Stat of the Day 2.5%: The amount that home prices have fallen from the spring 2022 peak. Prices in November 2022 were 8.6% higher year-over-year, but that represents the first single-digit year-over-year growth in 21 months.
Team Clark Survey Results! As we near the end of the first full week in 2023, we wanted to know if you have any financial New Year's resolutions. Here are a few of the responses we received:
K in Georgia: "Make a realistic budget and stick to it! And follow Clark's savings plan.
Tammy in Washington: "Save $10,000. Pay off all revolving consumer credit. Create and manage to a budget using a budgeting app.
Shivam in Florida: "Max out Roth IRA contributions. Contribute 15% more to my 401(k). Cut down dining out. Buy my first home.
Tom in Florida: "Give away 10% of my income to a trust foundation. Of those funds, 8% go to charities that have been vetted by my children. My goal is to teach them to invest the 10% wisely and then to give away 8% per year to the best charities."
Susan in New Hampshire: "Save more! I'm going to shop at Amazon less, put at least $3,000 in an HSA and save like Clark. I'm also committed to make at least six extra car payments this year. I typically pay an extra $100 to $200 quarterly, so this will be a stretch for me."
Airbnb Background Checks and Clark's Southwest Travel Fiasco Airbnb has experienced some problems lately. With new background checks in place, is it better? There are a few things you need to know. Also, did you fly during the holidays? Southwest had a major meltdown and Clark experienced a crazy travel journey!
