Episode Details

Reviews can help you make decisions on all kinds of purchases, from merchandise to services and travel. But how can you trust them? Clark offers some insights & guidance. Also today, unusual factors in the diamond market are affecting the price of traditional and lab diamonds. 

• Insights On Reading Reviews: Segment 1
• Ask Clark: Segment 2
• Diamond Prices: Segment 3
• Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show

• WSJ: Customer Ratings Have Become Meaningless. ‘People Hand Out 5 Stars Like It’s Candy.’
• Trustpilot Review: Is Trustpilot Legit?
• Coverdell Education Savings Account (ESA): How They Work
• Best 529 College Savings Plans By State
• Vanguard Personal Advisor Review
• Comparing Hybrid Financial Advisors: Vanguard vs. Schwab vs. Fidelity
• The #1 Thing Clark Howard Hates About Solar Panels
• Are Solar Panels Worth it? 3 Things To Consider Before You Get Solar Panels
• Getting Engaged Just Got Cheaper as Diamond Market Adjusts
• The Best Time and Place To Buy an Engagement Ring
• How To Build Credit  / Credit Karma Review
• How to Report Your Rent to Credit Bureaus
• The Best Time and Place To Buy a TV  / ClarkDeals - TVs
• 4 Things to Know Before You Buy a TV From Costco

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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