07.02.24 BEST OF: Back To Basics: Exchange Traded Funds / Health Insurance Prior Authorizations

The Clark Howard Podcast

Happy 4th of July Week! Please enjoy this Best Of episode. Clark returns July 8th with new ways to Save More, Spend Less and Avoid Getting Ripped Off!

Clark offers a primer on the 3 basic types of funds - Mutual, Index, and the fastest growing area of investing: ETFs. Also, there is a new rule for health insurers when you need medical preauthorization approval for treatment or a procedure. And it’s about time.

• Back To Basics: ETFs: Segment 1
• Ask Clark: Segment 2
• New Rules On Medical Preauthorization: Segment 3
• Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

• How to Invest in ETFs for Beginners
• What Is an ETF? Clark.com
• INVESTOPEDIA - Mutual Funds / Index Funds / ETFs
• Medicare Medical Savings Account (MSA) Plans
• Health Insurers Must Streamline Prior Authorization Decisions, New Rule Says - The WSJ
• Businesses Are Making Me Pay the Credit Card Processing Fee. Should I Pay Another Way?

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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