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💵 Today’s Top Stories
| Clark loves rewards credit cards and thinks they’re great for many people. However, if this description fits you, you’re “chasing fool’s gold.” Read more. |
| You can save money without changing your lifestyle simply by re-shopping these five expenses and finding a cheaper company. Read more. |
| We compare six popular live TV streaming services on price, channel selection, DVR hours and more. Plus, Clark reveals his family’s favorite. Read more. |
| This free app helps you avoid paper declaration forms when you travel internationally. Here’s how it works — and how it differs from Global Entry. Read more. |
| Get approached by a cell phone salesperson while browsing for free samples and loading your cart? Here’s why – and why you probably shouldn’t listen to their promises. Read more. |
💰️ Gift Card Crime Is Growing Fast
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[Gift card] crime is growing so fast. If I wasn’t so cheap, I would burn up a $20 [bill] right now on camera. But I want that impression in your mind. That’s what you’re doing when you buy gift cards. Every dollar you’re putting into them you might as well light a match to it. Because the crime is going so fast, the system is so flawed and the money is so gone.
🏠️ Today’s Current Mortgage Rates
According to Freddie Mac, 30-year mortgage rates are 7.22% and 15-year rates are 6.47% as of May 2, 2024. The following chart shows the 30-year mortgage rate trend over the last year.
📊 Stat of the Day
💰️ Deal Alert: Today’s Top Deals
🎙️ Podcast
It’s time for "Clark Stinks!" Christa reads the latest "Clark Stinks!" submissions and Clark responds. Also, Clark has long disliked gift cards because they can be difficult to actually use and they can be full of scams like “card draining.” Clark explains how this scam works and how you can protect your wallet.
☎️ 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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