12.05.24 Update: Series I Savings Bonds / A Warning About Fidelity

Since the earnings rate on I Bonds changes every six months - Clark has updated advice for savers. Also - Clark’s “three favorite children” in the financial world, Vanguard, Schwab and Fidelity, aren’t perfect, and he calls them out where needed. At the moment, there’s an issue with Fidelity that investors need to know about.  Series I Savings Bonds: Segment 1 Ask Clark: Segment 2 Fidelity Investments: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: Clark's Christmas Kids 2024 6 Things To Know About Series I Savings Bonds Why Clark Says It’s Time To Dump I Bonds 17 of the Best High-Yield Online Savings Accounts in November 2024 Best Prepaid Cards: Top Debit Card Alternatives Fidelity And Ex-Advisor Agree to End Lawsuit Over High-Fee Investments How To Open a Roth IRA Fidelity Investments Review: Pros & Cons The Best Places To Buy Hearing Aids (Clark.com) 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.