# 10.16.26 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Winter Travel Strategies

An episode of [The Clark Howard Podcast](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/207724573), 16 Oct 2026, 43 min.

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Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also, even if oil and jet fuel prices drop, major U.S. airlines warn that fluctuating costs mean high airfares are here to stay for the foreseeable future. With flight delays and unpredictable pricing making winter travel tricky, flexibility and preparation are key. Clark breaks down his top strategies for beating high airfares and making your travel budget go further. All this and more on the October 16, 2026, episode of The Clark Howard Show. Submit your opinions or questions: Ask Clark. • Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2 • Winter Travel: Segment 3 • Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: • Why Clark Says You Should ‘Ignore’ Paze as Trendy New Payment Option • TSA PreCheck® vs. Global Entry vs. CLEAR+: Which Is Best for You? • Is There a Safe Way to Use Your Debit Card? - Clark Howard • Follow Clark Howard's #1 Rule To Travel Cheap • Booked a Flight? This New Tool Will Tell You When the Price Drops • Today's Top Travel Deals -ClarkDeals / Travel Archives - Clark Howard • Points Path Review: This Free Tool Makes Using Travel Points Much Easier • Clark Howard’s Secrets to Beating Sky-High Airfares and New Hidden Fees • Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card Review: What To Know About the Travel Card Clark.com resources: • Episode transcripts • Community.Clark.com / Ask Clark • Clark.com daily money newsletter • Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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