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08.04.25 Subscriptions: A Clark Smart Assignment / Tax Update for freelancers & Payment Apps
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In an ongoing breach of ethics to the lasting detriment of consumers, many subscription services make it virtually impossible to cancel. So there’s something you need to do before signing up for anything. Also - Clark breaks down IRS reporting requirements on payment apps -which aren’t becoming more stringent after all. If you’re a vendor, small contractor or do business via payment app, know what will trigger a 1099.
Click To Cancel? We Wish: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Payment Apps & 1099s: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
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One Tech Tip: 'Click-to-cancel' is over, but there are other ways to unsubscribe
Cash Envelope System: How It Works
Budgeting & Saving Archives - Clark Howard
How To Take Your Score from ‘Good’ To ‘Exceptional’
Credit Karma Review: Free Credit Score and More at Your Fingertips
Two tax reporting changes on tap for businesses, freelancers and payment apps like Venmo
How to Start Investing: 10 Steps for Beginners
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