Why you should never use a debit card (7 2 25)

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Anthony Hazzard
July 02, 2025

T-Mobile is offering two significant benefits to both new and existing customers. Find out more later in this email. 

💵 Today’s Top Stories
Debit Card

Did you know that using debit cards can be financially dangerous? Clark explains why you should really think about following this rule. Read more.

401K

The recent stock market decline caused some people to panic and sell their 401(k) investments or stop contributing, missing out on a near-immediate big turnaround, Clark says. Read more.

Internet Speed

You may be paying top dollar for fast internet. But are you actually getting those speeds? Find out by testing your internet speed and checking your bill. Read more.

Smartphone on cash

One of the major options just went out of business. Team Clark got price quotes from and ranked a half-dozen companies that still buy used cell phones. Read more.

📱 T-Mobile Makes 2 Big Offers To Compete for Customers

T-Mobile responded to some accelerating postpaid customer churn in Q1, after a price and fee hike, by offering free DoorDash subscriptions to customers.

Customers must opt into this perk in the T-Mobile Tuesdays section of the T-Life app between July 8 and Aug. 4.

T-Mobile also is offering “Easy Upgrade,” which will pay off any remaining device payments if you switch from Verizon, AT&T, Spetrum, US Cellular or Xfinity.

That removes any hurdles around device payments locking users into contracts.

“T-Mobile will pay or you to eliminate your balance on up to four separate device payments that you have, providing as much as $800 per line. T-Mobile will also pay for your early termination fees if Verizon or your other carrier charges them,” The Street reported.

You can keep your existing device and get a new free phone from T-Mobile.

💸 Today’s Top Savings Rates

Check out our updated list of Clark.com-approved high-yield savings accounts with the highest rates. Here are the top five APYs on our list as of July 2, 2025.

📊 Stat of the Day

💵 94.16: The Wall Street Journal’s Dollar Index hit this low during intraday trading on Thursday. It’s the weakest the U.S. dollar has been since February 2023.

💰️ Deal Alert: Today’s Top Deals
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🎙️ Podcast

As auto insurance rates continue to rise, more people recognize the need to shop around. Clark shares a valuable resource for where to start.

☎️ 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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