04.28.22 Entrepreneur Thrives Offering More For Less / Warning: Credit Card Spending UP!

A small company owned by an individual now sells 1 in 6 ready to drink ice teas in the U.S. This entrepreneur is bucking the system, maintaining a price point even as costs rise - holding to a business model that sets the brand apart. And - American charge volume on existing cards has gone up 25% over the last year, a reverse from pandemic pay offs - at a time of rising interest rates. Are you running balances you can’t pay off? Time to face the charges… Clark can help. Brand WIN-Charging Less: Segment 1 Ask Clark: Segment 2 Credit Card Spend Spiral: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4   Mentioned on the show: Dollar Tree Is Raising Some Prices Above $1 Battleface Travel Insurance Why you need to turn paper statements back on How Many Credit Cards Is Too Many? How To Prevent, Report and Repair Identity Theft T-Mobile Money: 5 Things To Know Wills & Funerals Archives - Clark Howard Clark.com resources Episode transcripts 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