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Clark Biweekly 11 13 25
Sally McDonald
November 13, 2025
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💵 Today’s Top Stories
 | Many people consider color when buying a car. Here are the facts on how color impacts a vehicle’s value. Read more. |
 | 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. |
 | The welcome bonus gives you a $250 gift card instantly upon approval – and it’s not even tied to a spending requirement. And Amazon’s official Black Friday is just around the corner. Read more. |
 | “Credit lock” and “credit freeze” sound the same. But only one really protects you. Read more to understand the difference and what you should do. Read more. |
 | Heated seats for $40 instead of hundreds of dollars for a better trim level at a car dealership, a 28-piece set of Pyrex glass food storage and a king-size air mattress are among the new items. Read more. |
💵 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 November 13, 2025.
🥪 Publix Now Lets You Drink and Eat While You Shop
Publix is a regional grocery store based in Lakeland, Florida, that operates 1,428 stores in eight states.
Why, then, is it curious to see Publix opening a “prototype” store layout popping up in new market Kentucky as well as Central Florida?
The new store format includes expanded offerings in the deli (burrito bowls, a pizza oven and pasta bars, for example, in addition to Publix’s already expansive offering) as well as a “Pours” area.
“Pours” features acai bowls, smoothies, locally roasted coffee, wine, beer and kombucha on tap that customers can consume while shopping for groceries (or, more boringly, in place at a table or countertop).
Clark has glowed in the past about Wawa and other convenience stores that upgrade the typical gas station experience with made-to-order food. He also is a huge fan of Costco (and its famously affordable food court).
Now it seems the trend is expanding even further. You no longer have to sneak a grape from the produce line or swoop into a free giveaway stand to enjoy a sip or bite while you shop for groceries.
If big box retailers and convenience stores are any indication, expect this trend to be popular.
📊 Stat of the Day
🚦 63: Average number of hours that Americans sat in traffic last year, an all-time high. Los Angeles (137 hours), San Francisco (134) and New York (99) were the worst cities for wasting time in traffic. Score a point for the future efficiency savings of self-driving cars.
💰️ Deal Alert: Today’s Top Deals
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🎙️ Podcast
There's a massive and growing income split in America, creating a "K-Economy" where different groups are living completely different financial realities. Clark reveals how this is affecting everyday prices and creating surprising shopping opportunities. Also, put your phone down and listen up! Clark discusses the growing counterculture against screen addiction, highlighting the rise of "dumbphones," family landlines, and college campus phone bans. Learn why so many people are trying to disconnect and how you can manage your own screen time.
☎️ 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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