Full Show: Big Changes at Dollar Tree and Best Places To Buy Gas

Remember when everything at Dollar Tree was only $1? Those days are long gone. Dollar Tree raised prices a few years ago to $1.25 – and more hikes are coming soon. Also, Clark discusses the best places to buy gas to help your car and your wallet.

Plus, Christa shares your #AskClark questions and Clark gives his take. All this and more on the April 9, 2025, episode of The Clark Howard Show.

00:00 - Intro
00:56 -Big Changes at Dollar Tree
04:37 - Ask Clark - Our HOA dues and special assessments keep increasing, with the latest being a $4,200 "emergency" fee due to an 800% rise in condo insurance. This seems excessive—any advice? (Jackie in California)
08:10 - Ask Clark - Would there be any downsides to setting my paycheck tax withholding to zero and instead saving the money in a high-yield account until taxes are due? Seems like a way to earn extra interest. (Andrew in Iowa)
11:15 - Ask Clark - Is HomeServe’s exterior waterline protection service legit, or is it a homeowner scam? (Bob in Washington)
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13:38 - Best Places To Buy Gas
18:41 - Ask Clark - We rarely visit Costco (just twice a year). Should we keep or close our Costco credit card? (Kristina in Wyoming)
20:09 - Ask Clark - Is Unleaded 88 gasoline safe for my engine? Some say it’s fine, others say it causes damage—but it’s definitely cheaper. (Lee in Pennsylvania)
21:59 - Ask Clark - Booked a one-way flight (CPH → LAX) via SAS but later discovered an unexpected return flight (JFK → CPH) in August. Should we cancel the return leg after taking the first flight, or handle it differently? (Mike in California)

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