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Anthony Hazzard
May 26, 2025

Waffle House is now serving up breakfast with a side of… EV charging? Find out more information later in this email.

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🧇 Coming Soon: Waffles and … EV Charging?

Waffle House operates more than 2,000 locations across 25 states. It’s best known as a late-night spot, sometimes for the after party. It’s also great for road trips when you may be driving at odd hours.

Now it’s adding EV charging to the menu. Starting in 2026 in partnership with BP Pulse, it will install 400-kilowatt fast chargers throughout locations in the South and Southeast.

For anyone who loves to be efficient with your time, that’s a blessing.

Instead of extending a convenience store stop way past what’s necessary – or staring at your phone patiently, killing time on mobile games or catching up on emails – you can nosh some iconic fast-casual food while your electric vehicle gets a nice charge.

🏠️ Today’s Current Mortgage Rates

According to Freddie Mac, 30-year mortgage rates are 6.86% and 15-year rates are 6.01% as of May 22, 2025. The following chart shows the 30-year mortgage rate trend over the last year.

📊 Stat of the Day

💹 $6,500: Morgan Stanley’s prediction for the price of the S&P 500 in mid-2026. That’s about an 11.5% increase from the current price as of this writing. Morgan Stanley cited interest rate cuts and a tamped down trade war on multiple fronts to help the markets.

💰️ 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, the U.S. air traffic control system is under strain! Clark breaks down the potential for widespread flight disruptions due to outdated technology and staff shortages. He also shares his go-to tools to help you monitor your travel and react quickly to changes.

☎️ 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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