Once upon a time, people were considered adults and on their own by age 18. Today, that’s not the norm. Parents often keep “emerging adults” on their cell phone & streaming plans, health & auto insurance and subscriptions - due in part to family plan tie-ins. Thoughts on when and how to cut the cord. Also, what you should know about health apps and medical searches, and your most personal privacy. 

• The Parental Dole: Segment 1
• Ask Clark: Segment 2
• Health Apps & Sites And Your Privacy: Segment 3
• Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

• 7 ways to make your kids money-savvy for the future
• [The Washington Post] Health apps share your concerns with advertisers. HIPAA can’t stop it.
• DuckDuckGo — Privacy, simplified.
• Brave Browser: Secure, Fast & Private Web Browser
• How Many Bank Accounts Should You Have? - Clark Howard
• The Best Places To Buy Tires

Clark.com resources

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

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