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Anthony Hazzard
April 07, 2025
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💵 Today’s Top Stories
 | A Clark listener paid off her credit card balance. She felt surprised when she owed “residual interest” the next month. Is that legal? Read more. |
 | There’s a common misconception that can get in the way of a healthy credit score and cost you money. Make sure you don’t fall into this trap. Read more. |
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 | Want to immediately lower your living expenses? Here are 10 cities to consider based on quality of life, value, desirability and the job market. Read more. |
 | Fake websites can fool you into thinking you’re buying from the real version of an online store. Here’s how to spot and avoid them. Read more. |
 | There’s a major scam and it’s impacting drivers across the nation. If you get a text or letter about toll violation, don’t mindlessly pay. Read this before you commute or travel. Read more. |
🏠️ Today’s Current Mortgage Rates
According to Freddie Mac, 30-year mortgage rates are 6.64% and 15-year rates are 5.82% as of April 3, 2025. The following chart shows the 30-year mortgage rate trend over the last year.
💵 Nearly One-Third of the World’s Billionaires Hail From the U.S.
Forbes released its annual billionaires list last week, unveiling 902 members in the United States out of 3,028 worldwide (29.8%).
But the list is tilting even more toward the United States over time, as America claimed 35.8% of the list’s newcomers. Within those ranks: Bruce Springsteen ($1.2 billion), Jerry Seinfeld ($1.1 billion) and Arnold Schwarzenegger ($1.1 billion).
The wealthiest newcomer: Marilyn Simons ($31 billion). Her late husband is quantitative hedge fund icon Jim Simons.
Springsteen sold his music catalog, including 21 studio albums, 10 live albums and seven EPs, to Sony for about $500 million.
📊 Stat of the Day
🥚 116%: The increase in egg seizures by U.S. Customs and Border Protection in the first two months of 2025. That includes a 158% increase at the border near San Diego, where egg prices across the Mexican border were less than $2 and egg prices in California were about $9.
💰️ 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, if you’re planning a cruise soon, there’s a new scam alert you really need to know!
☎️ 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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