5 steps to save you hundreds on bills (10 2 25)

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Sally McDonald
October 02, 2025

💵 Today’s Top Stories
Utility bills

Your dollars don’t go as far as they did even a few years ago. But you can fight back. Here’s a guide to saving money on everyday bills and expenses. Read more.

Retirement money in a jar

Americans collectively have misplaced $2.1 trillion in retirement account funds. Here’s how to check to see if any of that money is yours. Read more.

Credit cards in wallet

Team Clark often recommended this free, 2.5% cash back rewards card. But Alliant no longer offers it to new customers and just rolled back the rewards from 2.5% to 1.5% for existing cardholders. Read more.

Windows computer

Microsoft ends free support for Windows 10 on Oct. 14. Computers not compatible with Windows 11 will no longer receive security updates and bug fixes. Are those machines worthless? 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 October 2, 2025.

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📊 Stat of the Day

✈️ 93%: Share of pilots that admit to napping in the cockpit according to a survey of pilots for major German airlines. European regulators allow naps under certain conditions. But pilots appear to be making naps more routine than intended.

💰️ Deal Alert: Today’s Top Deals
Wayfair
HomePower 3000 solar generator
portable white noise machine
🎙️ Podcast

Football season is here, and with it comes a massive warning: a silent addiction is costing people big. From micro-bets on your phone to illegal streaming platforms, the world of online gambling is more dangerous than ever. Clark shares a powerful message for anyone struggling and offers a path to rebuild. Also, are credit reporting agencies failing you? Complaints are skyrocketing, yet these bureaus treat you like a data point — not a customer. Clark reveals why it's more important than ever to check your credit reports for errors that could be costing you a job, higher interest rates, or expensive insurance premiums.

☎️ 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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