13 fees you should never pay (9 12 25)

💵 Today’s Top Stories
Fees

Paying unnecessary fees can be death by 1,000 paper cuts to your wallet. This list teaches you which ones to reject. Read more.

Sam's Club warehouse

Get a neon “boo” wreath for Halloween, scented Glade PlugIns, a set of ceramic fall harvest-themed candles and more, all at strong price points this month. Read more.

Cars

Did you know you don’t have to auto-accept your insurance company’s offer for the value of your car after an accident? Here’s how to determine the value independently and present a case. Read more.

Business credit card

Business credit cards offer more rewards and fewer protections. Does Clark think they’re worth it for small-business owners? And which cards does Team Clark favor most? Read more.

📊 Stat of the Day

📦️ 81%+: The week-over-week decline in overseas postal shipments to the United States since the government ended the “de minimis” exception. The exception allowed foreign packages under $800 in value to ship without any tariffs until Aug. 29 for the rest of the world (earlier this year for China, including Shein and Temu).

💰️ Deal Alert: Today’s Top Deals
Amazon boxes
Travel credit cards
Western Alliance
🎙️ Podcast

Don't let valuable money-saving advice slip by! Whether you want to beat inflation at the grocery store, find the best place to park your savings, or protect yourself from the latest scams, Clark’s podcast has you covered.

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