03.04.26 How Interest Rates Are Set / Name Brand Foods Cut Prices

Today, Clark explains the confusion around how various interest rates are set, from savings & CDs, to credit cards and car loans. He explores the "K-shaped" economy, where a flood of cash into savings and CDs drives down returns – even at online banks, and how the "convenience trap" can cost consumers thousands on all kinds of loans. Also, good news at the grocery store: the "store brand revolution" is working. After years of price hikes, name brand giants are finally slashing prices on snacks to win back customers. How Interest Rates Are Set: Segment 1 Ask Clark: Segment 2 Groceries: Big Brand Price Cuts: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: My 7 Rules for Using Credit Cards - Clark Howard Best Place to Get a Car Loan - Clark Howard How To Buy a House in 9 Steps - Clark Howard NYT: After Years of Increases, PepsiCo Pledges to Cut Prices on Snacks Are Car Wash Memberships Worth It? - Clark Howard What Is Umbrella Insurance and Do You Need It? - Clark Howard 5 Ways To Start Living Below Your Means - Clark Howard The 7 Money Habits of People Who Become Wealthy - Clark Howard Clark.com resources: Episode transcripts Community.Clark.com / Ask Clark 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