Want to create an interactive transcript for this episode?
Podcast: The Clark Howard Podcast
Episode: 04.20.23 Hey Big Spender, Manufacturers Are Playing You / Lower Hearing Aid Prices At Last
Description: Consumer goods manufacturers are using a targeted strategy to rip off consumers with vaunted versions of self-care and home products, boasting massive profit margins on their so-called premium lines. Don’t fall for this marketing scheme. Also, after shameless industry cartel gouging forever, OTC FDA approved free market hearing aids are finally available at significantly lower prices - and some are getting great reviews.
Manufacturer Mind Games: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Hearing Aid Prices: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show
$90 cream and $10 toothpaste: Companies target big spenders
HumbleDollar: Home / Investopedia Academy
Sch...