Consumer goods manufacturers are using a targeted strategy to rip off consumers with vaunted versions of self-care and home products, boasting massive profit margins on their so-called premium lines. Don’t fall for this marketing scheme. Also, after shameless industry cartel gouging forever, OTC FDA approved free market hearing aids are finally available at significantly lower prices - and some are getting great reviews.

• Manufacturer Mind Games: Segment 1
• Ask Clark: Segment 2
• Hearing Aid Prices: Segment 3
• Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show

• $90 cream and $10 toothpaste: Companies target big spenders
• HumbleDollar: Home / Investopedia Academy
• Schwab - Your U.S. Investing Education Center
• Vanguard - Education / Fidelity Learning Center
• Clark.com Investing & Retirement
• Target Date Funds: Clark's Favorite Retirement Investment
• Cell Phone Protection: These Credit Cards Will Replace Your Stolen or Damaged Phone
• Should You Buy Cell Phone Insurance?
• The Best Places To Buy Hearing Aids 
• 7 Best Over-the-Counter (OTC) Hearing Aids of 2023
• Use these security keys to lock down your computer and protect your personal info
• The Strongest Protection for Your Online Accounts? This Little Key
• Community.Clark.com

Clark.com resources

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

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