Here are the best things you can find on sale this month!
October 02, 2023 | Read Online | | | | Advertisement | | | 💰️ Forget Black Friday: The Best Deals Are Here Now | October is the new November for Christmas shopping and holiday deals, Clark says. | “You should get your act together now to start doing your Christmas shopping,” Clark says. “The early bird’s gonna get the worm.” | Some of the specific items with available discounts include: | TVs: “I just saw a sale for a 65-inch TV for $299,” Clark says. Computers: Windows, Macs, Chromebooks Clothing: Better deals than normal due to competition from Shein Christmas: Frontloading sales more than usual | Why is this October different? | Retailers use back-to-school sales as a measuring stick, Clark says. And that milestone in the calendar yielded poor results this year. | That’s causing retailers to get nervous about their Christmas inventory, which they often buy a year in advance, Clark says. | Plus, Amazon is staging the year’s second set of Prime Days on Oct. 10-11. Expect a lot of other retailers to launch competing sales. | For more on items that you may find at a discount, check out the first headline below. | | 💵 Today’s Top Stories | | | Want an iPhone at a discount? Now’s the time. (We promise we won’t tell Clark!) It’s also a great month for tools, grills, outdoor furniture, travel and more. Read more. |
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| | | You’ve heard of Amazon Prime, but what about Walmart+? It’s cheaper and Clark likes it. Here are the benefits Walmart gives you. Read more. |
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| | | The idea of them sounds great. But travel rewards credit cards often come with annual fees of hundreds of dollars. Here’s how much you need to spend on travel to make the math work. Read more. |
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| | | Financial advisors can be instrumental parts of managing money wisely. But do you really need one? Our in-depth guide will help you determine if hiring one is right for you. Read more. |
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| | | Costco fanatics can get even more out of their club memberships with this companion rewards credit card. We’re talking 2% cash back on Costco purchases and 4% cash back on gas. Read more. |
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| | 📊 Stat of the Day | 💳️ 31.2%: Share of all payments made via credit card in 2022. It marks the first time that credit cards are the most-used form of payment. Cash held the No. 1 spot as recently as 2017 and debit cards have been No. 1 since. Checks have fallen to 3.8%, but represent 14.3% of purchases of $500 or more – No. 2 behind “bank account number or online bill pay.” |
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| | 💰️ Deal Alert: Today’s Top Deals | | | | | 🎙️ Podcast | | Full Show: Clark Stinks! and Medicare "Disadvantage" Plans |
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| Christa reads the latest "Clark Stinks!" submissions and Clark responds. Also, Medicare Advantage Plan flyers may start to flood your mailbox. Unfortunately, many people who select these plans regret it. Clark explains why he doesn’t like these Medicare “Disadvantage” Plans and why you should consider alternatives. | | | ☎️ 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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