A traditional but long abandoned living arrangement is popular again. Almost 1 in 5 Americans now live in multigenerational households. There are many layers to this, including home design to accommodate wider uses to enhance value.  Also, another reason Clark hates gift cards, and a specific warning about where you buy them.

• Multigenerational Households: Segment 1
• Ask Clark - Bank Failure Follow Up & Medical Tourism: Segment 2
• Gift Card Purchase Warning: Segment 3
• Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show

• Record 60 MILLION Americans are now living in multigenerational households
• WSJ - More Parents Are Moving In With Adult Children—at Younger Ages
• The US housing market is short 6.5 million homes
• Is Your Money Safe at Your Bank Right Now?
• NCUA - National Credit Union Administration
• NYTimes.com: Kidnapping in Mexico Draws Attention to Medical Tourism Industry
• Is Medical Tourism Right for You?
• HuffPost: Why You Should Avoid Buying A Gift Card From The Display Rack At The Store
• IRS Identity Protection PIN? - Taxes - Clark Howard Community

Clark.com resources

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

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