Labor shortages. reliability problems and high costs are plaguing travel this summer. But the cruise industry is seeing lower demand. Clark explains how you can get screaming deals on cruises and on certain air travel destinations. Also, over 20 million tax returns remain unprocessed. A beleaguered IRS and frustrated taxpayers - Clark recounts how we got in this awful mess and makes the case for a simplified tax code. 

• Travel Deals: Segment 1
• Ask Clark: Segment 2
• IRS Delays: Segment 3
• Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

• New Report: The 8 Best Cruise Lines for the Money
• How To Use 'Vacations To Go' To Find Bargain Cruises
• 6 Steps To Getting the Best Car Rental Deal
• AutoSlash Review: How to Save on a Rental Car
• Follow Clark Howard's #1 Rule To Travel Cheap
• Tello Mobile Review: 5 Things To Know Before You Sign Up
• Tello: Build Your Own Plan
• Takata recall grows by 3 million more faulty airbag inflators
• How To Save and Invest the Clark Howard Way

Clark.com resources

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

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