08.04.25  Subscriptions: A Clark Smart Assignment  /   Tax Update for freelancers & Payment Apps
08.04.25 Subscriptions: A Clark Smart Assignment / Tax Update for freelancers & Payment Apps  
Podcast: The Clark Howard Podcast
Published On: Mon Aug 04 2025
Description: In an ongoing breach of ethics to the lasting detriment of consumers, many subscription services make it virtually impossible to cancel. So there’s something you need to do before signing up for anything. Also - Clark breaks down IRS reporting requirements on payment apps -which aren’t becoming more stringent after all. If you’re a vendor, small contractor or do business via payment app, know what will trigger a 1099.   Click To Cancel? We Wish: Segment 1 Ask Clark: Segment 2 Payment Apps & 1099s: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: One Tech Tip: 'Click-to-cancel' is over, but there are other ways to unsubscribe Cash Envelope System: How It Works Budgeting & Saving Archives - Clark Howard How To Take Your Score from ‘Good’ To ‘Exceptional’ Credit Karma Review: Free Credit Score and More at Your Fingertips Two tax reporting changes on tap for businesses, freelancers and payment apps like Venmo How to Start Investing: 10 Steps for Beginners Clark.com resources Episode transcripts Community.Clark.com  /  Ask Clark 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