush - The WSJ
• Should You Buy Gold at Costco?  /  Clark Howard's Advice on Buying Gold
• NYTimes: Americans Went All-In on Self-Storage. That Demand Is Suddenly Cooling.
• Storage Unit Prices Keep Going Up. Is There a Better Way To Store My Possessions?
• The #1 Bill You Should Get by Mail
• Wirecutter: Stop Stressing About Turning Off the Lights When Leaving the Room!

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