08.27.24 Credit Card Debt - Have A PLAN / Ending Distracted Driving

Clark shares some tough new stats about American credit card debt. If you are in debt, you are definitely not alone. Know the strategies that can set you on a path to freedom from debt.  Later, insurers are exploring some interesting ways to cut down on the critical problem of distracted driving. Clark has his own way of banishing phone use while behind the wheel.

• Credit Card Debt: Segment 1
• Ask Clark: Segment 2
• Phone Addiction & Distracted Driving: Segment 3
• Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

• Credit card debt: Inflation, interest rates have more Americans carrying balances over
• Axios: Stretched consumers
• Clark Howard's 2024 Credit Card Debt Elimination Strategy
• 6 Things To Know Before Contacting the National Foundation for Credit Counseling
• Xfinity Deal: Save Up to $1,500 on Internet and Cell Phone Service
• Cell Phone Plans  /  Streaming TV  /  Internet Archives - Clark Howard
• How Many Credit Cards Should I Have?
• My 7 Rules for Using Credit Cards - Clark Howard
• Best Airline Credit Cards for 2024: Are They Right For You?
• Gamification gets drivers to put down their phones, study finds
• Pay-Per-Mile Insurance: Is It Worth It?
• Mile Auto Insurance: A Firsthand Review
• How to Shop for Lower Car Insurance
• Homeowners Insurance Archives - Clark Howard
• 5 Steps To Getting a Good Deal on a Hotel Room
• Should You Ever Book a Nonrefundable Hotel Room?
• 5 Things You Should Re-Shop To Save Money

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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