In the news we’re seeing stories of travelers stranded and out thousands of dollars, because of the way they booked flights and hotels. Clark explains how to avoid this trap when making your travel plans. Also today, why PBMs - the prescription benefits managers included in many employer insurance programs - are often more costly than self-paying for meds. Clark gives you ways to save more on prescriptions.

• Warning - Fake Travel Agencies: Segment 1
• Ask Clark: Segment 2
• How To Shop Prescriptions: Segment 3
• Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

• Travel Archives - Clark Howard
• 5 Big Travel Updates Clark Wants You To Know
• How To Freeze and Unfreeze Your Credit With Experian, Equifax and TransUnion
• FTC sues drug middlemen for allegedly inflating insulin prices
• Warning: One Way You Should Almost Never Fill Prescriptions
• 10 Ways To Save on Prescription Drugs
• Will Mark Cuban's Prescription Company Really Save You Money?
• Raisin Review: Can You Trust This Online Savings Marketplace?

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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