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💵 Today’s Top Stories
Planning your next vacation or trip? Check out the best and worst hotels in the U.S. based on customer satisfaction scores. Read more.
Getting a free cell phone sounds like a great deal — but most offers come with hidden costs, long contracts, or expensive plans. We break down the best free phone deals, which carriers offer them, what you really pay, and when a “free” phone is actually a bad deal. Read more.
A Clark listener faces a large “convenience fee” for paying a monthly bill via credit card. In this case, should the individual give up their bank info to avoid the fee? Read more.
Want to avoid the exorbitant prices at the major flower delivery companies? Clark suggests – you guessed it! – warehouse clubs. Here’s how much money you can save on a single bouquet. Read more.
💘 How To Celebrate Valentine’s Day Clark’s Way (Saving Money)
Want to make your loved one feel special on Valentine’s Day without breaking the bank?
Buy flowers before Valentine’s Day. Clark buys his wife Lane a bouquet of roses two weeks before Feb. 14.
Buy flowers from supermarkets, nurseries or a warehouse club (see our article in this newsletter). DON’T buy flowers from a big company such as 1-800-FLOWERS if you want the cheapest prices.
Buy chocolates the day after Valentine’s Day. Hello mega-sales!
Eat a Valentine’s Day meal on Feb. 13, Feb. 15 or another day close to Feb. 14. Avoid the crowds, higher prices and maybe even the need for a reservation.
If you want to celebrate Valentine’s Day with a romantic dinner – especially since it falls on a Saturday this year – have you considered Waffle House?
For the 18th year, Waffle House is hosting a Valentine’s Day dinner at 218 locations in 22 states.
You must make reservations. But it’s “a budget-friendly alternative to traditional Valentine’s dining at a time when consumers remain price-conscious amid higher food and restaurant costs,” FOX reported.
You’ll get treated to white tablecloths, “special touches,” and of course, your choice of the company’s finest waffles, hashbrowns and eggs (normal menu applies).
📊 Stat of the Day
🥤 -15%: Days before Super Bowl LX, PepsiCo vowed to slash snack prices on Lay’s, Doritos, Cheetos and Tostitos by up to 15%. Pepsi says it received an influx of customer complaints after years of price creep.
💰 Deal Alert: Today’s Top Deals
🎙 Podcast
With popular restaurant chains shutting doors and millions of dollars in gift cards sitting unused, Clark explains why holding onto that plastic is a recipe for financial "indigestion." Also, the era of the noisy, smelly gas generator is being challenged by the rise of affordable home battery backups. Clark breaks down the new systems that can keep your fridge running and lights on without the maintenance headaches of traditional engines, and why these units are finally becoming a smart buy for the average homeowner.
☎ 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.
