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Anthony Hazzard
December 14, 2023

Clark has predicted that car prices will moderate over a long period of time since the COVID-19 price spikes. Find out how strong his predictions are looking right now later in this email.

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🚘️ Car Price Normalization Is Real and It’s Spectacular

If you listen to Clark’s podcast or read Clark.com every week, you’ve noticed a monotone piece of advice from the money expert.

Want the best price on buying a vehicle and don’t need one immediately? Wait.

From the COVID-19 supply chain issues that dropped inventory well below demand to stubborn dealerships reacting slowly to free-market forces, Clark has predicted a steady but drowsy moderation.

That’s exactly what has happened – slowly at first, but in a much more real sense toward the end of 2023. (Now if only interest rates fall in ’24, right?)

Here are some numbers that illustrate how Clark’s long-held predictions are coming true (hat tip to Car Dealership Guy):

📊 Stat of the Day

🍎 45%: Apple’s share of the smartwatch market in Q3 of 2023. Apple widened its advantage over No. 2 Samsung, which fell from 24% to 18% market share in the last year. Huawei smartwatches saw a 122% surge thanks to popularity in China and have reached 14% market share.

💰️ Deal Alert: Today’s Top Deals
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🎙️ Podcast

Podcast description goes here.It is so expensive to buy a home, especially for first-time home buyers. Clark talks through the most expensive metro areas and gives some advice if you’re in the market right now. Also, many fancy restaurants are doing serious take-out business. Clark shares some examples and tips to save when eating out.

☎️ 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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