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Home and auto insurance

Is your auto insurance company on the best or worst list? Here are the latest rankings and Clark’s advice. Plus, we look at USAA after some of our readers reported less than stellar experiences. Read more.

Library card

Did you know you can get free streaming with your local library card – without any advertisements? Here’s what’s available in the content library. Read more.

Documents

Unless you’re a hoarder, you probably don’t want to keep reams of years-old paper sitting in boxes. Here’s what Clark says you need to keep – and for how long. Read more.

Sending money

Sending a check in the mail can leave you open to financial theft. Checks and gift cards can also get lost in the mail. Is there a safe alternative? Read more.

Charging cell phone

You’re sitting at an airport or hotel when you spot a cell phone-charging USB port. Eureka! But the FBI has issued a warning against using those due to this nasty scam. Read more.

📊 Stat of the Day

💸 48%: The percentage of economists that predict a U.S. recession in the next 12 months according to a Wall Street Journal survey. It’s the first time the number dipped under 50% since July 2022. The survey also found that 59.4% of economists think the Fed is done raising rates and 49.2% believe the Fed will start cutting rates in Q2 of 2024.

💰️ Deal Alert: Today’s Top Deals
🎙️ Podcast

Several monthly bills offer us the option to use autopay. Should you? Clark explains why you probably shouldn’t use it for credit cards, and why it makes sense for other bills like rent. Also, artificial intelligence frightens many people in the workforce. But there are several fast-growing and high-paying jobs out there. Clark walks you through the list.

☎️ 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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