The Clark Howard Podcast — 01.26.26 Regular Retail Vs Costco / The Newly Expanded ABLE Account

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01.26.26 Regular Retail Vs Costco / The Newly Expanded ABLE Account

The Clark Howard Podcast

Today - A tale of two retail experiences. Merchants are getting eaten up by the cost of returns and stiff new policies are reflecting that, with strict deadlines and fees as high as $45 to process mailed items. By contrast, Costco continues to lead with customer-friendly policies, including a little-known "price drop"…

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