03.11.24 Consumers Vs Junk Fees / Bait & Switch Tax Prep

Junk fees are being imposed all over the place in all manner of ways these days. A new California law is going to end that practice in the state, with nationwide implications. Meantime, your Clark smart approach to purchases can help protect your wallet. Also - First TurboTax, now H&R Block is in trouble for pressuring customers to overpay. There’s a better way!

• Anti Junk Fee Law: Segment 1
• Ask Clark: Segment 2
• Tax Filing: Segment 3
• Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

• What does a service fee ban mean for diners? Expect higher menu prices — a lot higher
• Inflation is cooling, but small businesses are still suffering
• NYTimes: It’s a Great Deal, Before the ‘Drip Pricing’
• ENERGY STAR® | Department of Energy
• FTC says H&R Block pressures people into overpaying for tax prep
• New York Post: H&R Block used deceptive ads, pressured users into overpaying, deleted tax data: FTC
• FTC finds TurboTax “free” is not free for most
• 8 Free Federal and State Tax Filing Services for 2024
• Free File: Do your taxes for free | Internal Revenue Service
• Direct File | Internal Revenue Service
• When Should You Get an Accountant To Do Your Taxes?
• Why co-signing a loan can be bad on almost every financial level
• New York launches probe into nationwide AT&T network outage
• 16 Items To Pack in Your Financial Emergency Kit
• Amateur Radio Service / Amateur radio
• National Credit Union Administration (NCUA)

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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