Episode Details

Keeping your finances organized creates more efficiency and less stress in your life. Today Clark goes back to basics on what kind of documentation you should keep, and for how long. Also, millions of our aging loved ones are aggressively targeted and collectively scammed out of billions each year. Clark offers adult children some direction for becoming proactive, in order to help protect vulnerable seniors. 

• Your Important Documents: Segment 1
• Ask Clark: Segment 2
• Protecting Our Elders: Segment 3
• Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

• Advice | Keep these 10 financial documents forever. Scan and shred the rest.
• Which Documents Should You Keep and for How Long? (Clark.com)
• Calculators - Clark Howard
• The Easiest Way to Start Saving for Retirement When You’re Saving Zero Right Now
• How Much of Each Paycheck You Should Save or Invest
• 5 questions to ask when helping an older parent with money
• Seven Ways to Protect Older Adults from Financial Abuse
• Living Will and Durable Power of Attorney: Frequently Asked Questions
• Target Date Funds: Clark's Favorite Retirement Investment 
• What Are Index Funds? /// What Is an ETF?
• How To Find and Choose a Financial Advisor
• AAA Membership: Is It Worth It?
• Why You Should Never Use Roadside Assistance

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