08.19.24 Extended Auto Warranties / Food Service Innovation

A recent FTC settlement validates Clark’s long-held advice on car warranties. Know how the game is played including “bust outs”, and how to best proceed if you wish to purchase an extended warranty on a vehicle. Also, restaurants are getting crushed by costs, so they are getting creative with ways to serve us fresh food at a discount. 

• Auto Warranty Schemes: Segment 1
• Ask Clark: Segment 2
• Fresh Food Vending: Segment 3
• Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

• Think twice before buying a car-repair contract. FTC settlement shows why.
• FTC says CarShield didn’t cover car repairs as advertised
• Should You Buy an Extended Warranty on Your Car? (Clark.com)
• Used car prices plunging: EVs hit the hardest
• Electric Vehicle Tax Credits 2024: What You Need to Know
• Need a Cheese Plate at 4 a.m.? There’s a Vending Machine for That. - WSJ
• Axios: "Waiter, check please?" Nah, just use an app
• How thousands of Americans got caught in fintech’s false promise and lost access to bank accounts
• Raisin Review: Can You Trust This Online Savings Marketplace? (Clark.com)
• Certificate of Deposit (CD): What Is It, Best Places To Open One
• What Is a Fiduciary Financial Advisor and Do I Need One?
• How To Find and Choose a Financial Advisor
• Term Life vs. Whole Life Insurance: Understanding the Difference

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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