A small company owned by an individual now sells 1 in 6 ready to drink ice teas in the U.S. This entrepreneur is bucking the system, maintaining a price point even as costs rise - holding to a business model that sets the brand apart. And - American charge volume on existing cards has gone up 25% over the last year, a reverse from pandemic pay offs - at a time of rising interest rates. Are you running balances you can’t pay off? Time to face the charges… Clark can help.

• Brand WIN-Charging Less: Segment 1
• Ask Clark: Segment 2
• Credit Card Spend Spiral: Segment 3
• Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

• Dollar Tree Is Raising Some Prices Above $1
• Battleface Travel Insurance
• Why you need to turn paper statements back on
• How Many Credit Cards Is Too Many?
• How To Prevent, Report and Repair Identity Theft
• T-Mobile Money: 5 Things To Know
• Wills & Funerals Archives - Clark Howard

Clark.com resources

• Episode transcripts
• Clark.com daily money newsletter
• Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275

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