Should you buy an AirTag for checked bags? (5 9 25)

💵 Today’s Top Stories
AirTag

Lost luggage is an even bigger issue than ever. Should you do something to track your checked baggage? Or is it better to follow Clark’s key travel rule? Read more.

Jobs

The debate between working in an office vs. at home rages on. But what if the sweet spot is a little of both? Here are the best companies for hybrid jobs. Read more.

Piggy banks

Team Clark evaluated dozens and dozens of banks to locate the best free checking accounts in America. Is your bank on this list? Read more.

Mint Mobile

The cheapest price seems fake, it’s so affordable. But what are you getting at that price point? And which major cell provider’s network will you get access to? Read more.

Credit card vs. cash

Are you in the market for a new credit card with a good sign-up bonus opportunity? This popular card has a limited-time offer that could earn you up to $1,000 in travel bonuses. Read more.

🎉 The Best Can't-Miss Deals Today

From credit cards to phone plans to streaming services and more, here are the top limited-time deals as of May 9, 2025.

Credit Cards

  • Amazon’s Prime Visa Credit Card: Get a $150 Amazon Gift Card instantly upon approval exclusively for Prime members.

  • (Ends May 12) Popular Travel Credit Card: Enjoy $250 to use on travel in your first cardholder year, plus earn 75,000 bonus miles once you spend $4,000 on purchases within the first 3 months from account opening – that’s equal to $1,000 in travel.

  • (Ends May 15) Popular Travel Credit Card: Earn 100,000 bonus points after you spend $5,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.

Phone Plans

  • Ultra Mobile: For a limited time, get a new 25GB plan for $25/month when prepaid annually. Plus, the price is guaranteed as long as your line stays active on the 25GB plan.

  • Visible: New customers save $5/month on Visible+ or Visible+ Pro with code SPRING5.

📊 Stat of the Day

🏘️ -5.9%: The month-over-month change in previously-owned home sales in March. 4.02 million units sold on a seasonally-adjusted, annualized basis. “That’s the slowest March sales pace since 2009,” CNBC reported.

💰️ Deal Alert: Today’s Top Deals
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