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 Learn more about your ad choices: megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices