7 things on deep discount in August (8 1 25)

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Sally McDonald
August 01, 2025

💵 Today’s Top Stories
August discounts

Back to school items (tax-free in some places), laptops, plane tickets and summer clothing are just some of the items available on sale this month. Read more.

Car insurance

Car insurance premiums have gone up, up and away since 2021. But some companies have stabilized prices while others have not. So Clark implores you to shop around before your policy renews. Read more.

Credit card

You can spend the same amount of money and still improve your finances by upgrading your rewards credit cards – and by taking advantage of some of these strong welcome bonuses. Read more.

Credit report

You probably see your estimated score when you log into your credit card account. But did you know you can get your official report from Experian, TransUnion and Equifax for free? Read more.

🎉 The Best Can't-Miss Deals Today

From credit cards to phone plans to streaming services and more, here are the top limited-time deals as of August 1, 2025.

Credit Cards

Phone Plans

  • Tello: Get an unlimited plan for $15 for the first three months (new customers only).

  • US Mobile: Now through August 15, buy one annual unlimited plan and get a second annual unlimited plan free (new customers only).

  • Visible: Use the promo code 6OFF12 to save $6/month on any monthly Visible plan (new customers only).

📊 Stat of the Day

💸 +3.0%: Growth for gross domestic product (GDP) in the United States in Q2. That’s significantly more than the expected 2.3%. The positive news came due to “a turnaround in the trade balance and renewed consumer strength.”

💰️ Deal Alert: Today’s Top Deals
Patio furniture
Amazon box
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