Today Clark goes back to basics on 403(b) plans and 401(k)s. And Speaking of saving, how about saving way more by doing a no-buy (except for necessities) month? Some people are managing to do just that! 403(b) & 401(k) Plans: Segment 1 Ask Clark: Segment 2 The No-Buy Challenge: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: What Is a 403(b) and How Does It Work? (Clark.com) Pros and Cons of 403(b) Plans What Is a 401(k) Plan and How Does It Work? Pump Up Your 401(k). New Roth Rules Make It Easy NYTimes: Was the 401(k) a Mistake? About 1 in 4 US adults 50 and older who aren't yet retired expect to never retire, AARP study finds 10 Clark Howard 'Never, Not Ever' Rules To Protect Your Money Best Investment Companies for Investors in 2024 Fidelity vs. Vanguard vs. Schwab: Which Brokerage Is Best? How To Open a Roth IRA 403bwise: The K-12 403(b) is broken. Together we can fix it. Credit Karma Review: Free Credit Score and More at Your Fingertips What Is a Good Credit Score? Axios: The no-buy challenge / Axios: No-buy revolution More people make 'no-buy year' pledges as overspending or climate worries catch up with them Tempted to try a no-buy year? Here are tips from people doing it Is an HSA the Best Way To Save for Future Medical Expenses? Where Should I Set Up My Health Savings Account (HSA)? The Best Places To Buy Hearing Aids Stash puts the power of investing in the palm of your hand Thank you for listening today, Clarkies! If you want to be part of our “Clarkie” segment, call 404-981-2071 to leave a comment or story. We may play it during a future episode! Clark.com resources Episode transcripts Community.Clark.com 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