05.02.22 Vacation Rental Surprise Fees / Extra Home Energy Savings

From hotels to Airbnb, the tactic of unbundling to hide junk fees has worked. People go for a low headline price, only to be charged more. Clark helps you navigate booking so you see the true price. Also, besides reducing costs for heating and cooling, there’s another area for energy savings. Free and easy ways to help cut your energy bill.   Vacation Rental Surprise Fees: Segment 1 Ask Clark: Segment 2 Extra Home Energy Savings: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4   Mentioned on the show: See the true cost of your stay with Marriott's 'all in' pricing button The Best Smart Plugs and Power Strips for 2022 | PCMag 5 Things To Do Before You Sign Up for a Free Trial 6 Things to Know About International Driver’s License (a.k.a. International Driving Permit) How To Save Money: 35 Ways To Reduce Expenses Clark.com resources Episode transcripts 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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Save more and spend less is more than just a motto for money expert Clark Howard; it’s a way of life. Clark and his crew — Team Clark — are on a mission to empower people to take control of their personal finances by providing money-saving tips, consumer advice, hot deals and economic news to help everyone achieve financial freedom. Clark is a nationally syndicated radio talk show host and a consumer reporter for television stations around the country. His podcast, The Clark Howard Show, receives more than one million downloads each month and is a hub for listeners to get valuable advice on-demand any time. Clark answers questions on the most popular business and consumer topics including; how to buy a cars, financing a home, retirement planning, shopping for insurance and getting the most out of your savings. Join the conversation and submit your question to www.clark.com/askclark . Clark spearheads two free resources — Clark.com and ClarkDeals.com — to encourage consumers to save more, spend less and avoid ripoffs.