Clark’s strict auto loan rule (2 26 26)

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Sally McDonald
February 26, 2026

💵 Today’s Top Stories
Auto loan car

Car prices are finally moderating. Before you rush into a new auto loan, learn the maximum auto loan term length that Clark says you should accept. Read more.

Streaming

What’s old is new again. Streaming services and customers are increasingly turning to bundling to save money. Here are the top bundles including Disney’s array, Peacock and Apple TV and more. Read more.

Team Clark researched the best credit card rewards programs in popular senior spending categories. Here are our favorites and why we like them for seniors. Read more.

Foreign currency money travel

Here’s how to avoid sneaky fees, convert to local currency and ensure your credit cards work. Read more.

Learn just about anything without paying a dime. You can pick up a fun hobby, start a side hustle, get a promotion at work and more right here, right now with one of the free courses we’ve vetted. 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 February 26, 2026.

💻️ Gig Work in Retirement Can Help You Travel More

Retirement and travel go together like peanut butter and jelly, milk and cookies, chips and salsa … well, you get the picture.

Whether you’re planning your future retirement or living it, though, you may feel limited by your budget on a fixed income.

Well, it’s easier than ever to continue earning some extra pocket change in retirement. You don’t need to polish off your resume, hire a head hunter and convince a corporation to hire you in your 60s or beyond for big bucks and 40 hours a week.

Kiplinger recently published “5 Side Gigs That Let You Travel the World in Retirement,” listing these potential gigs (that are also flexible in terms of location):

  1. Travel services consultant

  2. Freelance writer

  3. Online tutor/teacher

  4. YouTube travel creator

  5. Pet sitter/pet walker

Gig work in retirement lets you keep income flowing while potentially doing something you love. That could be exploring new places, sharing your expertise or staying socially engaged.

It’s flexible, purposeful and helps stretch your savings.

Building on what Kiplinger published, here are a few other ideas:

  • Tour guide

  • Remote customer service

  • Child care

  • Seasonal hospitality roles

  • Remote bookkeeper

  • Sell crafts or art

📊 Stat of the Day

🏠️ 5.99%: Average 30-year fixed mortgage rate as of Monday morning. It matches the lowest number sincd 2022 (numbers “briefly dipped into the 5% range for a few hours in January”). Applications to refinance home loans are up 130% year over year.

💰️ Deal Alert: Today’s Top Deals
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Sam's Club
🎙️ Podcast

Clark dives into the frenzy surrounding gold and silver as they dominate the headlines. He discusses the critical difference between "investing" and "hedging," and explores the high costs of physical ownership – including the "spread" and storage risks. Also, from "buy-it-for-life" coffee makers to simple, no-frills washing machines, discover why paying more upfront for simplicity can save you a fortune in repairs and replacements. Clark breaks down why "designer" features often mean more points of failure and why the most effective tools are usually the ones that focus on doing one job well.

☎️ 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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