Episode Details

Many remain unsettled about the stock market rollercoaster we’ve been on lately. Clark illustrates basic investment principles with a simple calculation that should calm your fears and enhance your understanding of WHY you ride it out long term. And - where to NEVER EVER place your Roth IRA.  Also today - you likely have many digital accounts. Know how to ensure your loved ones have access when the need arises.  

• Investing For The Long Term Win:  Segment 1
• Ask Clark: Segment 2
• Digital Account Access: Segment 3
• Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show

• Here’s how much money you'd have if you invested $1,000 in the S&P 500 a decade ago
• Fidelity vs. Vanguard vs. Schwab: Which Brokerage Is Best?
• What Is an ETF?   /   How To Open a Roth IRA
• Target Date Funds: Clark's Favorite Retirement Investment
• Fidelity and State Street Push to Make 401(k)s More Like Pensions - The Wall Street Journal.
• 2 Ways To Guarantee Yourself a Lifetime Stream of Income
• 6 Things To Know Before Contacting the National Foundation for Credit Counseling
• Actually, Charging Your Phone in a Public USB Port Is Fine
• THE WSJ: Before You Die, Secure Your Digital Life
• Clark.com How To Make Your Online Accounts Accessible When You Die
• Facebook Settlement: How to Claim Part of a $725M Privacy Settlement
• Facebook Settlement Submission Claim
• Proton Mail — Get a private, secure, and encrypted email

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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