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💵 Today’s Top Stories
This supermarket passed Publix to claim the No. 1 spot with customers. Plus, just how far down the list is Clark’s beloved Costco now? Read more.
A new scam takes advantage of something many of us do without thinking: tap to pay. Here’s what to watch for the next time someone asks you to make a quick donation to charity. Read more.
Zenni was one of the top-rated places to buy eyeglasses, but that’s no longer the case. So should you still consider buying glasses from Zenni? Here are six things to know first. Read more.
Before you apply for your next job, Glassdoor can give you a peek at salaries, company ratings and reviews from workers. Here are five things to know before you sign up. Read more.
💵 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 August 20, 2026.
⚙ Most Reliable Vehicles Based on Unexpected Repairs
After years of sharp increases, auto insurance premiums are finally starting to moderate. But the cost of auto repairs continues to increase.
As such, CARFAX looked at data for models from 2019 to 2023 to determine the most reliable. The findings included a top 3 in three categories, each of which featured less than a 4% likelihood of unexpected repairs.
Here are the top 3 in each category.
CARS
Kia Rio
Mitsubishi Mirage G4
Toyota Camry
This group features “an estimated likelihood of unexpected repairs of roughly 2%, less than half the segment average of 5.5%.”
SUVs
Honda CR-V
Kia Sportage
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
This group features “an estimated likelihood of unexpected repairs under 2.5%, well below the segment average of 7.8%.”
TRUCKS
Ford Ranger
Nissan Frontier
Toyota Tacoma
This group features “an estimated likelihood of unexpected repairs under 4%, well below the segment average of 9.1%.”
As you can tell, smaller, “less complex” vehicles lead to fewer unexpected repairs. But there are a few SUVs clearly more reliable than the average car and even a few trucks barely more reliable than the average car.
📊 Stat of the Day
🚘 11.4%: Share of 3-year-old vehicles available for less than $20,000. Vehicles of that age are up 38.2% in seven years, and the average 3-year-old vehicle now costs $32,000. Some models are up big (Hyundai Elantra: +56%, Kia Sportage: +50%, Toyota Camry: +47%). The Tesla Model X (-17%) fell $12,865.
💰 Deal Alert: Today’s Top Deals
🎙 Podcast
If you think winning the lottery is the only way to achieve financial independence, think again! The Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE) movement has shifted drastically over the years in the wake of inflation, rising housing costs, and healthcare challenges, but the core principle of FI is more relevant today than ever. Clark shares his own journey—including retiring at 31, starting his first business by living on half his income, and avoiding the trap of lifestyle creep—to show you how living on less than you make can buy you ultimate freedom. Also, are you really getting a discount, or are retailers just playing mind games with your wallet? Clark exposes how major stores—especially in clothing and online marketplaces like Amazon—artificially inflate original prices just to mark them back down. Learn how to spot these deceptive pricing tricks, use historic price-tracking tools, and resist psychological sales traps so you never get ripped off again.
☎ 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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