#1 mistake hurting your credit score (4 4 25)

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Anthony Hazzard
April 04, 2025

💵 Today’s Top Stories
#1 mistake hurting your credit score

There’s a common misconception that can get in the way of a healthy credit score and cost you money. Make sure you don’t fall into this trap. Read more.

Tax time

The due date to file your taxes or request an extension is approaching. Here’s what you need to know – and a complete guide to free federal and state filing options. Read more.

Two credit cards

This $95 annual fee travel rewards credit card is offering a lucrative welcome bonus worth $1,250. How much must you spend to get it? And is the card worth it otherwise? Read more.

Fake Reviews

Fake websites can fool you into thinking you’re buying from the real version of an online store. Here’s how to spot and avoid them. Read more.

🎉 The Best Can't-Miss Deals Today

From credit cards to phone plans to streaming services and more, here are the top limited-time deals as of April 4, 2025.

Credit Cards

Phone Plans

  • Consumer Cellular: Two unlimited lines for $60; save an additional $5/month with AARP (senior citizens only).

  • Cricket: Three months of unlimited service for $45 when you bring your own phone (new customers only).

  • US Mobile: Now through April 30, save $42 on annual unlimited plans with promo code OVERDRIVE (new customers only).

  • Verizon: New customers can get up to $20 off any unlimited phone plan for the first three years of service. With the current discount, new customers can get four lines on the Unlimited Welcome plan for $25 each. That brings the total monthly bill to $100 for a family of four! Learn more.

📊 Stat of the Day

💸 $106,000: The approximate amount of debt – per every single person in the United States – that America owes. It’s 98% of GDP, which is the highest amount since just after World War II (106%).

💰️ Deal Alert: Today’s Top Deals
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🎙️ Podcast

In this special edition of the Clark Howard Podcast, Clark shares his take on the recent tariff announcement. There’s a panic in the air and markets are having a nervous breakdown. Clark explains how tariffs impact our wallets and what actions we need to take – and avoid – to keep our money safe.

☎️ 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.

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