20 ‘best value’ used cars (4 10 24)

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Anthony Hazzard
April 10, 2024

💵 Today’s Top Stories
Car

Want the best value on a used vehicle? This data looks at the average price and the remaining lifespan of 5-year-old and 10-year-old cars to give you an idea of your best options. Read more.

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Americans did a great job of saving and paying off credit card debt during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many of us have sunk deep into bad habits since. Here’s how to hit reset. Read more.

Mail

You may not think twice if you’re getting mail in another person’s name. But as Clark says, “It could be nothing, and it could be ugly.” Here’s the potentially devastating, sophisticated scam that someone could be running. Read more.

Tools

Team Clark has tracked the best bargains on power tools since 2016. Good news: our research indicates several chances to score a deal, including a surge in deals this month. 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 April 10, 2024.

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🚘️ Clark-Rage: Auto Insurers and Companies Spying
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This [auto insurance companies raising rates based on OnStar and other third-party data on your driving] is insane. This is ridiculous. GM [General Motors] should be ashamed of itself. It’s gotta be so little money GM is making selling its customers down the river. This is not at all acceptable behavior.

I wish in MBA school they spent one second talking about business ethics and the right way to treat a customer. Because this ain’t it.

Clark Howard, April 5 podcast

📊 Stat of the Day

🚀 $495,000: How much you’ll pay if you want a Michelin Star meal in zero gravity aboard “SpaceBallon.” The trip lasts six hours launching from Florida’s Space Coast and includes six guests.

💰️ Deal Alert: Today’s Top Deals
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🎙️ Podcast

Many people purchased pets during the pandemic and even created a shortage at shelters. However, a recent survey discovered that 91% of pet owners are experiencing financial stress in owning those pets. Unfortunately, this is leading to overcrowded rescues. If you’re looking for a “designer dog,” you may be able to find one at a shelter! Also, many different tech scams are trying to attack our wallets right now. Clark shares the warning signs so you can protect your hard-earned money.

☎️ 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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