Stat of the Day 25%: How much domestic airfare prices have fallen from May to August, according to the travel company Hopper. It also asserts that prices will stay near where they are now until they start rising in October, November and December.
Team Clark Survey Results! From travel to food to self-care, many of us have at least one thing we don't mind spending a little extra cash on. This week, we asked you to share your spending splurge. Here are a few responses that we received:
Diana: "Foreign travel. I love experiences. It's mentally, spiritually and emotionally stimulating. It helps you see that people all over the world are more alike than different."
Joan: "Cruises. Love seeing new places, revisiting old places, meeting people and enjoying a nice getaway."
Sidney in Florida: "Marinated artichoke hearts and smoked can oysters."
Marnie in Oregon: "Camping. I don't get a break often from daily life. Camping gets me away from it all so I can breathe fresh air and relax."
Sue in Indiana: "I've set up my second bedroom as a painting studio. I love it. I can go in there anytime and paint. It relaxes me and gets rid of all my anxiety."
Jim in Ohio: "Date night with my wife of 37 years. I can't think of a better investment of my time or money."
Regina in California: "Getting a manicure/pedicure. It makes me feel beautiful and it's a quick pick-me-up from life after tackling two kids and a full-time job. Plus, the foot massage is heavenly."
Skip Airport Security Lines Clark has long talked about the benefits of TSA PreCheck, Global Entry and Clear for some travelers. In this episode, he takes a deep dive into which service is right for you and the credit cards that can help pay for it.