Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also in this episode - Home prices have inflated so much in recent years, and banks are luring home owners to tap that home equity like it’s a piggy bank. But what does this do to your overall wealth? Before you're tempted, hear what Clark has to say about HELOCs and home equity loans.

Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2
Home Equity Decisions: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

Are Extended Warranties Ever Worth It?
Term Life vs. Whole Life Insurance: Understanding the Difference
4 Common Scams on Cash App, Venmo and Zelle (and How To Avoid Them)
What Is an HSA Account and How Does It Work?
Where Should I Set Up My Health Savings Account (HSA)?
Report: 10 Used Cars With Big Price Drops
HELOC vs. Home Equity Loan: Similarities and Differences
Home Equity Loan Calculator - Clark Howard
Is a HELOC a Good Idea? The Simple Answer
How To Buy a House in 9 Steps
What to know about online purchases and tariffs

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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10.17.25 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Home Equity Temptation