Average 401(k) balance by age (9 16 24)

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💵 Today’s Top Stories
401(k) with piggy bank

How does your 401(k) account balance compare to your peers? These fresh Vanguard stats give you the average for every age group. Read more.

Scam text message

Scammers are turning to increasingly sophisticated text messages to try to rob you, Clark says. Be extremely careful clicking on links from any random text you get. Read more.

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Whether you are retiring in a few years or have already embarked on the process, be prepared for what’s ahead. Given their years of advising thousands of retirees, Capital Investment Advisors has put together this guide to help you plan for a long, happy retirement.

Buying a car

If you’re looking to save money on a vehicle, you may consider buying from a rental car company. That idea is worse than ever, Clark says. Read more.

Two credit cards

This brand new 2% cash back credit card fits the category Clark loves. And you can get 2.5, 3 or even 4% cash back across the board if you carry a savings account balance with U.S. Bank. Read more.

🏠️ Today’s Current Mortgage Rates

According to Freddie Mac, 30-year mortgage rates are 6.20% and 15-year rates are 5.27% as of September 12, 2024. The following chart shows the 30-year mortgage rate trend over the last year.

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📊 Stat of the Day

⛰️ $10,000: The maximum amount of money that Mountain Dew will reimburse for five people who move to the Mountain Time Zone. Winners also will receive free Mountain Dew for a year and outdoor gear. In addition, anyone visiting the Mountain Time Zone this year can get a free can of the drink.

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🎙️ Podcast

It’s time for "Clark Stinks!" Christa reads the latest "Clark Stinks!" submissions and Clark responds. Also, a few weeks ago, a major law change rolled out for buying and selling homes. What does Clark think of the new way to pay – or not pay – real estate agent commissions?

☎️ 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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