# 09.02.26 Timeshare Trap / Shopping Amazon A Better Way

An episode of [The Clark Howard Podcast](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/207724573), 2 Sep 2026, 31 min.

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A surprising new study shows that Millennials and Gen Z account for 80% of all new timeshare purchases. In an era where homeownership feels increasingly out of reach for younger generations, buying into a timeshare might offer a psychological sense of owning real estate—but it is one of the worst financial traps you can walk into. Also, how can you tell if something is a fake brand or not? There is a helpful new browser extension called Knockoff designed to clean up your Amazon search results. Because Amazon functions largely as a third-party marketplace and fulfillment house, the platform has been flooded with junky, counterfeit items and unknown knockoff brands. A member of Team Clark tested Knockoff and found it does a great job filtering out suspect sellers and warning you about low-quality duplicates as you shop. Read the full review. Plus, Christa shares your #AskClark questions and Clark gives his take. All this and more on the September 2, 2026, episode of The Clark Howard Show. Submit your questions: Ask Clark. • Timeshare Trap: Segment 1 • Ask Clark: Segment 2 • Amazon Brand Filter: Segment 3 • Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: • Why Timeshares Still Stink • How To Sell, Cancel or Get Rid of Your Timeshare - Clark Howard • Car Rental Insurance: Everything You Need To Know - Clark Howard • Credit Card Car Rental Insurance: What You Need To Know • Air Traffic Control Chaos: Brace Yourself Travel Headaches • Knockoff: The Free Tool That Spots Fake Brands on Amazon • Why You Need To Lock Your Brokerage Account Today 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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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