The Clark Howard Podcast 02.10.25 Housing & Transportation Costs / 2025 Traffic
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Feb 10, 2025 Navigating financial challenges? Discover how to avoid money traps associated with housing and transportation costs. With 2025 bringing back more in-office work, anticipate heavier metro traffic and learn strategies to cope. Delve into the complexities of homeownership and its hidden expenses, plus tips for safe vehicle purchases. The podcast also tackles the importance of understanding medical privacy in consumer tests and offers insights into evolving workplace culture. Don't miss expert advice on managing elderly driving safety too!
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Homeownership Costs
- Carefully consider the increased costs of homeownership beyond the mortgage.
- Account for furniture, repairs, and potential vehicle upgrades, and adjust your budget accordingly.
Resist Trade-Up Pressure
- Resist the urge to constantly upgrade your vehicle.
- Driving a paid-off car longer is cheaper than frequent trade-ups, despite increasing maintenance costs.
Stolen Credit Card Points
- If you experience reward points theft, file a complaint with consumerfinance.gov immediately.
- This escalates the issue to the credit card company's employees and increases your chances of resolution.