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💵 Today’s Top Stories
Stop

Ditch takeout food and gym memberships this year and your wallet will thank you. Here’s the complete list of money-saving opportunities. Read more.

High Yield Savings Accounts

Several banks on our list pay 5%+. But interest rates may be falling soon. If you’re still letting big banks cost you with microscopic interest rates, it’s time to review your options. Read more.

Money

How do you make the most of the money that you come into? Team Clark is here to help you maximize your windfall based on your current financial situation. Read more.

Prescription

Sadly, getting ripped off when you fill prescriptions is commonplace. Clark advises you to use this free tool to price shop before filling any prescription. Read more.

Pet Sitter

Pet sitters often make close to $30 an hour. But there are some hidden pros and cons, which a Team Clark member found out while working as a pet sitter. Read more.

📣 Today’s Top News
🏠️ Today’s Current Mortgage Rates

According to Freddie Mac, 30-year mortgage rates are 6.49% and 15-year rates are 5.66% as of August 15, 2024. The following chart shows the 30-year mortgage rate trend over the last year.

💵 Team Clark Survey
Newsletter survey

Did you spend more, less or the same amount on your summer vacation this year and why? Let us know by using this form and we may feature your response in an upcoming newsletter.

📊 Stat of the Day

💡+15.5%: The year-over-year increase in electric utility bills as of June. It coincided with yet another record-breaking month in terms of warm weather. Clark recently gave tips on how to save money on air conditioning and cooling expenses.

💰️ Deal Alert: Today’s Top Deals
Apple iPad 64GB tablet
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🎙️ Podcast

It’s time for "Clark Stinks!" Christa reads the latest "Clark Stinks!" submissions and Clark responds. Also, Clark predicts that more people may start doing gig work as the economy moves into a slower gear. There are two apps that have grabbed Clark’s attention as resources to find a good side hustle.

☎️ 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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