How spammers get your email, Free mobile passport app saves you airport time

October 18, 2024 | Read Online

💵 Today’s Top Stories

10 Reasons Why You’re Getting Tons of Spam Emails

Ever wonder how your inbox fills up with spam email? Here’s how those messages end up in your inbox. Read more.

Free Mobile Passport Control App Saves You Time in Airport Customs

This free app helps you avoid paper declaration forms when you travel internationally. Here’s how it works – and how it differs from Global Entry. Read more.

Do You Know How Much Cash Back Your Credit Card Gives You?

You may be surprised to learn your older, bank-issued credit card no longer offers a good cash back rewards program. Avoid leaving money on the table by putting this type of card in your wallet instead. Read more.

Should You Use Taskrabbit To Hire Contractors?

Need someone to tackle some items on your to-do list who has been verified and gone through a background check? Team Clark gathered quotes for an apartment cleaning and got pro tips from a “tasker.” 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 18, 2024.

Credit Cards

NEW! Navy Federal cashRewards Plus: New cashRewards or cashRewards Plus cardholders can get $200 cash back when they spend $2,000 in the first 90 days of opening a new account, and get a one-time $98 statement credit when you pay $49 or more for an annual Walmart+ membership as of account opening. Learn more.

Phone Plans

Google Fi Wireless: Through October 21, new customers can get a 50% discount for four months of unlimited service. Learn more.

Streaming

DISH Network: It was just announced that new DISH Network subscribers will be eligible for two year’s worth of free Netflix. Learn more.
Philo: Get a 7-day free trial.

Credit Card Bonuses | Phone Plan Deals | Streaming Services

📊 Stat of the Day

🚘️ 11%: Electric vehicle sales in Q3 rose by double-digit percentage points year-over-year according to Kelley Blue Book (346,309 sales between July and September). EV market share also increased from 7.8% to 8.9% year-over-year. Tesla’s Model Y, Model 3 and Cybertruck were the top three models.

💰️ Deal Alert: Today’s Top Deals

🎙️ Podcast

YouTube video by Clark Howard: Save More, Spend Less

Full Show: Home Buying Advice After Natural Disasters and Finding Legit Remote Jobs

Hurricanes Helene and Milton have caused catastrophic damage across the southeast. As communities work to recover, there are many things to consider as future home buyers. Clark explains why flood insurance is so important and he shares tools and innovations that can help you find a home safe from natural disaster damage. Also, many of us adapted to working from home during the pandemic. But some companies are calling employees back to the office. If you don’t want to give up your cozy home office, Clark has some tips for finding legitimate remote opportunities and avoiding scams.

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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.