Why Clark changed his decades-long home-buying rule (9 13 24)

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Home

For decades, Clark said it was a financial no-brainer to buy a used home rather than a new one. Shockingly, thatā€™s not the case right now. New homes are $3.50 per square foot cheaper. Read more.

Washer and dryer in home

Youā€™re most likely to score a good deal during these three times. Team Clark analyzed data for years to figure out when and where to get the best price on washers and dryers. Read more.

Happy cell phone

Connect by T-Mobile offers plans as cheap as $15 per month. Hereā€™s the money-saving plan Clark recommends and how it compares to other bargain cell phone providers. Read more.

Credit Bureau

You can reach a real person at the major credit bureaus. Team Clark just did. Here are the phone numbers, the magic buttons to press to get a human and how long we waited on hold. Read more.

šŸŽ‰ The Best Can't-Miss Deals Today

From credit cards to phone plans to streaming services and more, here are the top limited-time deals as of September 13, 2024.

Money Tools

  • Quicken: Get a one-month free trial on Quicken Simplifi.

Credit Cards

Phone Plans

  • H2O Wireless: Get 50% off your first month on any monthly unlimited plan (new customers only).

  • Mint Mobile: For a limited time, new customers switching to Mint Mobile can buy an eligible phone and get a year of Mint Mobileā€™s unlimited plan for $15/month. Thatā€™s half the price of Mint Mobileā€™s unlimited plan at its regular annual rate: a savings of $180. Learn more.

Streaming

  • Paramount+: Students get 25% OFF Paramount+ right now.

šŸ“Š Stat of the Day

āœˆļø $11.1 trillion: With record airport traffic seemingly every holiday so far this year, travel is hotter than summer in the South. According to an annual report by the World Travel and Tourism Council, $1 out of every $10 spent in the world in 2024 will be travel-related. Thatā€™s an $11.1 trillion contribution to global GDP. The travel industry also accounts for nearly 350 million jobs globally.

šŸ’°ļø Deal Alert: Todayā€™s Top Deals
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šŸŽ™ļø Podcast

In this special episode, Clark interviews technology expert Kim Komando on an important topic: password safety. Weā€™re seeing so many data breaches and hacks. Do password managers protect your information? Kim shares several tips on technology that are vastly superior in keeping your information safe. Plus, Clark and Kim cover several technology questions you donā€™t want to miss.

ā˜Žļø 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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