How to get better Wi-Fi signal at home (1 5 24)

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Anthony Hazzard
January 05, 2024

Later in this email, find out what’s new and trending in the world of streaming entering 2024.

💵 Today’s Top Stories
Wifi

It can be so frustrating when your Wi-Fi signal fades in and out. Follow these tips to strengthen your Wi-Fi connection. Read more.

Thermostat heat

Cooler temperatures might mean you’re cranking up the heat, but will that bust your budget? We offer tips to regulate your home’s temperature and keep you comfortable. Read more.

Food App

Even fast food orders have become expensive to the point of going viral. But these apps will save you money. Read our article to find out if your favorite fast food franchise made the cut. Read more.

Hotel booking

Do you book hotel rooms through third-party websites rather than directly through the hotel chain? You should still avoid prepaying for your room – with one major exception. Read more.

Disney

If you are planning a trip to Disney World in 2024, it may be worth checking out this new promotion for Disney+ subscribers! Read more.

💵 Streaming: What To Expect in 2024

Deadline.com, focused on the Hollywood and entertainment businesses, wrote a State of the Union of sorts for the streaming business entering 2024.

Among the notable observations and predictions:

  • Profitability has become “the new North Star” for streaming businesses after years of competing for market share.

  • Netflix and Disney created ad-supported tiers at the end of 2022, launching a huge trend. Prime Video will follow suit in 2024. Apple TV+ is rumored to join the bandwagon.

  • Bundling is becoming a viable option for many streaming platforms. CNBC called 2024 “the year of the streaming bundle.”

  • More on bundling from Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav: “If we don’t do it to ourselves, I think it will be done to us. It will be Amazon who does it, or Apple who does it, or Roku who does it. They’ve already started.”

  • The top Reddit comment on the Deadline.com story with over 800 upvotes: “Our family rotates between one service every 3 months.” Another user stated there aren’t many quality shows on any streaming service. So they binge what they want and then rotate.

  • The Writers Guild of America strike in 2023 impacted production of new content. It even impacted Netflix despite its treasure trove of cash.

  • It will take some time for productions to start moving through the pipes again. That gives credence to the idea of rotating between services.

📊 Stat of the Day

💸 $143: The average monthly savings for Americans leasing a vehicle vs. financing one in Q2 of 2023. Clark usually isn’t a fan of leasing vehicles unless your lease is heavily subsidized or you’re just compelled to always drive the latest and greatest models.

💰️ Deal Alert: Today’s Top Deals
🎙️ Podcast

There’s a resolution that can help you get spending under control: financial fasting. Clark has long prescribed a financial diet of reducing store visits and limiting online shopping to help eliminate opportunities to spend money. Could this work for you? Also, filing taxes is a painful and expensive process in the United States. There’s a new pilot program that may make tax season easier in some states.

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☎️ 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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