The average retirement age has steadily increased for the last three decades...
September 27, 2023 | Read Online | | | Advertisement | | | 💸 Move Your Savings Account Away from the Big Banks | ❝ | | The biggest banks are still paying nothing. And that’s why if you have money that you don’t need right now that’s idle cash in Wells Fargo, Chase, Citi or Bank of America, obviously you hate your money. | | Clark Howard, July 25 podcast |
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| | | 💵 Today’s Top Stories | | | The average retirement age has steadily increased for the last three decades. Here’s what it is now and strategies that will help you live comfortably in retirement. Read more. |
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| | | If you’re looking to save money on a vehicle, you may consider buying from a rental car company. But that idea is worse than ever, Clark says. Read more. |
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| | | Libraries aren’t just for books. You can learn a second language, prepare your kid for the ACT, get help crafting your resume and more. Read more. |
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| | | Costco members just picked up a new benefit. Get same-day visits with a primary care doctor via this service. Read more. |
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| | | Great news for travelers who have one of Team Clark’s favorite credit cards. Fidelity just eliminated this fee. Read more. |
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| | 📊 Stat of the Day | 🏡 87.8: The current Housing Affordability Index score in the United States – the lowest since July 1985. For context, a score of 100 means a median-income family should have exactly enough money to afford a median-priced house with a 30-year fixed mortgage. The score was 104.2 in January and near 175 at one point in 2021. |
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| | 💰️ Deal Alert: Today’s Top Deals | | | | | 🎙️ Podcast | | Full Show: Why Credit Scores Matter and Small Business Borrowing |
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| Credit scores are a really important part of our finances. How concerned should you be with achieving the highest credit score possible? Why are some scores different? Clark explains what a good credit score means and what you should really pay attention to in your credit life. Also, borrowing money as a small business owner can be really tough right now. Clark explains what’s going on and what you need to know. | | | ☎️ 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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