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Anthony Hazzard
November 20, 2024

Netflix drew in millions of viewers for a live boxing match but did some technical difficulties hurt them? Find out more later in this newsletter. 

💵 Today’s Top Stories
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A set of new tires can wreak havoc on your monthly budget. When is the best time to buy them? And how can you ensure that you get the best possible deal? Read more.

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One of Clark’s favorite stores has some unique rules for returns. Learn what you can and can’t do before you bring something back to Costco for a refund. Read more.

Spirit Airlines

Spirit Airlines just filed for bankruptcy. Find out why Clark says “it’s much safer” to book a flight on Spirit today than it was before. Read more.

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Cell Phone Coverage

“Can you hear me now?” Thankfully, cell phone service improved in the last decade. But it’s excruciating when you can’t get bars. Here’s how you can beat the system. Read more.

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Get a Mint Mobile line for as little as $30 for three months with this limited-time deal, which Team Clark details for you. Read more.

🥊 (Technical) Trouble in Streaming Paradise

Last weekend, Netflix broadcasted a sanctioned boxing match between YouTube celebrity Jake Paul, 27 years old, and former world heavyweight champion Mike Tyson, now 58 years old.

This type of reality TV, video-game style matchup proved to be a farce, as the fight itself was boring and sad. Tyson’s legs seemed to run out of steam about two rounds into the eight-round fight. Neither threw many punches. Paul won by decision as the two reportedly pocketed a combined $60 million.

However, Netflix “won” by drawing more than 108 million live viewers globally, including 65 million concurrent streams at the peak.

Memes all across social media revealed many people experienced technical difficulties with the stream, including at least one member of Team Clark. Netflix also scrapped a live broadcast of the “Love Is Blind” reunion show after it just wasn’t working technically.

Why does it matter? Netflix owns the exclusive broadcast rights to two NFL games on Christmas Day as well as WWE match events starting in January.

All eyes will be on the leader of the streaming world. Can these new companies shelling out millions or billions of dollars for sports rights and other one-off events handle the technical load? We won’t have to wait long for the next chapter.

💸 Today’s Top Savings Rates

Check out our updated list of Clark.com-approved high-yield savings accounts with the highest rates. Here are the top five APYs on our list as of November 20, 2024.

📊 Stat of the Day

🚗 $165 million: The maximum amount Ford will pay for moving too slowly to recall vehicles with faulty rear-view cameras. The problem happened in several models including the F-series pickup. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says it’s the second-largest penalty in its 54 years of existence.

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🎙️ Podcast

For a long time, it’s was a slam dunk decision to buy a home. But with storms, taxes and the insurance industry, the expenses of homeownership have skyrocketed. Does it still make sense to buy vs. rent? Clark talks us through the factors we need to consider. Also, how do you pay for the cost of long term expenses as you age? Clark has a few tips that can help.

☎️ 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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