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Should I update my income with my credit card? (1 15 26)
Sally McDonald
January 15, 2026
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💵 Today’s Top Stories
 | You log into your credit card account and the company asks you to update your income. Should you do it? And what changes based on your answer? Read more. |
 | Innocent airline passengers are being stranded, losing thousands of dollars and even being treated like criminals by law enforcement. The culprit? A sophisticated new wave of travel scams. Read more. |
 | The era of massive, double-digit auto insurance premium increases seems to be over. Some insurers are even cutting prices. And this technology offers hope for more affordable rates in the future. Read more. |
 | Clark’s three favorites haven’t changed. But there have been some recent and notable imperfections among them. What are the best investment companies in 2026? Read more. |
 | A new limited-time offer for this annual-fee Marriott-branded credit card offers a chance at five free nights at a Marriott hotel and an airline credit. Here’s how much you need to spend to earn it. 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 January 15, 2026.
⛽️ Circle K Offers 40-Cent Discount on Gas
Need some cheap gas for the weekend? You can get 40 cents per gallon off the price at Circle K before noon today, assuming you’re willing to join the gas station’s free Inner Circle loyalty program.
Circle K is offering the promotion before a holiday weekend, as Martin Luther King Jr. Day is Monday.
The national average for a gallon of gas sat at $2.84 yesterday morning. So we’re talking gas in the neighborhood of $2.44 per gallon on average with the promotion.
You can sign up for Inner Circle via the Circle K app, on the company’s website or at a Circle K location.
The company is calling the promotion Fuel Day. It has been offering deep discounts on gas a few times a year, according to Quartz.
Unfortunately, due to state regulations, the promotion is only available in 29 of the 50 states, as well as Washington D.C.
📊 Stat of the Day
🍏 20%: Apple’s share of the global smartphone market in 2025, besting Samsung (19%) thanks to 10% year-over-year growth – the most among any of the five biggest global brands.
💰️ Deal Alert: Today’s Top Deals
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🎙️ Podcast
Clark dives into a disturbing new trend in the travel industry that is leaving innocent travelers stranded and banned for life from major airlines. Clark shares a cautionary tale of a passenger who booked a deal through a third-party site, only to discover the ticket was purchased by criminals using stolen credit cards. This "news of the weird" is becoming dangerously common; whether it’s mileage brokering for first-class seats or "UFO" booking sources on social media, the risks are higher than ever. Also, Clark analyzes the current "Growth Recession" defining 2026. To protect yourself against economic cross-currents and stubborn inflation, Clark emphasizes the importance of the classic financial playbook so you can maintain financial security no matter which way the data shifts.
☎️ 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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