Why you should never mail a check (3 29 24)

💵 Today’s Top Stories
Check

Putting a small check in the mail for Christmas, a birthday present or a graduation gift seems harmless. But thieves can take much more money than the amount on the check. Read more.

Car

A member of Team Clark just sold his car after getting quotes from a dealership, Carvana and CarMax. Here’s which one paid the most and his experience testing out the companies. Read more.

Money questions finance

You’ve earned credit card points. It’s time to cash in. But which path should you take? Team Clark’s credit card expert leads you through the decision tree. Read more.

Life Insurance

Find out why Clark calls this latest popular flavor of universal life insurance “a con job on the American people” and “unadulterated garbage.” Read more.

🎉 3 Can't-Miss Deals Today

From phone plans to streaming services, here are the top three limited-time deals as of March 29, 2024.

Phone Plans

Streaming

📊 Stat of the Day

💸 422,000: Number of Fidelity 401(k) accounts with balances of at least $1 million after 2023. That represents a year-over-year increase of 41%. Market performance was a main driver but 27% of plan participants increased their contribution rate.

💰️ Deal Alert: Today’s Top Deals
Nordstrom
Austria
🎙️ Podcast

Wendy’s recently announced a plan to implement surge pricing in restaurants and received a ton of negative backlash. Dynamic-demand pricing impacts our lives more than we may know. Also, artificial intelligence (AI) is nearly everywhere. When can you trust it? And can you ever trust it in your financial life?

☎️ 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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