11 ways to save after you retire, Clark’s airfare price predictions for 2025

February 24, 2025 | Read Online

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11 Ways To Save Money in Retirement

Inflation and poor market performance can be scary, especially if you’re living on a fixed income in retirement. We’ve broken down a list of ways to help you save. Read more.

Clark Howard’s Airfare Price Predictions for 2025

Airlines repeatedly slashed prices in 2024 to drum up demand. Now advance bookings are soaring. Here’s what that means for prices going forward, and what you can still do to get deals. Read more.

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Who Should and Shouldn’t Get Help Preparing Their Taxes?

Team Clark examines whether it makes sense for you to hire someone to prepare your tax return and how much it may cost. Read more.

Home Title Lock: Is It the Same As Home Title Insurance?

Home Title Lock monitors your home to keep identity thieves from stealing your equity – a problem that’s been in the news lately. But there’s a better way to protect your home. Read more.

🏠️ Today’s Current Mortgage Rates

According to Freddie Mac, 30-year mortgage rates are 6.85% and 15-year rates are 6.04% as of February 20, 2025. The following chart shows the 30-year mortgage rate trend over the last year.

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🛻 Ford F-150 Loses Sales Crown After 42 Years

For decades, the Ford F-150 led vehicle sales in the United States.

That streak ended in 2024. The Toyota RAV4 toppled the Ford F-150 from the top, where it had remained perched since the early 1980s.

F-150 sales fell 5% year-over-year to nearly 461,000 units. RAV4 sales increased 9% to more than 475,000 units.

Wrote MSN.com: “The RAV4’s rise to the top is attributed in part to its hybrid powertrain, which has become a major draw for consumers seeking fuel efficiency and eco-friendly options …

“Researchers believe the vehicle’s combination of practicality and sustainability has made it a favorite among American drivers, particularly as the demand for hybrid and electric vehicles continues to grow.”

📊 Stat of the Day

🏡 73,000: The approximate number of home listings pulled off the market in December after failing to find a buyer. It’s a common occurrence in winter when fewer buyers are entering the market. But it’s also a 64% increase from December 2023 as the previously-owned housing market continues to languish.

💰️ Deal Alert: Today’s Top Deals

🎙️ Podcast

YouTube video by Clark Howard: Save More, Spend Less

Full Show: Clark Stinks! and Beware Amazon Return Policies

It’s time for "Clark Stinks!" Christa reads the latest "Clark Stinks!" submissions and Clark responds. Also, Amazon is providing customer no-service! Many sellers offer different return policies and it can be really confusing to shoppers. Clark shares a personal Amazon return story you don’t want to miss.

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