09.05.25 A New Generation Gets Ripped Off / WARNING: Booking Travel

Today Clark addresses meme stocks and crypto schemes appearing on social media. An old scam in a new era is ripping people off big time, with the lure of finding a shortcut to wealth. Also -  Booking travel at a time of instability in the industry means you could get ripped off. Clark tells you how it goes down, and has expert advice to help protect your money when booking. The Pump & Dump Con: Segment 1 Ask Clark: Segment 2 Safe Travel Booking: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show:  ‘I almost fell off my chair’: Investors lose billions on meme stocks as ‘pump and dump’ scams multiply Car Insurance Archives - Clark Howard What Is Umbrella Insurance and Do You Need It? Would you book a ticket on a dying airline? How To Plan a Trip: Clark's Best Travel Tips To Save Money Google Flights Launches New Tool for Finding Cheap Airfare 3 Reasons You Should Never Book a Nonrefundable Hotel Room 4 Fastest Ways To Improve Your Credit Why 'Buy Now, Pay Later' Worries Clark Howard 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