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💵 Today’s Top Stories
Don’t get conned out of your hard-earned money. Learn the most common scams targeting seniors and what you can do to prevent these schemes. Read more.
Are you leaving easy money at the gas pump? A simple combo of apps, rewards programs and the right credit card could save you way more than you think. Read more.
Your power company has likely switched you to a smart meter and is now offering time-of-use rates to help you save on your power bill. Here’s what you need to know about the potential savings, trade-offs and common concerns. Read more.
The number of errors on credit reports has exploded. Equifax is mediocre at resolving mistakes, but the other two are downright awful. This one, Clark calls “beyond pathetic – truly shocking.” Read more.
🚘 10 Vehicles That Depreciate Slowest in 5 Years
Did you know the average vehicle loses 42% of its value in five years? And can lose up to 60% over five years?
So if you buy a new car today, by 2031, it may be worth roughly half of what it is now.
But what if you could stave off some of that depreciation just by selecting the right make and model?
You’re in luck. According to an iSeeCars study, here are the 10 vehicles with the least five-year depreciation:
Porsche 719 Cayman: 9.6%
Porsche 911: 11.1%
Chevrolet Corvette: 18.7%
Toyota Tacoma: 19.9%
Toyota Tundra: 21.2%
Honda Civic: 22.9%
Subaru BRZ: 23.7%
Toyota GR Supra: 24.0%
Toyota RAV4/RAV4 Hybrid: 25.2%
Toyota Corolla Hatchback: 25.5%
Or, of course, you can follow Clark’s advice and buy a used car to let the car’s first owner absorb the majority of the depreciation for you.
📊 Stat of the Day
🩸 $70: Average earnings for someone donating plasma. About 215,000 Americans donate plasma each day, including a rising number of middle-class Americans. The U.S. provides about 70% of the world’s plasma.
💰 Deal Alert: Today’s Top Deals
🎙 Podcast
It’s time for "Clark Stinks!" Christa reads the latest "Clark Stinks!" submissions and Clark responds. Also, the state of the American 401(k) is a tale of two economies. While the average balance grew by a staggering amount in 2025, more workers than ever are "raiding" their accounts to cover short-term needs. Clark breaks down the latest data, explaining why your retirement plan is NOT a rainy-day fund and how one specific tax mistake could be costing you a fortune in the long run.
☎ 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.
