01.10.24 Should You Own Gold? / Subscription Inventory & Streaming Decisions

Clark explains the real purpose of owning gold, and, should you decide to - the best way to include it as an asset. Also - One way to save money in the new year? Cancel subscriptions! Clark revisits subscription creep, and how streaming and other services can add up to big bucks. Many people forget to cancel free trials, and worse, many companies make it difficult to cancel. 

• GOLD! Yes Or No: Segment 1
• Ask Clark: Segment 2
• Subscription Creep & Streaming Services: Segment 3
• Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

• Costco sold more than $100 million in gold bars last quarter
• Clark Howard's Advice on Buying Gold
• Debt Archives - Clark Howard
• Best And Worst Homeowners Insurance Companies: December 2023
• This metro woman built a tiny home and dumped her mortgage
• The high cost of subscription binges: How businesses get rich off you forgetting to cancel - USA TODAY 
• Americans Are Canceling More of Their Streaming Services
• The streaming wars reached a stalemate in 2023, but here are 6 trends that will define 2024 
• Axios: Hello TV bundles, our old friend
• New York Post: NY AG Letitia James sues SiriusXM: Service made it intentionally ‘hard to cancel subscriptions’
• Clark.com - STREAMING TV
• Visible Deal: Unlimited Service for $20 Monthly for Two Years
• When Should You Get an Accountant To Do Your Taxes?
• Scams & Rip-Offs Archives - Clark Howard

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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