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Anthony Hazzard
September 04, 2024

Welcome to a new era of college football. You can find out more about the big changes later in this email. 

💵 Today’s Top Stories
Remote Work

We’ve identified remote jobs that don’t require a degree and pay well – including one position that allows you to earn nearly $75,000 per year. Read more.

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J.D. Power named this popular credit card issuer as America’s favorite for a fifth consecutive year. Two Clark-approved companies scored even higher but didn’t qualify. Read more.

Timeshare

Do not ever buy a timeshare, Clark says. Too late? There’s still a way to escape. Here are five options to pursue. Read more.

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If you have financial dependents, term life insurance probably is a great idea. Here’s how to buy it the right way following Clark Howard’s rules and recommendations. Read more.

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Are you a DirecTV or DIRECTV STREAM customer who is frustrated at the moment? We understand! Here are three alternatives that may be a better fit for you. Read more.

📣 Today’s Top News
🏈 College Football Is Now Big Business For Players

The business of college football has changed.

No longer are coaches getting paid millions, universities building otherworldly new facilities while players who want some petty cash have to have their mothers secretly pick it up inside Chick-fil-A bags at the risk of serious program sanctions.

The NIL era is here, like it or not (Name, Image and Likeness). Players now can get paid.

But Oklahoma State took things to a new level this season. The Cowboys rolled out QR codes on the back of their helmets. That way, when, say, Heisman Trophy dark horse candidate and running back Ollie Gordon II scores a touchdown, fans can celebrate by pointing their phones at the broadcast.

The codes point toward a general team fund earmarked for player compensation.

The move already led to consternation by old-school LSU coach Brian Kelly, formerly of Notre Dame.

“This is just my personal feeling, putting a QR code on your helmet just doesn’t feel collegiate to me,” Kelly said.

Welcome to the new era, coach. According to ESPN, Ohio State spent $20 million paying its players this year. The Buckeyes lost three straight years to rival Michigan and watched the Wolverines win last season’s national championship.

💸 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 September 4, 2024.

📊 Stat of the Day

📉 $55 billion: The amount of value that PDD Holdings (Temu) lost in market cap Aug. 26 after growing revenue 86% (vs. expectations of 91%). Stock shares fell 28%, its biggest one-day drop ever (the Nasdaq listed it in 2018). Competition and a stronger hesitance to buy from China were factors as well.

💰️ Deal Alert: Today’s Top Deals
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🎙️ Podcast

The cost of pet ownership is surprisingly high. In fact, USA Today discovered that “91% of people say they’ve experienced some degree of financial stress in the past year related to the cost of pet care.” While Clark doesn’t say, “no,” to owning a pet, he urges us to think twice about the cost before adopting one. Also, living in Florida is a dream for many people, especially in retirement. But there are two reasons why buying a condo in Florida is a really bad idea. Clark explains why you should wait until at least 2026.

☎️ 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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