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Anthony Hazzard
March 05, 2025

💵 Today’s Top Stories
Credit Card Question

Even if you’re not using a credit card, don’t stash it in a drawer and forget it or cancel the card. Do this instead so you keep your credit score as high as possible. Read more.

Passport

You need to keep your passport safe when you’re traveling. Here’s where Clark wants you to put it. Read more.

Laptop

When and where you purchase a laptop can be just as important as which laptop you buy. Here’s our advice based on our price-tracking research. Read more.

Glasses

The days of wearing beat-up eyeglasses for years to avoid the sticker shock of a new pair are over. GlassesUSA offers frames at $25 or less with lenses included and free shipping. Read more.

💸 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 March 5, 2025.

📊 Stat of the Day

🚘️ 9.1%: Share of vehicles sold in January that were electric, according to Cox Automotive. That’s up from 7.4% in January 2024 and the first time the number has ever eclipsed 9%. Uncertainty around the continuation of the $7,500 federal EV tax credit could be driving some sales.

💰️ Deal Alert: Today’s Top Deals
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🎙️ Podcast

Are you dreaming of a truly happy retirement? Fiduciary financial advisor Wes Moss reveals the 10 key habits of those who are living their best post-work lives, based on years of research. In today’s Ask an Advisor episode, Wes dives into both the financial and lifestyle choices that make all the difference.

☎️ 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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