In this episode - a Federal sweep has revealed how transactional crime rings have engineered a common scam that is emptying accounts. Clark shares the warning and tells you how to avoid having your credit or debit card information stolen. Also, electricity rates are skyrocketing, but we are not sitting ducks. A breakthrough in self-install solar is becoming more mainstream.

• Avoid Skimmer Scams: Segment 1
• Ask Clark: Segment 2
• Self-Install “Balcony” Solar: Segment 3
• Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

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  Protect Your Money From Sneaky Card Skimmers
• Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card Review: Travel Card
• Credit Card Car Rental Insurance: What You Need To Know
• Why You Should Keep Old Credit Card Accounts Open
• How and When To Cancel a Credit Card
• Axios: Electricity costs rise amid data center boom
• Can’t put solar panels on your roof? Plug-in ‘balcony solar’ may be for you.
• Homeowners Insurance Archives - Clark Howard

Clark.com resources:

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

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