05.12.25 Income Inequality / Privacy Alert! Alexa Can Hear You
Update: 2025-05-12
Description
The Congressional Budget Office update found the top 10% of earners in the U.S. have 70% of the nation’s wealth, possibly the greatest disparity in our history. Today, Clark discusses the severity of income inequality and its effects on our society. Also - if you have a smart device in your home, you might not realize some of the privacy concerns, especially with Amazon’s Alexa.
- Income Inequality: Segment 1
- Ask Clark: Segment 2
- Privacy Warning!: Segment 3
- Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
- NYTimes: America Has Never Been Wealthier. Here’s Why It Doesn’t Feel That Way.
- How To Freeze and Unfreeze Your Credit With Experian, Equifax and TransUnion
- Understanding Home Equity Agreements
- Amazon Is Removing a Key Alexa Privacy Setting: Should You Worry?
- [The Washington Post] Alexa is getting creepier. Take this one step to improve your privacy.
- When Is the Best Day and Time To Call Customer Service?
Clark.com resources:
- Episode transcripts
Community.Clark.com / Ask Clark- Clark.com daily money newsletter
Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275
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