Full Show: Airline Cuts & Secret Flight Deals and Serious Student Loan Debt Consequences | Clark Howard Video
Airlines are cutting flights due to economic uncertainty, but this creates a window for deals! Clark breaks down which airlines are cutting back, why travel plans are shifting, and how you can snag a bargain. Plus, a crucial warning if you've booked a flight months in advance! Also, the student loan payment pause is over, and collections on defaulted loans have restarted. Millions could see their wages garnished and tax refunds seized. Clark explains what's happening, who's affected, and what steps you need to take now to protect yourself.
Plus, Christa shares your #AskClark questions and Clark gives his take. All this and more on the May 21, 2025, episode of The Clark Howard Show. Submit your questions: link
00:00 - Intro
01:08 - Airline Cuts & Secret Flight Deals
07:53 - Ask Clark - When is it worth paying more for refundable travel bookings versus taking the cheaper non-refundable option? (Spencer in Illinois)
10:28 - Ask Clark - What’s the best way to stay connected while traveling internationally without racking up massive cell phone bills? (Yvonne in Florida)
17:54 - Ask Clark - Is the Chase Sapphire a good card for a $4,000 international trip—or is there a better travel credit card for this kind of spending? (Tina)
18:10 - Serious Student Loan Debt Consequences
23:59 - Ask Clark - Are paid college planning services like Yorkshire College Planning legit, effective, and legal—or just marketing hype? (Sarah in Massachusetts)
27:16 - Ask Clark - Am I paying too much in fees by staying with Edward Jones, even though I trust my advisor? (Neil in North Carolina)
30:22 - Ask Clark - I open fuel rewards credit cards yearly and then lock them—how many credit cards is too many for my credit score? (Keith in Georgia)
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