Episode Details

Many Americans are stressed about spending decisions made over the holidays as the credit card bills roll in. Today, a Clark smart assignment for dealing with debt. Also rolling in soon are tax documents. Clark has advice on tax preparation, free filing, and more. 

• Credit Card Debt: Segment 1
• Ask Clark: Segment 2
• This Tax Season: Segment 3
• Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

• Clark Howard's 2024 Credit Card Debt Elimination Strategy
• Why You Might Be Paying Your Credit Card Bills All Wrong
• What Is FedNow?
• IRS Direct File Expands to Millions More Taxpayers
• 8 Free Federal and State Tax Filing Services for 2025
• IRS Tax-Refund Checks Keep Getting Stolen in the Mail - WSJ
• Tax Software vs a Tax Professional: Which Should You Choose?
• Clark.com - When Should You Get an Accountant To Do Your Taxes?
• Why Did My Credit Score Drop?
• 4 Ways To Get Your Free Credit Score
• What Is a Good Credit Score?
• BBB-File a Complaint

Clark.com resources

• Episode transcripts
• Community.Clark.com / Ask Clark
• Clark.com daily money newsletter
• Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275

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