07.18.23 Summer Travel Update / Clarkonomics: Recession Or What?

With the second wave of summer travel upon us, Clark has an update on mid to late summer travel  prices. Also in this episode, Clark looks at the likelihood of recession as a normal part of a free market, how it would compare by historical measures, the negative and positive effects on the economy, and what you need to know if the economy does slow. 

• Summer Travel Update: Segment 1
• Ask Clark: Segment 2
• Recession Explainer: Segment 3
• Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show

• [The Washington Post] People are spending less on hotels, flights and restaurants
• NYTimes.com: Revenge Spending Helped Push Prices Higher. The Trend Is Turning.
• 4 Things You Should Always Pack in Your Carry-On
• How SVB’s failure 3 months ago has changed banking (and how it hasn’t)
• Guide: Big changes are coming to retirement savings rules and tax breaks because of the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022
• What Is a CD Ladder and When Is It a Good Idea?
• Clark.com - Invest & Retire
• FDA - Outbreak Investigation of Hepatitis A Virus Infections: Frozen Strawberries (Feb. 2023)

Clark.com resources

• Episode transcripts
• Community.Clark.com
• Clark.com daily money newsletter
• Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275

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