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The average IRA and 401(k) balance went up significantly in 2025 – and look how many people are contributing to Roth 401(k) accounts now! Here’s how your balance compares. Read more.
It’s a great month for outdoor furniture, grills, gardening supplies and more. Plus, March Madness and St. Patrick’s Day present some fun opportunities for discounted or free food. Read more.
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Go beyond the numbers. Our Happy Retirement Planner tool blends your lifestyle with a financial assessment — so you can begin to envision a retirement that feels fulfilling and truly yours.
A Team Clark writer racked up about $3,000 in extra cash using Rev. Looking for a way to earn extra income from home? Here’s how we made it work for us. Read more.
Need new hearing aids? Read this to see what models Miracle-Ear offers, how to get a free hearing test and more. Read more.
🏠️ Today’s Current Mortgage Rates
According to Freddie Mac, 30-year mortgage rates are 5.98% and 15-year rates are 5.44% as of February 26, 2026. The following chart shows the 30-year mortgage rate trend over the last year.
✈ 10 Most Frequently Delayed U.S. Airports
Want to know how your local airport is doing? The 2025 USA Flight Disruption Report offers a clue.
Here are the 10 airports with the highest percentage of delayed flights last year.
Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD): 28%
Denver International Airport (DEN): 27%
Miami International Airport (MIA): 26%
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR): 26%
LaGuardia Airport (LGA): 26%
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL): 26%
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA): 26%
John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK): 25%
Orlando International Airport (MCO): 25%
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD): 25%
If you’re flying from the East Coast – New York, New Jersey, Philadelphia, Washington D.C. – good luck. Chances are, at least one out of every four flights you take will be delayed.
Outside of the East Coast, some of the nation’s largest airports made the list, including Chicago, Denver, Miami and Orlando.
Congratulations to Atlanta, Dallas and Los Angeles, three airports consistently cited among the busiest in the United States, for avoiding this list. (Impressively, LAX finished third in most on-time departures at 80%.)
EWR in New Jersey ranked fourth on the list with 26% of its flights delayed. But it has also seen 2.7% of its flights canceled, making it the most disruptive overall, even ahead of ORD in Chicago.
The most disruptive route? Chicago to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) in Germany (delayed 46% of the time).
No matter where you’re flying from, delays and cancellations are always a possibility. Weather, staffing shortages, mechanical issues and tight connections can disrupt even the most carefully planned trip. That’s why following Clark’s carry-on rule isn’t just about lost luggage — it’s about protecting yourself from the ripple effects of flight delays. If your travel plans go sideways, having your essentials within arm’s reach can turn a travel nightmare into a manageable inconvenience.
📊 Stat of the Day
🚘 $5 billion: The size of the dividend State Farm intends to pay to its auto insurance customers in the form of a refund, or about $100 on average. State Farm also has lowered premiums about 10% across 40 states. Car insurance premiums had risen more than 50% in three years as of early 2025.
💰 Deal Alert: Today’s Top Deals
🎙 Podcast
It’s time for "Clark Stinks!" Christa reads the latest "Clark Stinks!" submissions and Clark responds. Also, hotel rooms are getting smaller and smaller – and less private. Clark explains the trend and the criteria he checks before he books a room.
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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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