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Fuel Efficient

At 32 miles per gallon, this vehicle offers the best fuel efficiency of any non-hybrid combustion engine in the market. Read more.

Credit Score

Applying for new credit will ding your credit score. But for how long? And is there ever a reason not to do it according to Clark? Read more.

Series I Bond

Clark loved Series I savings bonds in 2022 when they offered a 9.6% rate for six months, even higher than peak inflation. Now he wants you to dump those bonds if you still have them. Read more.

Disney

Disney+ subscribers now can access ESPN content from the streaming app, including live games from some of the most popular sports like the NFL, MLB and college football. Read more.

Chromebook

Clark says Chromebooks are “fantastic” because they’re fast, safe and relatively inexpensive. But did you know that each Chromebook comes with an expiration date of sorts? 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 December 6, 2024.

Phone Plans

  • Visible: Now through January 31, new customers can get Visible’s basic unlimited plan for $20/month or Visible+ for $30/month for the first 25 months of service with code SWITCH25. Learn more.

  • Mint Mobile: Early-access deal allows new customers to get any plan for $15 per month for the first three months. Learn more.

  • Consumer Cellular: Now through January 26, new customers can switch to Consumer Cellular, choose any monthly plan and get a second month free with code 2NDFREE. Learn more.

Streaming

  • Philo: Get a free 7-day trial.

📊 Stat of the Day

✈️ $12.4 billion: The amount of money five major U.S. airlines collected in “junk” seat fees in the last five years (examples: adding extra legroom, changing seats). The airlines: American, Delta, United, Frontier and Spirit. A Senate investigations panel is looking into these fees, upon which airlines increasingly rely.

💰️ Deal Alert: Today’s Top Deals
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🎙️ Podcast

Series I savings bonds were hot, hot, hot a few years ago. But as the rates continue to drop, it’s a less attractive option for your cash. Clark shares what you should do instead. If you own I bonds, you really need to hear this. Also, Clark loves his three favorite children: Vanguard, Fidelity and Schwab, but he never hesitates to call them out when they act poorly. Now, Fidelity is under fire. Clark explains what’s going on and what you need to know.

☎️ 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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