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Guarantee Yourself A Lifelong Income Stream (10 11 23)

Guarantee Yourself A Lifelong Income Stream (10 11 23)

Sally McDonald
October 11, 2023

🚘️ Clark: Never Get an Auto Loan at a Bank

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This is not one, ‘Oh, maybe I should go to the bank and get an auto loan.’ Maybe you should also go run into a wall.

I mean, that’s the equivalent of financing a vehicle at a bank. It’s like, just, ‘I’m voluntarily going to run into that wall.’ No! You finance at a credit union. Because bank vehicle loans are a bad deal.

Clark Howard, Oct. 10 podcast

Newsletter editor note: Please don’t walk into a wall!

💵 Today’s Top Stories

Guarantee Yourself a Lifelong Income Stream

Retirement without a pension can be challenging. Here’s how to guarantee yourself a lifetime income and feel like a rebel by using a financial instrument Clark doesn’t usually recommend. Read more.

How Long Can You Keep Unspoiled Food?

It’s tempting to eat food even after the expiration date. Throwing away food feels wasteful. But you want to be safe also. Here’s how long food actually survives in your fridge. Read more.

11 Ways To Watch TV for Free

You’re looking for free TV shows. We’re here with the ultimate guide. Check out these sites and apps organized by genre, ad frequency and more. Read more.

How To Determine an Independent Value for Your Vehicle After an Accident

You may feel emotional and out of sorts if your car gets stolen or wrecked. But don’t let the insurance company lowball you. Here’s how your own independent research can help. Read more.

Is Amazon’s Prime Visa Credit Card Worth It?

If you love to shop on Amazon, you may want to consider this credit card. Plus, there’s a special welcome bonus offer exclusively for Prime members right now. Read more.

9 Great Cell Phone Deals Available This Month

Want to save money on your cell phone bill? Now is a fantastic time. Some of the cheapest plans are offering deals and discounts in October. Read more.

📊 Stat of the Day

📱 237: The median number of smartphone notifications that 11- to 17-year-olds get on a typical day according to a study from Common Sense Media and the University of Michigan’s C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital. One participant received more than 4,500 notifications a day and viewed more than 1,200. Just 20% received 100 or fewer notifications. And you thought you got a lot of notifications!

💰️ Deal Alert: Today’s Top Deals

🎙️ Podcast

Think your real estate agent’s level of experience doesn’t really matter? Think again. Clark walks you through the important things you need to know before you choose an agent. Also, the car market has been really crazy over the last few years. But things are finally starting to settle down. Clark goes back-to-basics with crucial tips to help you get the best price if you need to buy a car right now.

☎️ 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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