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This online tool calculates your socioeconomic class based on where you live, how much money you make and how many people are part of your household. Read more.

Insurance

Trip insurance is important for cruises. But you need to know where you should and should not buy travel insurance. Never get it from here or you could lose all your money. Read more.

Costco

Costco offers a near-legendary return policy due to its generosity. Here are the rules and regulations around Costco returns. Read more.

Capital One

The financial giant will pay almost a half-billion dollars after being accused of a specific type of deception that Clark says is common. Read more.

Remote Work

Like the idea of picking up freelance online gigs from the comfort of your home? Check out our review of Upwork to see if it is for you. Read more.

💻️ Tech Tip From Kim Komando

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📊 Stat of the Day

🏘️ 36: Years old. That’s the median age of homes sold in the United States. Houses are getting older fast, as the median age was 27 in 2012. “The biggest driver of America’s aging housing stock has been a sharp slowdown in new construction since the 2008 financial crisis, with the US drastically underbuilding for the decade or so that followed with the housing bubble.”

💰️ Deal Alert: Today’s Top Deals
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🎙️ Podcast

Airlines are cutting flights due to economic uncertainty, but this creates a window for deals! Clark breaks down which airlines are cutting back, why travel plans are shifting, and how you can snag a bargain. Plus, a crucial warning if you've booked a flight months in advance! Also, the student loan payment pause is over, and collections on defaulted loans have restarted. Millions could see their wages garnished and tax refunds seized. Clark explains what's happening, who's affected, and what steps you need to take now to protect yourself.

☎️ 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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