Americans lost $10 billion to fraudsters in 2023, which is up $1.2 billion from the previous year.
August 20, 2024 | Read Online | | | | Advertisement | | | 💵 Today’s Top Stories | | | Yes, scams exist every year. But these aren’t ordinary times. Americans lost $10 billion to fraudsters in 2023 according to the FTC, which is up $1.2 billion from the previous year. Read more. |
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| | | Automatic bill pay is convenient, but it can also be dangerous. Clark gives a big warning when it comes to automated debit card transactions. Read more. |
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| | | Every hotel chain offers a loyalty program. But which one offers the best value? The latest rankings reveal the best – but hotels are offering much less to customers than even last year. Read more. |
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| | | Disney aggressively markets this rewards card to people who visit its parks. But our Team Clark review shows why most people will get a better return by using a different rewards credit card. Read more. |
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| | 📊 Stat of the Day | 🍫 $35.9 billion: The sale price of Kellanova, a spinoff from Kellogg’s that includes Pop-Tarts, Cheez-It, Pringles and Rice Krispies Treats. The buyer? Mars, which owns products like M&Ms and Skittles. |
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| | 💰️ Deal Alert: Today’s Top Deals | | | | | 🎙️ Podcast | | Full Show: Should You Buy an Extended Warranty on Your Car and Healthy Vending Machines |
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| Have you seen commercials about warranties and contracts that promise you’ll never pay for expensive car repairs again? Don’t fall for it! Clark explains how these contracts work and why they aren’t worth your money. He also shares the ONLY way you should ever consider buying an extended warranty on your vehicle if you want one. Also, vending machines are normally full of junk food and calories. But there’s a new wave of healthy options popping up all over the country. Plus, Clark and Christa share an entertaining travel story. | | | ☎️ 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. | | Advertisement | | | | | |
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