03.01.23 Warning: Online Quizzes & Surveys / The Influencer Game

They’re everywhere online - quizzes and surveys. They may seem fun & interesting BUT - the fun is at your expense. Learn how quizzes are used, and why there’s one question they’re always going to ask. Online content presents challenges. Also in the realm of social media, you’ve no doubt heard of “influencers,” but you may not realize it goes way beyond the Kardashians. There are some very subtle ways some of your favorite people to follow may be advertising to you.  Warning: Online quizzes: Segment 1 Ask Clark: Segment 2 The Influencer Game: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show Don’t answer another online quiz question until you read this What Is a Fiduciary Financial Advisor and Do I Need One? How To Find and Choose a Financial Advisor NYTimes: No Open-House Party. Influencers Just Want an Open Door. 3 Things To Consider Before You Get Solar Panels When Should You Get an Accountant To Do Your Taxes? Enrolled Agents | Internal Revenue Service 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.