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March 12, 2025 | Read Online

The 2024 Top 10 Biggest Public U.S. Philanthropists list just came out. Later in this email, find out who took the top spot and which charities Clark is tied to.

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10 Cities Where You Can Still Buy a Home Under $200,000

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How To Value and Sell Coins, Jewelry and Sterling Silver

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🙇 10 Biggest Public U.S. Philanthropists

Clark values charitable giving, both financially and through sweat equity and showing up.

Some of his biggest charitable ties include Habitat for Humanity, Prostate Cancer Foundation and Clark’s Christmas Kids.

We’ve written on how to choose the best charities and the best ways to make charitable donations.

Speaking of donations, the annual list on the largest public charitable donations in 2024 just came out.

Media mogul Michael Bloomberg lapped the field, at least among publicly disclosed donations. He said: “I’ve never understood people who wait until they die to give away their wealth. Why deny yourself the satisfaction?”

Here are the top 10:

1. Michael Bloomberg: $3.7 billion
2. Reed Hastings & Patty Quillin: $1.6 billion
3. Michael & Susan Dell: $1.5 billion
4. Warren Buffett: $1.2 billion
5. Mark Zuckerberg & Priscilla Chan: $1.1 billion
6. Ruth Gottesman: $1 billion
T7. Melinda French Gates: $500 million
T7. Thomas Golisano: $500 million
9. Roy & Diana Vagelos: $480 million
10. Phil & Penny Knight: $370 million

💸 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 March 12, 2025.

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📊 Stat of the Day

🗺️ 40%: The share of the world’s super rich that reside in the United States (to be precise, “almost” 40%). That’s nearly double the share that lives in China, which is second in the world. There are more than 905,000 individuals in the U.S. with more than $10 million in assets.

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Full Show: 6 Mistakes To Avoid Before Retiring Early

Are you dreaming of an early retirement but worried about making costly mistakes? In this episode, Wes uncovers six critical errors to avoid before taking the leap. With recent trends of companies offering buyouts and encouraging early exits, it's more important than ever to be prepared. Wes explores the shift in retirement expectations, from the traditional model to the modern reality, and discusses how to navigate this changing landscape. Don't let these common mistakes derail your early retirement dreams.

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