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Why 800 Is NOT The Best Credit Score (9 22 23)
Sally McDonald
September 22, 2023
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🎲 What Happens in Vegas … Doesn’t Stay in Vegas?
The NFL season started Sept. 7. As more and more states legalize sports betting, don’t expect Clark Howard to participate.
If he ever makes a friendly wager, it’s for a quarter.
However, he once lost $20 at a Tabasco slot machine in Las Vegas in less than five minutes. Of course, that happened at the behest of long-time podcast producer Christa.
“It still bothers me in this moment just as much as it bothered me 18 years ago,” Clark says. “Christa ruined my afternoon in Las Vegas when I was there working when she asked me to go gamble for her.”
Listen to the entire story in the Aug. 29 podcast.
💵 Today’s Top Stories
 | Here’s where your credit score ranks and the factors that can impact it. Read more. |
 | Years of inflation putting a hurting on your monthly budget? Consider these money-saving cell phone plans. We researched more than 70 options before selecting these top picks. Read more. |
 | Clark has some tough-love advice if you’re upside down on a car you don’t want. But there are some steps you can take to shorten your timeline. Read more. |
 | Great news. The IRS lowered your penalties for missed Required Minimum Distributions by at least half. Plus, you now get an extra year to start taking RMDs. Read more. |
 | The video streaming service that is best known for its on-demand HBO and Discovery content soon will feature live games from the MLB, NBA, NHL and more. Read more. |
📊 Stat of the Day
🪙 +17.5%: The increase in the price of gold from Sept. 20, 2022 to Sept. 20, 2023. Gold went higher for five consecutive days leading into the latest Fed meeting. For context, the S&P 500 increased 15.5% during the same period, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq fell 13.5%.
💰️ Deal Alert: Today’s Top Deals
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🎙️ Podcast
There are so many new cell phone plans available right now that can save you big bucks. Clark shares his favorite deals. (You can also see the best deals every month at clark.com/bestphoneplans.) Also, is dental tourism right for you? Clark walks you through everything you need to know.
☎️ 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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