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December 19, 2023

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Later in the email, Team Clark helps you save on end-of-year eye care.

Best savings accounts

Several banks on our list are paying 5%+. Interest rates may be peaking. If you’re still letting big banks cost you with minuscule interest rates, it’s time to review your options. Read more.

Gas

Squeezing the most out of your gas budget can make a real financial difference. Here are some ways to save that you probably haven’t considered. Read more.

Photos

Photos make a great present, keepsake or home décor piece. But you don’t want to break the bank printing them. Here are the most affordable places to do it. Read more.

Medical Alert

I need a device that allows my husband to get help in case he falls at home. What are the best options on the market according to Clark? Read more.

😎 How To Save on End-of-Year Eye Care Purchases

If your workplace benefits provide eye care, you may feel obligated to use your benefits before the end of the year.

If so, Clark warns, beware of the “cartel” that controls a lot of the eye business in the United States.

“They charge as much as 10 to 20 times what you pay if you go free market,” Clark says. “And that’s why someone can walk into Costco, as an example, and buy contact lenses.

“Just pay in cash as a Costco member for far less than what it is with a prescription plan available through your employer buying at one of the cartel locations.”

You’ll save a lot of money by shopping smart at a discounter, Clark says. Here are our guides to cheap contacts, glasses and eye exams:

📊 Stat of the Day

💸 1.6 million: Approximate number of Walmart associates in the United States. If those people all lived in a new state called Walmart, it would be the 40th-most populus state in the U.S. ahead of Hawaii, New Hampshire, Maine and others.

💰️ Deal Alert: Today’s Top Deals
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🎙️ Podcast

It can be difficult to choose an assisted living facility. Clark discusses the red flags you need to know and tips to help find a solid place. Also, audiobook subscriptions can be pricey, but that’s changing soon! Clark shares a few alternatives to help you save, along with free options.

☎️ 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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