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Where can you find the cheapest tires and the best service? And how does Clark value post-purchase service vs. buying on price? Read more.
You open your mail or email and find you’re eligible for a class-action lawsuit. Sometimes the notice cites a giant dollar figure. How much money can you really expect if you join? Read more.
“Subscription creep” is a modern financial problem. Especially with “small fee” services. It’s one reason Clark says you should always review your credit card statements. Here’s another tip Clark loves. Read more.
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🇺🇲 U.S. States Ranked By Percentage of Overall GDP
The United States remains the largest economy in the world, growing to nearly $31 trillion in 2025.
Six states produced at least $1 trillion in gross domestic product last year.
The economy remains fairly diverse as well. Technology and entertainment rule in California. Energy, manufacturing, agriculture and defense beef up Texas.
Finance, pharmaceuticals, tourism and farming are among the other lucrative regional industries.
Here are the top five states by the percentage of U.S. GDP they represent:
1. California: 13.8%
2. Texas: 9.4%
3. New York: 8.0%
4. Florida: 6.0%
5. Illinois: 3.9%
Add Pennsylvania (3.4%), Ohio (3.1%) and Georgia (3.0%) and you’ve accounted for more than half the GDP of the United States with just eight states.
The bottom 13 states each produce less than half a percent of the U.S. GDP. Vermont, Wyoming and Alaska are 51st, 50th and 49th respectively with a 0.2% share (the list includes Washington D.C.).
📊 Stat of the Day
🛍 26.4 billion: Estimated amount that U.S. shoppers spent on Amazon Prime Day (June 23-26). That’s up 9.3% from 2025. The average order size fell from $53.34 to $47.66. Increased tax refunds and a steady number of discounts contributed.
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