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💵 Today’s Top Stories
Hotel

Planning your next vacation? Check out the best and worst hotel chains in the U.S. based on customer satisfaction scores. Read more.

Jobs

Four-year degrees can be brutally expensive. Fortunately, these jobs pay $80,000 or more and don’t require one. Dental hygienist, elevator repair and air traffic controller are just a few options. Read more.

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Tax Documents

The deadline to file your 2023 tax return is approaching. What documents can you shred? What should you keep for six years? And what does Clark want you to keep forever? Read more.

Google Flights

Clark.com’s travel expert says Google Flights should be the first place you go to look for airfare. Here are some tricks of the trade to maximize Google’s valuable tool. Read more.

Credit

Freezing your credit is the first line of defense against identity theft. But doing so for a minor child involves mailing their Social Security number and other sensitive info. Here’s a workaround. Read more.

🏠️ Today’s Current Mortgage Rates

According to Freddie Mac, 30-year mortgage rates are 6.63% and 15-year rates are 5.94% as of February 1, 2024. The following chart shows the 30-year mortgage rate trend over the last year.

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📊 Stat of the Day

💸 353,000: New jobs added in January according to the Labor Department. The Dow Jones had estimated 185,000. It represents the most job growth since January 2023. Some saw the jobs report as giving further credence to the Fed indicating it probably won’t cut rates in March.

💰️ 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, fitness trackers can be really expensive but there are cheaper options. Clark explains his fitness obsession and why he loves to track his health!

☎️ 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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