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💵 Today’s Top Stories
Tax

This state charges 0.29% in annual property taxes and this other state charges 2.47%. That’s a difference of nearly $5,400 a year on a home that’s worth less than $250,000. Read more.

Car buying

Forget sticker price. The cost of five-year ownership is where it’s at. Here’s the best value across 11 different vehicle categories, including electric car, pickup truck, luxury car and even minivan. Read more.

Cell phone

If you’re a Spectrum internet customer with a physical store nearby, check out this Verizon network alternative for as low as $20 per month. Read more.

Duck Duck Go

Tired of giving up so much info to Google in exchange for search results? Try anti-Google search engine DuckDuckGo, which focuses on protecting your data and privacy. Read more.

Loan

Small businesses that protect owners from liability have trouble scoring business loans at competitive rates. Here’s what you should consider instead according to Clark. Read more.

🏠️ Today’s Current Mortgage Rates

According to Freddie Mac, 30-year mortgage rates are 6.77% and 15-year rates are 6.12% as of February 15, 2024. The following chart shows the 30-year mortgage rate trend over the last year.

Mortgage Rates
📊 Stat of the Day

💸 59%: Increase in credit card debt that “moved into serious delinquency” in Q4 of 2023 compared to the previous year. Mortgages and auto loans also saw an increase in delinquencies. Here’s Clark’s credit card debt elimination strategy.

💰️ Deal Alert: Today’s Top Deals
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🎙️ Podcast

It’s time for "Clark Stinks!" Christa reads the latest "Clark Stinks!" submissions and Clark responds. Also, many employers are offering a new benefit that may eliminate the need to choose between paying down your student loans and saving for retirement.

☎️ 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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