Episode Details

Today, something we receive many calls about at our Team Clark Consumer Action Center - timeshares. Clark explains why timeshares & their latest incarnation - vacation clubs are defective by design. Also - teaching kids about money can be a real challenge, and allowance can play a big role in teaching kids that money is a finite commodity. 

• Beware “Vacation Clubs”: Segment 1
• Ask Clark: Segment 2
• Teaching Deferred Gratification: Segment 3
• Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

• NYTimes: Lured by Luxury Vacations, They Were Stuck With Debt
• How To Sell, Cancel or Get Rid of Your Timeshare
• 12 Common Amazon Scams To Avoid
• Amazon Scam Warning: Beware of Deliveries You Didn't Order
• 3 Places You Should Never Invest Your Money
• Why Clark Howard Wants You to Set Up a 'Financial Chromebook'
• How to Teach Young Kids About Money
• Cash Back Credit Card Tool - Clark.com
• Best 2% Cash Back Credit Cards: 11 Options for 2025
• 6 Things To Know and Do Before You Deal With a Home Insurance Claims Adjuster

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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