10.24.24 How To Use Payment Apps Safely / Credit Card Receipt Signatures - Why?

Shopping season is upon us and the use of payment apps is commonplace, but more fraud protections are needed. Know the safest way to use these apps including Venmo, Zelle, Cash App & PayPal. Also, when using credit cards, though it hasn’t been required in years, many retailers still have you sign the receipt. Clark has a good idea why that’s happening.  Payment App Precautions: Segment 1 Ask Clark: Segment 2 Credit Card Receipts: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: What Can I Safely Use for Peer-to-Peer Payments? 6 Things To Know About Series I Savings Bonds What Clark Says You Should Do With Your I Bonds This Year 6 Things to Know About Refinancing Your Mortgage What Is a Fiduciary Financial Advisor and Do I Need One? Best Financial Advisors in 2024 How Much Does a Financial Advisor Cost? Clark.com resources Episode transcripts Community.Clark.com 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.