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💵 Today’s Top Stories |
| | The majority of retirees are surprised by their expenses right now. Here are the top categories that are costing more than people expect. Read more. |
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| | Whether you’re getting stock dividend checks, capturing credit card rewards or advertising on your car, there are plenty of angles to make passive income. Read more. |
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| | Take the steps to discover your personalized path to a joyful retirement by starting with our short Money & Happiness Quiz. Uncover insights that align your financial goals with the lifestyle you've always dreamed of. | Take the quiz. |
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| | LifeLock is a household name with consistent advertising built around protecting you from identity theft. But it’s a waste of money, Clark declares. Here’s what you should do instead. Read more. |
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| | Had enough of your cable or satellite TV company hammering your bank account? Here’s how to cut the cord for good and still watch your favorite channels. Read more. |
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💻️ Tech Tip From Kim Komando |
Your photos are a mess: Find what you want with AI-powered albums. On a Mac, open Apple Photos and choose File > New Smart Album. Pick what you want (like photos of the beach) and it’ll pull in pics that match. In Google Photos for the web, go to Albums > Create Album. Here, you can choose the people and/or pets you want to include. Join 575K people who get tech smart with my friend Kim Komando’s free newsletter, The Current. |
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🗺️ Where Is the U.S. Population Moving Right Now? |
Based on do-it-yourself movers, U-Haul ranked the 50 states by net population gain and loss in 2024. |
The trend: Southern states are raking in new residents. |
Top 5 |
South Carolina Texas North Carolina Florida Tennessee
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People also left big cities in droves, with the states holding Los Angeles, Boston, New York City, and Philadelphia at the bottom of the list. |
Bottom 5 |
50. California
49. Massachusetts
48. New Jersey
47. New York
46. Pennsylvania |
FOX wrote that the trend in moving to Southeastern states is because “Americans seek more affordable living, better job opportunities, and improved quality of life.” |
Oklahoma (+30 spots) and Colorado (-31 spots) were among the largest movers in the rankings. |
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📊 Stat of the Day |
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💰️ Deal Alert: Today’s Top Deals |
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🎙️ Podcast |
 | Better Ways to Book Flights and The Evolution of Train Travel in the U S |
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Clark shares updated advice on booking domestic flights, including how new refund rules impact your fare search strategy. Plus, a look at the future of train travel in the U.S. as it starts catching up with other developed nations. |
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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. |
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