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💵 Today’s Top Stories
Cruise

Portions of the cruise industry are on the ropes financially, Clark says. So you’re at risk of losing your money when you book a cruise – unless you use this payment method. Read more.

Tax Documents

The deadline to file your 2025 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.

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Homeowners

Did you know your home insurance company can drop you? Falling behind on your payments is an obvious red flag. But three are some reasons you may not realize. Read more.

Costco

Costco sends out plenty of notice before your membership is set to renew. The company has cracked down on membership sharing. Here’s what to know about your renewal date. Read more.

Cell phone

Looking for the cheapest price, the best value or the top unlimited data plan? We researched more than 70 unlimited phone plans to determine the best one in all the big categories. Read more.

🏠️ Today’s Current Mortgage Rates

According to Freddie Mac, 30-year mortgage rates are 6.67% and 15-year rates are 5.83% as of March 20, 2025. The following chart shows the 30-year mortgage rate trend over the last year.

📊 Stat of the Day

📺️ -$1 billion: The money Apple TV+ lost in 2024 despite adding 45 million subscribers. Apple TV captures less than 1% of streaming viewership (vs. 8.2% for Netflix). It’s the only money-loser in Apple’s services business. Apple already cut its $5 billion content budget by about $500 million.

💰️ 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, giving money to kids when they are adults can be a tricky subject. Some people like to give their children money from their estate while they are still alive, and some feel the need to support their adult children. When is it time to stop?

☎️ 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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