Clark Howard talks GM, economy and Texas Ponzi scheme

clark_standing_25094 Some interesting articles from Clark Howard’s website:

Warranties, resale value are concerns for select GM owners

If you’re an owner of a Hummer, Saturn, Pontiac or Saab, you may be worried about news that GM is considering phasing out these four brands. Read the full story.

How long will financial difficulties last? (Part 2)

Last September, Clark made a prediction that our nation would have to endure financial difficulties for another 7 to 12 years. That figure is now more like 6 to 11 years since we’ve moved into 2009. Read the full story.

Texas businessman accused of $8 billion Ponzi scheme

More and more Ponzi schemes are coming to light in the wake of Bernie Madoff. In the latest example, Texas businessman R. Allen Stanford allegedly stole $8 billion through the sale of CDs that were supposed to be ultra-safe and have higher returns than what you could get elsewhere. Read the full story.

Ad campaigns reflect new, leaner economic times

A couple of ads recently caught Clark’s eye because they really sum up the change in attitude in America during these troubling economic times. Read the full story.

Universal cell phone charger coming by 2012

Clark’s HLN producer Scott is a bona fide Blackberry addict. When his Blackberry started running out of power the other day, he had to scramble to look for a compatible charger. He found someone who had just switched over from the Blackberry to an iPhone, but she still had her old charger on her desk. Read the full story.

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