07.24.24 CrowdStrike Wake-Up Call / Dealing With Credit Card Debt

Semper Paratus! Clark discusses the CrowdStrike outage and what you can do to prepare for any future tech outages. Also - Even as the economy strengthens, financial struggles are real and persistent for many, made worse by today’s high interest rates. Use Clark smart strategies for handling credit card debt.

• Crowdstrike Lesson: Segment 1
• Ask Clark: Segment 2
• Credit Card Debt: Segment 3
• Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

• Global Microsoft CrowdStrike outage creates issues from Starbucks to schools to hospitals
• NYTimes: How to Guard Against Scams Tied to the CrowdStrike Crash
• How a faulty CrowdStrike update crashed computers around the world
• Massive IT outage spotlights major vulnerabilities in the global information ecosystem
• Recovering from the global tech outage could be a long, arduous process
• Largest IT outage in history expected to barely register in the economy
• Air passenger rights - Your Europe
• 7 Things To Know About Costco Pharmacy
• American Borrowers Are on Shakier Ground. These Charts Show Why. WSJ
• Credit Union vs. Bank: What's the Difference?
• Clark Howard's 2024 Credit Card Debt Elimination Strategy
• Credit Score Guide
• Should I Buy Additional Insurance From a Rental Car Company?
• Cheapest Way to Rent a Car: Expert Tips

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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