When applying for a credit card, knowing your approval odds is a great tool being offered more often. But therein lies hazard. Household debt is rising at the fastest rate since 2007 as credit card debt soars. Also in this episode, Clark lays out 2 main reasons home prices have been going up beyond the general rate of inflation since before the recent run ups, and offers a partial remedy for home buyers to consider as home prices now moderate.

• Credit Card Debt: Segment 1
• Ask Clark: Segment 2
• Housing Affordability: Segment 3
• Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

• Credit Karma Review: Free Credit Score and More at Your Fingertips
• The Points Guy: American Express adds 'Apply with confidence' tool prior to submitting applications
• Coming soon: The big credit squeeze
• Clark.com - CREDIT CARDS 
• Target RedCard Credit Card Review: Earn 5% Back on Purchases
• Best Cash Back Credit Cards: Top Picks for 2022
• 6 Things To Know About the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card
• The Median Home Size in Every U.S. State in 2022

Clark.com resources

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

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