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Will Social Security run out by 2033? (1 9 26)
Sally McDonald
January 09, 2026
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💵 Today’s Top Stories
 | Data predicts the year that both Social Security and Medicare will stop being able to pay 100% of the benefits, and it’s sooner than you may think. Clark shares his solution to fix the problem. Read more. |
 | Get a Valentine’s Day-themed floral wreath for $19.99, pop-up Valentine’s Day cards for $1.99, an accent cabinet for $69.99 and more. Read more. |
 | Still haven’t replaced Mint? Or just refocusing on budgeting in the new year? Team Clark has updated our list of the top budgeting apps for 2026, including this new addition. Read more. |
 | Need to cut more money from your budget? Now’s your chance. Pay $30 for three months of service from Boost Mobile, $180 for one year of service from Mint Mobile and more. Read more. |
 | Do you carry the Apple Card in your wallet? If so, you may see some changes in the months ahead. Read more. |
📊 Stat of the Day
🚘️ 20.3%: Share of new car buyers in Q4 that agreed to $1,000+ monthly payments, the highest share ever. Average amount financed: $43,759, also a record. “Prices are high, rates are still elevated, and fees keep creeping up, so buyers are stretching loans longer, with 84-month terms doing more of the work,” Car Dealership Guy reported. Clark has long advised people that shorter is better when it comes to auto loan terms.
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