Regaining Control Over Spending Habits Through the 'No Buy Challenge'

Today Clark goes back to basics on 403(b) plans and 401(k)s. And Speaking of saving, how about saving way more by doing a no-buy (except for necessities) month? Some people are managing to do just that!

• 403(b) & 401(k) Plans: Segment 1
• Ask Clark: Segment 2
• The No-Buy Challenge: Segment 3
• Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

• What Is a 403(b) and How Does It Work? (Clark.com)
• Pros and Cons of 403(b) Plans
• What Is a 401(k) Plan and How Does It Work?
• Pump Up Your 401(k). New Roth Rules Make It Easy
• NYTimes: Was the 401(k) a Mistake?
• About 1 in 4 US adults 50 and older who aren't yet retired expect to never retire, AARP study finds
• 10 Clark Howard 'Never, Not Ever' Rules To Protect Your Money
• Best Investment Companies for Investors in 2024
• Fidelity vs. Vanguard vs. Schwab: Which Brokerage Is Best?
• How To Open a Roth IRA
• 403bwise: The K-12 403(b) is broken. Together we can fix it.
• Credit Karma Review: Free Credit Score and More at Your Fingertips
• What Is a Good Credit Score?
• Axios: The no-buy challenge / Axios: No-buy revolution
• More people make 'no-buy year' pledges as overspending or climate worries catch up with them
• Tempted to try a no-buy year? Here are tips from people doing it
• Is an HSA the Best Way To Save for Future Medical Expenses?
• Where Should I Set Up My Health Savings Account (HSA)?
• The Best Places To Buy Hearing Aids
• Stash puts the power of investing in the palm of your hand

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