The Clark Howard Podcast

01.30.24  Back To Basics: Exchange Traded Funds  /  Health Insurance Prior Authorizations

Clark offers a primer on the 3 basic types of funds - Mutual, Index, and the fastest growing area of investing: ETFs.  Also, there is a new rule for health insurers when you need medical preauthorization approval for treatment or a procedure.  And it’s about time. 

Back To Basics: ETFs: Segment 1

Ask Clark: Segment 2

New Rules On Medical Preauthorization: Segment 3

Ask Clark: Segment 4


Mentioned on the show:


How to Invest in ETFs for Beginners  

What Is an ETF?  Clark.com


INVESTOPEDIA - Mutual Funds  /  Index Funds  /  ETFs


Medicare Medical Savings Account (MSA) Plans

Health Insurers Must Streamline Prior Authorization Decisions, New Rule Says - The WSJ

Businesses Are Making Me Pay the Credit Card Processing Fee. Should I Pay Another Way?


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