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Best Deals in ALDI’s Middle Aisle in July

Impress your family with a ceramic balloon dog coin bank, grab a 25-pound pet food container, snag an air circulator fan and more – all on deals this month at ALDI. Read more.

3 Financial Documents Everyone Should Have by Age 18

You may think a will is only for seniors, but that’s not the case. Plus, here are two other docs that are important for any stage of life. Read more.

Clark’s Strict Auto Loan Rule

Car prices are finally moderating. Before you rush into a new auto loan, learn the maximum auto loan term length that Clark says you should accept. Read more.

Comparing Team Clark’s Favorite Premium Travel Credit Cards

Here are the updated annual costs and benefits packages for the two premium travel rewards credit cards we often recommend. Read more.

💻️ Tech Tip From Kim Komando

🚨 Banking app scam alert: A phishing attack is tricking people into installing an “updated” (read: bogus) banking app. Scammers contact you via email, SMS or voice call. Download their app, log in, and now they have your password. Stay safe: Only update apps via the App Store or Google Play. If you need your bank’s app, go to their website for a direct link. Join 670K people who get tech smart with my friend Kim Komando’s free newsletter, The Current.

📊 Where Inflation Stands Several Months Into New Tariffs

Economists have been all over the board with predictions on inflation and how tariffs may impact it.

For his part, Fed chair Jerome Powell has taken a cautious wait-and-see approach to cutting interest rates.

Inflation data so far this year somewhat suggests that 1) tariffs haven’t created as much inflation as expected and 2) tariffs are now slowly impacting the numbers.

Real inflation came in under economists' expectations for four consecutive months, before reading 2.7% for June, exactly in line with expectations.

Inflation fell to 2.3% in April, the lowest in more than four years, before creeping to 2.3% and 2.7%.

But some of the categories may be just as interesting as the macro view. Here’s a sampling of the 12-month price change from June ’24 to ’25:

Eggs: +27.3%
Coffee: +13.4%
Beef and veal: +10.6%
Motor vehicle repair: +8.2%
Electricity: +5.8%
Food away from home: +3.8%
Shelter: +3.8%
Toys: 0.8%
Sporting events: -2.9%
Airline fares: -3.5%
Hotels and motels: -3.7%
Gasoline: -8.3%
Televisions: -10.1%
Smartphones: -14.1%

📊 Stat of the Day

💰️ 32%: Share of American wealth held by those 70 years of age and older. That’s up from 19% in 1989. Overall, the 70+ age bracket makes up 11% of the United States.

💰️ Deal Alert: Today’s Top Deals

2025 Apple iPad 11″ with A16 chip for $299

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Nortiv 8 barefoot water shoes for $17

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🎙️ Podcast

YouTube video by Clark Howard: Save More, Spend Less

Full Show: Clark’s Surprising Retail Price Prediction and Is Now a Good Time for Big Home Projects?

Are you unknowingly contributing to a multi-billion dollar problem? Clark dives into the shocking truth about how shoppers are exploiting retail return policies – and why it's costing everyone money. We'll explore why online shopping might soon be more expensive than in-store, and what "price discrimination in reverse" could mean for your wallet! Also, considering a home renovation or addition? With new reports of Americans delaying home improvements, Clark reveals why now might actually be a better time to tackle those projects. Learn how to navigate labor costs and markups, and understand the real financial impact of your renovations.

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☎️ Need Money Help?

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