Market forces have increased supermarket costs by 13% over the past year, while restaurant price increases have gone up roughly half that. Clark shares how it can actually be more cost effective to eat out at times. Also, there’s been public backlash against airlines shrinking seat size and now there’s an FAA comment period as to whether they should regulate how much space passengers get. Clark weighs in, factoring in designer safety & comfort innovations.

• Food Inflation-Supermarkets vs. Restaurants: Segment 1
• Ask Clark: Segment 2
• Airline Seat Size & Innovation: Segment 3
• Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

• WSJ.com: Southwest and Other Airlines Try Something New: Giving Passengers What They Want
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• Here's How Easy DIY Pest Control Can Be
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• 7 of the Best Free and Cheap Resume Builders
• Longevity Insurance: What Is It and Do You Need It?
• How To Minimize the Damage of Unpaid Bills to Your Credit Score
• 12 Things You Never Knew You Could Get From Your Local Library
• How To Save Money: 35 Ways To Reduce Expenses

Clark.com resources

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

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