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12.17.25 Household $ Saving Tips / Housing: Buying Vs Renting
About this episode
How far are you willing to go to save money? We asked our Clarkies to share their best tips and you sure represented! Today we share our Clark Daily Newsletter survey results on the topic of frugality. Also - is home ownership still the American dream? It’s complicated. Clark discusses the decision factors involved in the largest purchase we ever make. How do you build wealth and where does a home fit into it?
Frugality Hacks: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Weighing Homeownership: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
WSJ: The Lengths Americans Are Willing to Go to Make Every Penny Count
Clark Daily Newsletter survey results
Why You Should Re-Shop Your Cruise
Booking a Cruise? Here Are 5 Ways To Do It for Less
Is Chase Sapphire Reserve® Worth It?
The median age of a first-time homebuyer in America just hit 40 years old
7 Ways To Invest In Real Estate
Clark Deals / Clark’s Christmas Kids
Clark.com resources:
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Community.Clark.com / Ask Clark
Clark.com daily money newsletter
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