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💵 Today’s Top Stories
Ditch takeout food and gym memberships this year and your wallet will thank you. Here’s the complete list of money-saving opportunities. Read more.
We compare six popular live TV streaming services on price, channel selection, DVR hours and more. Plus, Clark reveals the service he just unsubscribed from. Read more.
You spend your working life stockpiling money into retirement accounts. What happens when it’s time to withdraw? Can you take money out whenever you want? Read more.
Your bank likely tries to market its credit card to you. You may be able to get special terms as a customer. But Clark warns about this clause that could sting you. Read more.
📊 Stat of the Day
🐶 $1,700: The average amount that pet owners spent on their pets in 2025. Interestingly, 47.6% of households that got a new pet in 2025 got a cat, up from 43.5% in 2023. The share of dog ownership fell from 57.3% to 54.5% in that same period.
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