There’s one reason and one reason only to consider doing it, Clark says.
April 17, 2024 | Read Online | | | | Advertisement | | | Later in this email, find out just how much Americans are struggling to save for retirement vs. even one year ago. And what Clark says you should do about it. | | 💵 Today’s Top Stories | | | The harsh truth about home renovations is that you’re not going to recoup your costs. There’s one reason and one reason only to consider doing it, Clark says. Read more. |
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| | | Your flight lands and you finally make it to the luggage carousel, only to realize it never showed up. Here’s what to do in that moment of chaos. Read more. |
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| | | You could potentially save up to $145 with these new plans! Read more. |
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| | | New cars are down 3.5% in price since last year. Clark says it’s a much better time to buy one. Follow Clark’s five steps to nail your purchase. Read more. |
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| | | Life insurance is pretty accessible into your 70s. But do you need it at that age? And how much does it cost? Read more. |
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| | 💸 Today’s Top Savings Rates | Check out our updated list of Clark.com-approved high-yield savings accounts with the highest rates. Here are the top five APYs on our list as of April 17, 2024. | | See All Rates | High Yield Savings Accounts Calculator | | 💵 Americans Struggling To Save for Retirement | Retirement is becoming a more challenging goal for Americans according to the latest data. | Northwestern Mutual’s annual survey asks how much Americans believe they need to retire comfortably. The figure increased 15% to nearly $1.5 million this year. | Five years ago, Americans thought they could retire comfortably with about $950,000. So the number increased more than 10% per year since 2020. | At the same time, the average among that Americans have saved for retirement fell to $88,400 this year, down from a peak of $98,800 in 2021. | Americans currently are facing record credit card debt and extremely low savings rates. | Saving for retirement should be your No. 1 investing goal, Clark says. And it’s a journey that takes most people decades. | Fortunately, it’s not overly complex. Clark offers tips on how to pay off credit card debt and how he recommends that you save and invest. | | 📊 Stat of the Day | | | 💰️ Deal Alert: Today’s Top Deals | | | | | 🎙️ Podcast | | Full Show: Is Donating at Checkout Legit? and Hospital Facility Fee Ripoffs |
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| We’re often asked at the supermarket or other checkout lines if we’d like to make a donation to a charity. But is this legitimate and does your money really go to the organization? Also, facility fees are a mean trend in healthcare. Clark explains how we’re cheated and how to avoid this dirty game. | | | ☎️ Need Money Help? | The Team Clark Consumer Action Center is a free helpline that can help you navigate your money questions. Call 636-492-5275. Visit clark.com/cac for more information. | | Advertisement | | | | | |
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