05.11.26 Real Estate Investing In Today’s Market / Job Market Update

In today’s real estate market, you can get burned trying to “flip” homes. The reality of today’s market means the math rarely works for the average investor. Clark explains when we’ll see a healthy environment for investment. Also - The job market is wide open for those willing to roll up their sleeves. Despite foreboding headlines warning of grim prospects for graduates, young people are finding employment more easily than expected. This is especially true for teens looking for summer work. Due to labor shortages in the hospitality and restaurant industries, jobs are readily available. Clark discusses  where the summer (and year round) jobs are now.  Real Estate Investing: Segment 1 Ask Clark: Segment 2 Where The Jobs Are: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: Warning: The Home Flipping Boom Is Over (For Now) Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage or Invest?  /  Calculator - Clark Howard Why Your Teen Needs a Summer Job Jobs Archives - Clark Howard Authorized User vs. Joint Account Holder - Clark Howard How To Prevent, Report and Repair Identity Theft - Clark Howard How To Freeze and Unfreeze Your Credit With Experian, Equifax and TransUnion Who Controls Gas Prices in the US? / NYT: Why Gas Prices Go Up Fast & Fall Slowly How To Save Money on Gas: 23 Ways - Clark Howard Don't Get Dinged at the Gas Pump by This Visa and Mastercard Policy Are You Getting the Best Discount Possible on Your Gas? Clark Howard's 'Half-Tank' Strategy To Save on Gas  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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices