05.23.23 Unethical Real Estate Investors - It Gets Ugly / Unused Vacation Time? NO!

The Clark Howard Podcast

They advertise on billboards, roadside signs and in media - real estate companies that specialize in distressed properties. Should you ever consider giving them a call? Like any industry, there are both legit and crooked players in the real estate investment game as cash home buyers. A Clark Smart Warning includes a reminder to watch over our vulnerable senior loved ones. Also, half of Americans with paid vacation don’t use it all! Clark speaks to this unspeakable stat, with a directive for you.

• Unethical Real Estate Investors: Segment 1
• Ask Clark: Segment 2
• ALL Your Vacation Time!: Segment 3
• Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show

• The Ugly Truth Behind “We Buy Ugly Houses”
• Five Stories of Lives Upended After Dealing With the “We Buy Ugly Houses” Company
• [The Washington Post] The mystery of the disappearing vacation day
• Less Than Half of US Workers Use All Their Vacation Days
• Clark.com-Timeshares / Timeshare Users Group / Vacatia
• Clark Howard's Guide to Saving Money on Your Wedding
• How To Manage Your Monthly Subscriptions To Save Money
• 7 Types of Subscriptions You May Want To Cancel Today

Clark.com resources

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

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