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💵 Today’s Top Stories
Paying unnecessary fees can be death by 1,000 paper cuts to your wallet. This list teaches you which ones to reject. Read more.
Mattress competition is fierce. Should you buy at a warehouse club like Costco or Sam’s Club, or online from Amazon, Overstock and more? Read more.
Did you know people that switch auto insurance save nearly $500 a year on average? Clark gives specific recommendations on how often you should reshop auto and homeowners coverage. Read more.
You can check on your score in a myriad of ways in 2026. But which places reflect your score accurately? Which are free? And which give you actionable tips on improving your score? 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 February 5, 2026.
💳 Think Twice Before Carrying Any of These in Your Wallet
Have you ever heard someone tell you, “never put something in a work email that you don’t want everyone to read?”
You may be smart and careful about what you say in your work email. But chances are, you aren’t as careful with your wallet.
Maybe you should be. In some ways, the same principle applies. After all, if your wallet gets lost or stolen, a random stranger can use anything inside it.
It’s impossible to avoid keeping your wallet free of anything you don’t want to become public property. After all, the point of a wallet is to carry money, your driver’s license, credit cards and more.
Kiplinger just wrote a very similar article with 10 things you should avoid carrying in your wallet. Interestingly, there’s huge overlap in the two lists. Here’s what Kiplinger noted:
Social Security card*
Password cheat sheet
Spare keys*
Blank checks
Passport*
Many credit cards*
Birth certificate*
Stack of receipts*
Medicare card*
Gift cards
*Also included in the Team Clark article. Kiplinger only listed Medicare, while Team Clark also included insurance cards in that category.
📊 Stat of the Day
✈ 65: Number of U.S. airports that will feature TSA PreCheck Touchless ID as of this spring (up from 15). Available to current TSA PreCheck travelers with a valid passport, it uses facial comparison tech so you don’t have to use your physical ID or boarding pass to breeze through security.
💰 Deal Alert: Today’s Top Deals
🎙 Podcast
With Valentine’s Day approaching, Clark tackles one of the biggest threats to any relationship: money. Financial secrets, hidden spending, and built-up resentment can undermine even the strongest bonds. Instead of letting money issues reach a boiling point, Clark emphasizes the importance of "low-voltage" conversations. Also, Clark answers a common listener question regarding document retention. Navigating the "middle course" between being a packrat and a minimalist, Clark breaks down exactly how long you should keep your records. This guide provides a clear strategy for organizing your financial life and protecting your assets.
☎ Need Money Help?
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