12.04.23 New Zelle Policies / Devalued Travel Points

Zelle has been a conduit for pretext scams costing consumers billions. 13 months ago, Zelle promised that by January of this year, they'd have consumer protections in place. Never happened – until now. Also today, as the value of travel points continues downward, Clark helps you determine if credit cards tied into airline & hotel providers are worth the high annual fees – and the cards that may serve you better.

• Zelle Reforms!: Segment 1
• Ask Clark: Segment 2
• Travel Credit Cards: Segment 3
• Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

• Clark's Christmas Kids
• Payments app Zelle begins refunds for imposter scams after Washington pressure
• 4 Common Scams on Cash App, Venmo and Zelle (and How To Avoid Them!)
• Popular Budgeting App Mint Is Shutting Down – Clark.com
• Best Budgeting Apps – Clark.com
• Turns out, the Equifax data breach was even worse than we thought
• How To Freeze Your Credit With Experian, Equifax and TransUnion
• Home Equity Loans & Lines of Credit: 7 Common Questions Answered
• One Mile at a Time: Southwest Points Will Be Worth Less In 2024
• A new Southwest card bonus can get you halfway to Companion Pass status, which lets you fly a friend for free
• Southwest Credit Cards Offer Limited-Time Welcome Offer Boost -Clark.com
• Best Cash Back Credit Cards With No Annual Fee
• Best Travel Credit Cards: Top Rewards Picks for 2023
• 9 Ways To Save Money on Your Road Trip

Clark.com resources

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

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