The Clark Howard Podcast 02.17.25 Joining A Gym + Health Trackers & Privacy / Payment App Warning
Feb 17, 2025
As New Year's resolutions wane, discover clever tips to stay motivated at the gym and navigate gym contracts wisely. Explore the privacy risks surrounding fitness trackers and popular payment apps like Cash App and Zelle. Learn about safer money transfer options and delve into the legitimacy of tax filing websites. Plus, get insights on Costco's clever gas pricing strategy that keeps customers coming back.
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Gym Membership Advice
- Avoid signing long-term gym contracts due to life's uncertainties and the fitness industry's instability.
- Join month-to-month gyms or nonprofits like the YMCA, which earn your business daily.
Fitness Tracker Privacy
- Fitness trackers collect and sell personal data, as revealed by Consumer Reports.
- Consider privacy implications before using these devices.
Oura Ring Lifetime Membership Issue
- A listener named Mark questions Oura Ring's lifetime membership policy after being asked to pay for a subscription.
- Clark Howard advises checking the Oura Ring membership portal and past emails for confirmation of lifetime membership.