Consumer advocate Clark Howard is back with this thoroughly revised and updated edition of his wildly popular Clark Howard's Consumer Survival Kit. Using up-to-date cases, Howard helps readers nationwide handle an array of consumer issues: buying a home or car, making the right 401(k) decision, or avoiding rip-offs on health clubs, time shares, and service agreements.

This enlarged edition of the bestselling consumer guide points readers to safer, smarter purchases and investments across the nation. Whether consumers are choosing a 401(k) plan, buying a used car or home, obtaining a credit report, or hoping to avoid a ripoff, this lively workbook is a true survival kit for anyone insisting on real value for the money.

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