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07.16.25 Retail: Point Of No Returns / The Home Improvement Market Now
Manage episode 494749920 series 45939
You bought it, you wore it once, then sent it back. Maybe you just changed your mind. In addition to online purchases necessitating more returns, there are those gaming return policies. Clark predicts how this challenge for retailers will become costlier for consumers. Also - Is now a good time to tackle a home improvement project? There’s something going on in the market you need to know.
- Retail Returns Costly: Segment 1
- Ask Clark: Segment 2
- Home Improvement Decision Making: Segment 3
- Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
- 15 Items That Can't Be Returned to Amazon
- 3 Reasons You Should Never Book a Nonrefundable Hotel Room
- The Only Reason You Should Make an Improvement to Your Home
- Americans delay home improvements in latest blow to US housing market
- Certificate of Deposit (CD): What Is It, Best Places To Open One
- What Is a CD Ladder and When Is It a Good Idea?
- CD Ladder Calculator - Clark Howard
- How To Freeze and Unfreeze Your Credit With Experian, Equifax and TransUnion
Clark.com resources
- Episode transcripts
- Community.Clark.com / Ask Clark
- Clark.com daily money newsletter
- Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275
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2262 episodes
Manage episode 494749920 series 45939
You bought it, you wore it once, then sent it back. Maybe you just changed your mind. In addition to online purchases necessitating more returns, there are those gaming return policies. Clark predicts how this challenge for retailers will become costlier for consumers. Also - Is now a good time to tackle a home improvement project? There’s something going on in the market you need to know.
- Retail Returns Costly: Segment 1
- Ask Clark: Segment 2
- Home Improvement Decision Making: Segment 3
- Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
- 15 Items That Can't Be Returned to Amazon
- 3 Reasons You Should Never Book a Nonrefundable Hotel Room
- The Only Reason You Should Make an Improvement to Your Home
- Americans delay home improvements in latest blow to US housing market
- Certificate of Deposit (CD): What Is It, Best Places To Open One
- What Is a CD Ladder and When Is It a Good Idea?
- CD Ladder Calculator - Clark Howard
- How To Freeze and Unfreeze Your Credit With Experian, Equifax and TransUnion
Clark.com resources
- Episode transcripts
- Community.Clark.com / Ask Clark
- 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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