The Clark Howard Podcast 10.08.25 The Quest To Spend Less / WARNING: Fake Medical Pitches Online
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Oct 8, 2025 Consumers are increasingly hunting for bargains, with dollar stores becoming popular across all income levels as a savvy reaction to rising prices. Meanwhile, there's a warning about fake medical ads online; scammers are leveraging AI to create deceptive endorsements that can lead to financial and health risks. Listeners are advised to be cautious with online medical claims and to consider reputable sources for health information. Additionally, tips on mortgages and virtual credit card use for subscriptions help empower savvy financial decisions.
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Bargain Hunting Across Income Levels
- Consumers across income levels are increasingly shopping dollar-oriented stores to stretch their budgets.
- Inflation and tariffs have reduced purchasing power, driving shoppers to seek everyday bargains.
Kids Thought Dollar Tree Was A Toy Store
- Clark remembered letting his kids treat Dollar Tree as a toy store and buy a couple of toys each visit.
- One child had a sad surprise when they later encountered a real toy store on a play date.
Single-Price Stores Are Evolving
- Dollar Tree and similar stores expanded price points beyond their original single-price model to cope with cost pressures.
- Retailers will likely reduce selection of discretionary items as tariffs and inflation push costs higher.