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America’s safest cars (6 9 25)
Anthony Hazzard
June 09, 2025
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🏠️ Today’s Current Mortgage Rates
According to Freddie Mac, 30-year mortgage rates are 6.85% and 15-year rates are 5.99% as of June 5, 2025. The following chart shows the 30-year mortgage rate trend over the last year.
💰️ Americans Doing Better Than Ever at Saving for Retirement
The news is often negative. Financial news lately has been no exception.
But sometimes it’s good to bask in the glow of positive developments, of which there have been plenty.
For example: Americans with 401(k) accounts are saving a higher percentage of their paychecks than ever.
Fidelity reports that Americans are saving 14.3% of their income – an all-time record that’s up from 13.5% in 2020.
The Wall Street Journal’s headline says plenty: “Americans Are Finally Saving Almost What They’re Supposed to for Retirement.” (The publication cited a 15% savings rate recommendation.)
More than 17% of those with 401(k) accounts at Fidelity increased their contribution percentages in Q1 (5% decreased contributions).
A huge catalyst? More than one-third of companies that automatically enroll employees do so at 5%+ of their earnings (3% was the norm historically). Automatic enrollment is nearly a foregone conclusion as well.
That’s great news regarding people’s behaviors saving for retirement.
📊 Stat of the Day
✈️ $4.3 billion: The amount of additional revenue Southwest says it will make in 2026 by introducing assigned seats, fees for checked baggage and cutting costs.
💰️ Deal Alert: Today’s Top Deals
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🎙️ Podcast
It’s time for "Clark Stinks!" Christa reads the latest "Clark Stinks!" submissions and Clark responds. Also, sunscreen is so important for protecting your skin and health. Clark shares the top brands (and prices!) that score highly with Consumer Reports.
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