08.04.22 Free Tsa Precheck, Global Entry & Clear / Online Reviews: 2 Pitfalls To Avoid | Clark Howard Podcast

Labor shortages in larger airports have rendered security lines so unpredictable that people are missing flights. Clark explains how TSA PreCheck, Global Entry & Clear work, and how to get these services for free or discounted. Also - Clark discusses fake positive reviews and the recent Amazon crackdown. A new twist: Negative reviews used to extort merchants. Understand how much the review system is gamed for retailers, restaurants & hotels, and how to best use reviews. 

TSA PreCheck, Global Entry & Clear: Segment 1

Ask Clark: Segment 2

Online Review Extortion: Segment 3

Ask Clark: Segment 4

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