02.16.23 Speculation Vs Real Investing / Beware Fake Shopping Sites

Many took the wrong lesson from the speculative fever of 2020-21. As meme stock & crypto frenzy stoked message boards, people drove values up, and many ended up with heavy losses. Gambling & speculation should never be confused with investing. Understand the power of DULL and other lessons from a tortoise investor. Also, a booming scam area - FAKE search results and FAKE ads on social media with links to FAKE shopping sites. A few easy steps will help keep you safe from online scams. Clark gives you the rules of the road for shopping online.  Gambling Vs Investing: Segment 1 Ask Clark: Segment 2 Fake Shopping Sites: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show WSJ - The Retreat of the Amateur Investors 5 Sneaky Ways To Improve Your Credit Score NYTimes.com: With Many Retailers Offering Online Sales, Phony Sites Blend In Clark.com- How To Spot a Fake Online Store in 6 Easy Steps Virtual Credit Cards: An Online Security Measure Worth Taking? Fidelity Investments Review 2022: Pros & Cons Metro by T-Mobile: 6 Things To Know Before You Sign Up T-Mobile 5G Home Internet: 5 Things To Know Before You Sign Up Verizon Home Internet: Things To Know Before You Sign Up Clark Howard's 4 Travel Rules You Should Follow Right Now Clark.com resources Episode transcripts Clark.com daily money newsletter Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275 Learn more about your ad choices: megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Save more and spend less is more than just a motto for money expert Clark Howard; it’s a way of life. Clark and his crew — Team Clark — are on a mission to empower people to take control of their personal finances by providing money-saving tips, consumer advice, hot deals and economic news to help everyone achieve financial freedom. Clark is a nationally syndicated radio talk show host and a consumer reporter for television stations around the country. His podcast, The Clark Howard Show, receives more than one million downloads each month and is a hub for listeners to get valuable advice on-demand any time. Clark answers questions on the most popular business and consumer topics including; how to buy a cars, financing a home, retirement planning, shopping for insurance and getting the most out of your savings. Join the conversation and submit your question to www.clark.com/askclark . Clark spearheads two free resources — Clark.com and ClarkDeals.com — to encourage consumers to save more, spend less and avoid ripoffs.