The Clark Howard Podcast

10.18.23  Credit Cards on Autopay - Pros & Cons  / Fastest Growing Careers

Do you use autopay for credit card bills? If so, Clark has a warning for you. Also, life is about change and that’s surely evident with jobs &amp; career opportunity. Clark looks at the fastest growing jobs today, including college requirements and average pay. 

Credit Card Autopay Warning: Segment 1

Ask Clark: Segment 2

Job Growth Fields: Segment 3

Ask Clark: Segment 4


Mentioned on the show

Autopay Is Making Us Worse at Managing Credit-Card Bills - The Wall Street Journal.

Automatic Bill Pay: How It Works and How To Do It Safely

Clark Howard's Advice Before You Buy a Franchise

Watch out for Avis/Budget Fuel charges [Crazy customer support call experience]

Here are the best high-paying and fast-growing jobs for the next decade

Healthcare.gov

What Is an HSA Account and How Does It Work?

How To Switch Banks in 4 Simple Steps


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Save more and spend less is more than just a motto for money expert Clark Howard; it’s a way of life. Clark and his crew — Team Clark — are on a mission to empower people to take control of their personal finances by providing money-saving tips, consumer advice, hot deals and economic news to help everyone achieve financial freedom. Clark is a nationally syndicated radio talk show host and a consumer reporter for television stations around the country. His podcast, The Clark Howard Show, receives more than one million downloads each month and is a hub for listeners to get valuable advice on-demand any time. Clark answers questions on the most popular business and consumer topics including; how to buy a cars, financing a home, retirement planning, shopping for insurance and getting the most out of your savings. Join the conversation and submit your question to www.clark.com/askclark . Clark spearheads two free resources — Clark.com and ClarkDeals.com — to encourage consumers to save more, spend less and avoid ripoffs.