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Clark Biweekly 9 11 25
Sally McDonald
September 11, 2025
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💵 Today’s Top Stories
 | Spirit Airlines recently filed for a second bankruptcy, and there’s other instability. Be very careful about paying with a method that doesn’t offer consumer protections. Read more. |
 | Did you know your home insurance company can drop you? Falling behind on your payments is an obvious red flag. But there are some reasons you may not realize. Read more. |
 | Looking for new ways to save on groceries? This grocery shopping guide will give you big ideas to save more, spend less and keep your food budget on track. Read more. |
 | This apparently lucrative car wash business model is exploding. Here’s why you should be skeptical about signing up. Read more. |
 | One of the three major credit bureaus got breached at the end of July, spilling Social Security numbers and other personal information to identity thieves. Read more. |
💵 Today’s Top Savings Rates
Check out our updated list of Clark.com-approved high-yield savings accounts with the highest rates. Here are the top five APYs on our list as of September 11, 2025.
✈️ Government Scraps Rule Mandating Airlines Give Cash Compensation
U.S. consumers may not get as many legally protected cash outlays as they previously did when airlines cancel or delay flights.
Delayed and canceled flights are one of the more stressful situations we contend with while traveling. And it’s not always clear what the airline should or can do to compensate us.
The legal rules surrounding cancellations or delays have come under the microscope in recent years. Especially when it’s “within the control” of the airline (mechanical issue, staff shortage, system outage, etc.)
The federal government passed a rule that required airlines to pay $200 to $775, and cover meals and hotel rooms, depending on the length of the delay.
What is still required by law, regardless:
Airlines must refund passengers for canceled flights (though you may need to contact them to make sure your refund gets processed).
Travel insurance or credit card protections may offer financial reimbursement if an airline won’t cover the costs you incur from a delay or cancellation.
📊 Stat of the Day
📉 97%: Chance that Fed chair Jerome Powell will cut interest rates next week. That’s according to public predictions market Polymarket as of Wednesday afternoon. Wholesale producer prices fell 0.1% in August as opposed to the expected 0.3% rise, one month after rising 0.7%, further solidifying the odds.
💰️ Deal Alert: Today’s Top Deals
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🎙️ Podcast
Criminals are using high-tech skimmers to steal money from people's bank accounts in a flash, and they're not just at gas stations. The Secret Service is warning people about a massive surge in debit card theft, and if you use a debit card, you could be at risk. Find out how criminals can empty your bank account the minute you swipe your card and the easy steps you can take to protect your money. Also, with power costs rising, are you a sitting duck for huge utility bills? Clark talks about a unique and affordable way to fight back.
☎️ 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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