11 things on deep discount in September (9 1 25)

💵 Today’s Top Stories
Fall deals and discounts

Football (and school) are back – along with great deals on TVs, streaming services and other electronics. Post-summer, travel, grills and plants also offer more favorable prices. Read more.

Library card

Your local library’s resources extend far beyond books. See some of the wide-ranging things you can borrow right in your community. Read more.

Stoplight

If the “no-spend” trend is too extreme, try this softer “traffic light” system Clark recommends to cut down on unnecessary spending. Read more.

Credit card vs. cash

You can spend the same amount of money and still improve your finances by upgrading your rewards credit cards and clawing back as much as 175,000 points in welcome bonuses. Read more.

🏠️ Today’s Current Mortgage Rates

According to Freddie Mac, 30-year mortgage rates are 6.56% and 15-year rates are 5.69% as of August 28, 2025. The following chart shows the 30-year mortgage rate trend over the last year.

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📊 Stat of the Day

🏀 $12.9 million: The winning bid for a Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant basketball card. It’s the most expensive sports card ever sold. Kevin O’Leary of Shark Tank fame is part of the group that bought the card.

💰️ Deal Alert: Today’s Top Deals
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