01.18.23 Reining In Prescription Drug Costs / Defining Wealth

With the new year comes new health insurance deductibles, and many are feeling it when filling prescriptions. Learn why employer prescription plans are your frenemy - and what Mark Cuban is doing in the world of prescription medications. Also in this episode, what constitutes being wealthy? Clark discusses how people perceive and self-assess wealth in the U.S., knowing the difference between reality & headlines, and the role of lifestyle in determining wealth.  Rx Costs: Segment 1 Ask Clark: Segment 2 Defining Wealth: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: Mark Cuban’s Cost Plus Drugs Expands To Employers In Quest To Disrupt Big Pharma Will Mark Cuban's Prescription Company Really Save You Money? Clark.com Prescription Drugs How Investors Define 'Wealthy' Might Surprise You - Barron's Are You Rich? The Answer May Surprise You Fidelity Youth Account - Any Good? - Clark Howard Community Fidelity Youth Account Fidelity Investments Review 2022: Pros & Cons Best Homeowners Insurance Companies and Ones To Avoid  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.