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Sally McDonald
September 25, 2025

💵 Today’s Top Stories
Costco vs Sam's vs BJs

We all know about Clark’s obsession with Costco. But does he like it better than Sam’s Club and BJ’s? And how do the three compare? Read more.

lost phone

You reach into your pocket and realize your phone is gone. You can’t find it. You panic. Your entire life is on that thing. What do you do to protect yourself? Read more.

Disney Plus

Disney is raising its streaming prices for the fourth year in a row, with changes coming soon. Find out how much more you'll be paying for your favorite shows on Disney+, Hulu, and more. Read more.

Piggy bank notepad

Team Clark evaluated dozens and dozens of banks to locate the best free checking accounts in America. Is your bank on this list? Read more.

luxury travel

Do you travel often and enjoy luxury? You may find an annual-fee card that offers perks and rewards is well worth it. Team Clark names and compares the best options on the market. 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 25, 2025.

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✈️ 10 Best Airline Loyalty Programs

Clark consistently recommends being brand-agnostic when it comes to searching for deals on flights, hotels and other things.

Loyalty programs have been devaluing points in major ways in recent years. And the biggest weapon you have in the hunt for the best deal is comparison shopping.

Limiting yourself to one company can force you into a price point-for-quality outcome that’s far worse than what virtual free agents can score on the open market.

And who knows if, in the future, artificial intelligence will penalize brand-loyal customers even further, knowing they’re less price-dependent?

Still, some people love the familiar when it comes to travel. And Point.me has devised a significant ranking system for airline rewards programs.

If you want to go that route, or you sign up for every company’s program even as a travel free agent, here are the top 10 in North America for 2025:

  1. American Airlines AAdvantage

  2. Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan

  3. United MileagePlus

  4. Air Canada Aeroplan

  5. JetBlue TrueBlue

  6. Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards

  7. Delta Skymiles

  8. Frontier Miles

  9. Allegiant Allways Rewards

  10. Spirit Airlines Free Spirit

📊 Stat of the Day

🧳 1,800: The approximate number of flight attendants that Spirit Airlines will let go just before the busy holiday season. The discount airline continues to shrink as it goes through a second bankruptcy in a short time.

💰️ Deal Alert: Today’s Top Deals
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🎙️ Podcast

Clark dives into a new report that reveals the minimum savings needed to retire in every single U.S. state. The numbers are shocking, and the difference between the cheapest and most expensive states is more than you think. Also, are you feeling the pain of high fast-food prices? You're not alone. Clark explains why major chains are slashing prices and bringing back value deals. Find out why this is happening, what to look for, and how to get the best deals using fast-food apps. The value wars are back, and your wallet will thank you.

☎️ 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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