07.08.24 USAA Customer No-Service / Full Commission Brokerages

Today, Clark discusses USAA concerning the terrible customer-no-service we are hearing about in every area of their business - and the fraud going on from bank hackers in general. There are steps you can take to better secure your financial accounts. Also, doing business with a big broker does not mean you are going to have big cash returns. Clark explains full commission vs discount brokers.  USAA & Bank Hacking: Segment 1 Ask Clark: Segment 2 Brokerage Choice & Fiduciaries: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: Military and Veterans Guide: Free Resources for Your Finances USAA members say the bank is doing little to stop hackers ‘It's just a nightmare’: More and more USAA members who lost thousands of dollars are sharing stories of fraud USAA: 10 Things To Know Before You Get an Auto Policy AI Is Helping Scammers Outsmart You—and Your Bank How secure are banking apps? Here are some key steps all banks – and users – should be following — The Conversation A Hacker Tried and Failed To Get Into My Account. Now What? How To Open a Roth IRA Target Date Funds: Clark's Favorite Retirement Investment Morgan Stanley Sued Over Paltry Rate It Pays on Client Cash Best Investment Companies for Investors in 2024 Why Big Banks Are a Bad Place for Your Cash What Is a Fiduciary Financial Advisor and Do I Need One? How To Find and Choose a Financial Advisor Wealthfront Review: How It Works, Pros & Cons 5 Best Robo-Advisors in 2024 Credit Karma Review: Free Credit Score and More at Your Fingertips Thank you for listening today, Clarkies! If you want to be part of our “Clarkie” segment, call 404-981-2071 to leave a comment or story. We may play it during a future episode! Clark.com resources Episode transcripts Community.Clark.com 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.