08.02.22 Employment Dilemma: Asking For A Raise / Credit Card Debt Makes a Comeback

With so much economic uncertainty, should you ask for a raise to offset inflation? Dilemma: Employers are getting nervous about potential recession. So the decision to ask for a raise, to stay put or find a higher paying job is an individual assessment. Clark offers guidance to help you think this through. Also – As the Fed raises interest rates, there's a direct effect 1 billing cycle later on your credit card rates. People have been charging more, leading to balances they can't pay. A Clark assignment & some recommendations can help with credit card debt.

• Employment Dilemma: Segment 1
• Ask Clark: Segment 2
• Credit Card Debt: Segment 3
• Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

• The #1 Thing Clark Howard Hates About Solar Panels
• Clark.com – Credit Card Debt
• Budgeting & Saving Archives – Clark Howard
• How to Budget With a Cash Envelope System
• REAL ID | Homeland Security

Clark.com resources

• Episode transcripts
• Clark.com daily money newsletter
• Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275

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