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Anthony Hazzard
June 19, 2025

The term "business hours" is starting to disappear. Find out what we mean later in this email. 

💵 Today’s Top Stories
Cars

Many people consider color when buying a car. Here are the facts on how color impacts a vehicle’s value. Read more.

Air Conditioning

Thanks to power-intensive data centers for AI and other industries, it’s going to be a record-breaking summer for power bills, Clark says. Here’s his advice. Read more.

Credit Card

Your credit cards should be making you money rather than burying you in debt. Here are five big mistakes that can wreck your finances. Read more.

Retirement Account

GoBankingRates calculated the average monthly expenditures and the annual total cost of living after Social Security in each state to determine how long your money will last. Read more.

Remote Work

FlexJobs.com released a list of high-paying remote jobs that you can even work part-time. One of the options pays more than $75 an hour on average. Read more.

💻️ Tech Tip From Kim Komando

I’m leavin’ on a jet plane: Don’t wait in line for a bad passport pic. Head to Passport Photo Online and follow a few steps to take the perfect shot. It’s easy, and the site tells you exactly what to do. That means you won’t get rejected once you submit the pic. Join 575K people who get tech smart with my friend Kim Komando’s free newsletter, The Current.

👨‍💼 The Rise of the Infinite Workday

As work becomes increasingly digital and remote, the concept of “business hours” also is eroding, Microsoft found.

The company recently released its 2025 Work Trend Index Annual Report based on stats it collected via its software users (Microsoft 365, etc.).

40%: Share of people online at 6 a.m. who are reading work emails.

117: Number of emails the average worker gets daily (and most workers skim each email in less than one minute.)

2 minutes: Average time between interruptions (email, phone notifications, meetings, etc.) during work hours.

50+: Number of messages the average employee sends and receives outside of core business hours.

29%: Share of workers who re-open their work email after 5 p.m. and before 10 p.m. Nearly 20% check their work email before noon on Saturday and Sunday.

60%: Share of meetings that are impromptu (aren’t scheduled on calendars).

📊 Stat of the Day

🥇 +1,000%: The price of an ounce of gold has risen more than 1,000% since 2000, far outperforming the S&P 500 during that period. Gold continues to set new all-time highs, cracking $3,500 for the first time Friday. Here’s a reminder of what Clark thinks about buying gold.

💰️ Deal Alert: Today’s Top Deals
Deals
Airplane
🎙️ Podcast

This summer, get ready for potentially record-high cooling bills. Clark breaks down the big reason why your electricity rates will be impacted, even as you've been doing your part to be energy efficient. Also, Clark tackles another crucial summer topic: taking your vacation! Many Americans leave paid time off unused, but Clark explains why unplugging is essential for your well-being and even your career. Don't let your vacation days go to waste!

☎️ 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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