7 credit cards in Clark’s wallet, Is this Costco membership upgrade worth it?

October 25, 2024 | Read Online

💵 Today’s Top Stories

The 7 Credit Cards in Clark Howard’s Wallet

We opened Clark’s wallet for you. Can you guess the seven credit cards he keeps inside in 2024? Read more.

Is a Costco Executive Membership Worth the Extra Money?

It’s double the price. Is it double the value? We have all the information you need to decide if a Costco Executive Membership is worth it. Read more.

Report: Top 10 Cities for Robocalls

The city most targeted by robocalls hits close to home for Team Clark. Here’s the top 10 list by estimated calls received and how to prevent getting scammed. Read more.

What Is Identity Theft Insurance and Should You Buy It?

You want to protect yourself against the data breaches that only seem to multiply. But you don’t want to get tricked into paying for a service you don’t need. Team Clark has your back. Read more.

🎉 The Best Can't-Miss Deals Today

From credit cards to phone plans to streaming services and more, here are the top limited-time deals as of October 25, 2024.

Credit Cards

Discover it® Cash Back: Unlimited dollar-for-dollar match of all the cash back you’ve earned at the end of your first year.

Phone Plans

Lively: Save $5/month for the first three months on any plan (new customers only). Learn more.
RedPocket: Get a free month of service with any monthly plan or two free months of service with any annual plan. Learn more.
Visible: Get unlimited service for $20/month for two years with promo code SAVE24 (new customers only). Learn more.

Credit Card Bonuses | Phone Plan Deals | Streaming Services

📊 Stat of the Day

📉 -52.6%: The decline in purchasing power of the U.S. dollar in the last 30 years. In other words, what you could buy for a dollar now is less than half of what you could buy for a dollar in 1994. During that same period, the S&P 500 appreciated by 972% (8% per year) after adjusting for inflation.

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🎙️ Podcast

YouTube video by Clark Howard: Save More, Spend Less

Full Show: Protect Yourself From Risky Payment Apps and Why Are We Signing Credit Card Receipts?

Payment apps are becoming more commonplace in our lives. As we enter the holiday shopping season, Clark warns that the lack of protections can harm our wallets. Also, why are merchants making us sign credit card receipts if it’s not required by Visa, Mastercard, Discover or American Express? Clark has a few thoughts.

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☎️ 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.