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How much is too much retirement savings? (9 9 24)
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💵 Today’s Top Stories
 | You want to save enough for retirement. And you don’t want to underestimate your needs. But at what point is it OK to start living more for today? Read more. |
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🏠️ Today’s Current Mortgage Rates
According to Freddie Mac, 30-year mortgage rates are 6.35% and 15-year rates are 5.47% as of September 5, 2024. The following chart shows the 30-year mortgage rate trend over the last year.
📊 Stat of the Day
🌴 78%: Share of American employees who don’t use their full paid time off (PTO). The biggest reasons? Heavy workload (43.1%), lack of adequate staffing (23.8%) and needing to coordinate time off with other staff members (13.1%). Also, 86% of American workers check emails from their boss while on PTO and 56% have taken work-related calls.
💰️ Deal Alert: Today’s Top Deals
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🎙️ Podcast
It’s time for "Clark Stinks!" Christa reads the latest "Clark Stinks!" submissions and Clark responds. Also, Clark has long said that it makes more sense to buy a used home than a new home. But his advice is taking a shocking turn!
☎️ 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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