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Do this if your neighbor’s tree is about to fall on your home (8 6 24)
Anthony Hazzard
August 06, 2024
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How many federal agencies can you name? Do you know which is the favorite in the United States? Find out which one later in this email.
💵 Today’s Top Stories
 | If your neighbor’s tree falls and crushes your property, you may be legally responsible. Here’s what Clark says you need to do if it looks like that may happen. Read more. |
 | Grab an eclectic mix of new items including a cutting board with a design from your state, a dorm room “bed in a box,” a giant Halloween-themed throw pillow and a serious pressure washer. Read more. |
 | Think you need help with your finances? Clark has advice on when to hire a professional – and what kind. Read more. |
 | The IRS interest rate on penalties if you’re supposed to pay quarterly estimated taxes has nearly tripled since early 2022. Find out if you need to pay quarterly and how much it costs you if you don’t. Read more. |
📣 Today’s Top News
💵 Most and Least Liked Federal Agencies
Clark isn’t the only American who loves the national parks. That’s the favorite federal agency in the United States according to Pew Research. Only 7% found the National Park Service to be unfavorable (vs. 81%favorable and 12% not sure).
Perhaps surprisingly, the U.S. Postal Service is one of the most-loved agencies at the moment.
According to Sherwood, many of the federal agencies tanked in popularity from 2019 to 2023. The largest popularity declines: CDC, Federal Reserve, FBI, CIA and IRS.
Here are the government agencies ranked by net favorable/unfavorable rating according to Pew Research:
+74% -- National Park Service
+65% -- NASA
+57% -- U.S. Postal Service
+33% -- Social Security Administration
+28% -- Veterans Affairs
+25% -- Health and Human Services
+24% -- EPA
+18% -- CDC
+16% -- FBI
+16% -- Department of Transportation
+16% -- Department of Homeland Security
+13% -- CIA
+8% -- Department of Justice
+6% -- Federal Reserve
-2% -- Department of Education
-9% -- IRS
📊 Stat of the Day
✈️ $350 to $500 million: The estimated amount of money Delta lost due to about 7,000 canceled flights and 176,000 refund requests. Delta hired a prominent lawyer to pursue potential damages from Microsoft and CrowdStrike, whose ill-fated software update on July 19 caused all the chaos.
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🎙️ Podcast
The economy is starting to run in a slower gear. We’re hearing more and more about layoffs and job eliminations. What’s going on with inflation? Are we heading into a recession? What will happen in the job market? Also, did you know that Clark actually loves self checkout? His story about a recent trip to the grocery store explains why.
☎️ 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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