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Sally McDonald
July 10, 2025
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💵 Today’s Top Stories
 | Doing a lot of online shopping? You probably expect to see a few packages at your doorstep. But be wary of items you didn’t order. Read more. |
 | There’s a huge gap between the best and worst airlines in the U.S., according to customers. Where does your favorite rank? Read more. |
 | There’s a 15-digit number attached to your specific phone. Here’s why it matters and how to find it. Read more. |
 | The TSA no longer requires you to take off your shoes to go through airport security. Does that change the calculus on premium, fast security options like TSA PreCheck? Read more. |
 | One of the biggest annual fee travel credit cards increased its fee by $245 and complicated its benefits. Clark is not a fan of the changes. Will he still keep the card in his wallet? Read more. |
☀️ 20 Best Outdoor Spots in the United States
It’s summer and school remains out, so it’s peak travel season in the United States.
Everyone has their favorite vacation spots, and their idea of the Mount Rushmore of domestic travel.
The blog “Hiking in Big Sur” stoked the most recent online conversation with an article that has made the rounds called “The 20 American Places Every Human Should Experience Once.”
For the record, Clark loves national parks and has recommended Capitol Reef National Park and Kodachrome State Park as a place for people to go on honeymoons.
This list includes two more famous (nearby) Utah spots in Zion National Park (No. 12) and Bryce Canyon National Park (No. 14). Clark recommends his two spots ahead of those due to the difference in summertime crowds.
The Grand Canyon (No. 1), Yellowstone (No. 2), Maui (No. 4), the Everglades (No. 11) and Niagara Falls (No. 16) also made the list.
It’s fun to see how many you’ve visited personally and whether you think the list omitted one of your personal favorites.
📊 Stat of the Day
📈 49%: Percentage of U.S. household assets in equities. Compare that to Japan (13%), United Kingdom (10%) and China (9%) and it’s clear that U.S. investors take more risks with stocks. U.S. stocks also have gained 592% in the last 17 years vs. 140% for international stocks and 93% for emerging markets.
💰️ Deal Alert: Today’s Top Deals
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🎙️ Podcast
Planning a cruise? Clark, a 25-time cruiser, explains why demand is softening and how you can use this to your advantage. Learn how to re-shop existing bookings for upgrades or savings, and get Clark's expert tips for finding the absolute best cruise deals by being flexible. Also, imagine building an apartment complex in 22 months instead of 5 years! Clark uncovers a groundbreaking Brooklyn project built like a Lego set, slashing construction time and costs by a third. Discover how modular building is transforming affordable housing and why the U.S. needs to embrace this imaginative solution.
☎️ 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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