06.24.24 Clark’s Fix For Social Security / Student Loan Rates & Alternatives

The Clark Howard Podcast

Clark explains the problems with Social Security funding, and how he would fix them. Another heated topic today - student loans. As interest rates on loans rise, Clark shares alternative ideas for funding college.

• Social Security: Segment 1
• Ask Clark: Segment 2
• Student Loan Rates: Segment 3
• Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

• Social Security’s Funding Crunch Worsens as the Top 6% Get Richer
• Will Social Security Run Out? / When Is the Best Time To Collect Social Security?
• Why Clark Says Everyone Should Have a Dash Cam
• Is Medical Tourism Right for You? (Clark.com)
• Top 7 Things to Look for When Choosing a Medical Tourism Facilitator
• What Is a 1031 Exchange? Know the Rules - Investopedia
• NYTimes: Interest on Federal Student Loans Is Rising to 6.53%-Education Dept. announces highest federal student loan interest rate in more than a decade
• Brands from Burger King to Coke to Lockheed Martin are leaning in on scholarships to capture Gen Z
• How to find an internship in the federal government / Education Archives - Clark Howard
• What Is Mean Reversion, and How Do Investors Use It?
• Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) Program
• Credit Card Car Rental Insurance: What You Need To Know (Clark.com)
• Should I Buy Additional Insurance From a Rental Car Company?
• The Hospital Mistakenly Charged Me $25,000 for a Rabies Shot. What Do I Do?

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