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9 things on deep discount in February (2 2 26)
Sally McDonald
February 02, 2026
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💵 Today’s Top Stories
 | TVs are on sale before Super Bowl Sunday. Valentine’s Day candy, decorations and jewelry are on sale after the holiday. And speaking of holidays, there’s another one offering all sorts of sales. Read more. |
 | You want to save enough for retirement. And you don’t want to underestimate your needs. But at what point is it OK to start living more for today? Read more. |
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 | Based on a new Consumer Reports matrix, Clark identifies five new vehicles that sell for less than $25,000 and also are quite reliable. (Hint: avoid SUVs.) Read more. |
 | Trips can be incredibly expensive and fully non-refundable. That’s why Clark wants you to consider travel insurance. Here’s when you should and shouldn’t buy. Read more. |
 | If all you need is a single phone line, you have good options. Here are Team Clark’s top choices in six different categories, including best unlimited and cheapest prepaid. Read more. |
🏠️ Today’s Current Mortgage Rates
According to Freddie Mac, 30-year mortgage rates are 6.10% and 15-year rates are 5.49% as of January 29, 2026. The following chart shows the 30-year mortgage rate trend over the last year.
📺️ 10 Most-Streamed Shows By Minutes Watched in 2025
Cartoons and popular, long-running dramas owned the streaming world in 2025.
But nothing quite captured the nation’s attention like the 154 episodes of a certain Australian animation about a blue puppy (Bluey).
On a per-episode basis, only Netflix hit Stranger Things did better (but by a huge margin: 974 million minutes viewed per episode vs. 294 million per episode for Bluey).
Overall, the total minutes streamed increased 19% from 2024 to set a new record.
Here’s a quick look at the most-streamed shows in 2025:
Bluey: 45.2 billion minutes viewed
Grey’s Anatomy: 40.9 billion
Stranger Things: 40.0 billion
NCIS: 36.9 billion
SpongeBob SquarePants: 34.4 billion
Bob’s Burgers: 34.1 billion
Family Guy: 33.4 billion
The Big Bang Theory: 32.5 billion
Law & Order: SVU: 26.8 billion
Criminal Minds: 24.2 billion
📊 Stat of the Day
🛒 $1.2 billion+: Total money Amazon must dish out after a settlement based upon failed customer refunds on returns. That includes $309.5 million for members of the class-action suit, $570 million in issued refunds, $363 million toward enhancing its return and refund processes and $34 million in refunds still to come.
💰️ Deal Alert: Today’s Top Deals
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🎙️ Podcast
The American auto industry has undergone a massive shift, with the average new car price soaring past $50,000. However, Clark reveals a surprising counterpoint: a selection of reliable, high-quality new vehicles that still start in the $20,000 range. For those looking for even deeper discounts, Clark points to a rare inventory surplus of 2024 models still sitting on lots in 2026. (If you snag one of these deals, remember Clark’s 10-year rule!) Also, Clark addresses the "blind spot" many travelers have: overlooking local state parks. While international travel is exciting, the current economy has made traditional vacations a bridge too far for many families. Whether you are planning for spring break or a summer getaway, these public lands offer a way to refresh without the "bad news bears" pricing of the modern travel industry.
☎️ 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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