💵 Today’s Top Stories

Ever wonder how your inbox fills up with spam email? Here’s how those messages end up in your inbox. Read more.

You probably know most credit cards offer free access to your credit score. But what about these other perks just waiting for you to claim and use? Read more.

Two words: customizable multiview. Yes, sports fans and others are jumping for joy today as YouTube TV finally announced a long-desired feature. Read more.

Costco delivers an exceptional tire-buying experience. And the service doesn’t stop with the sale. Is it competitive on pricing? Read more.

💵 Today’s Top Savings Rates

Check out our updated list of Clark.com-approved high-yield savings accounts with the highest rates. Here are the top five APYs on our list as of April 30, 2026.

TSA PreCheck Touchless ID Expands To 65 Airports

Overall, airline travel is wonderful. You can get from one end of the United States to the other in hours, whereas in the not terribly distant past, it would have taken months.

But one minor inconvenience is waiting in long security lines. We got reminded of that earlier this year when some federal budget funding lapses caused TSA staffing shortages.

Thankfully, there are some “shortcuts” you can take. One of those, which Clark and his team have discussed for years, is TSA PreCheck.

If you already have TSA PreCheck or Global Entry, instead of showing your ID and boarding pass, you just walk through a dedicated lane. The technology verifies you with a quick photo.

These “hands-free security lines” can be huge time-savers. And you can opt in via your airline profile. You’ll need to enter your Known Traveler Number (KTN), your passport number and country.

Make sure the TSA PreCheck Touchless ID indicator appears on your mobile boarding pass, or you won’t be able to enter the dedicated TSA PreCheck Touchless ID lane.

The airports with Touchless ID include Atlanta, JFK and LaGuardia in New York, Los Angeles, Denver, Miami, Dallas-Fort Worth, Chicago O’Hare and more.

📊 Stat of the Day

🎤 $217 million: Worldwide box office generated by the Michael Jackson biopic “Michael” in its first weekend. That’s a biopic record, topping the $180 million or so that “Oppenheimer” grossed in its opening weekend. It’s the second-largest movie debut of 2026 behind “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” ($373 million).

💰 Deal Alert: Today’s Top Deals
🎙 Podcast

Now that the weather is warming up, it’s the perfect time for some financial spring cleaning. Take a close look at your bank statements and identify the "subscription creep" that’s draining your wallet. A great pro-tip is to designate one specific credit card for all subscriptions; it simplifies your tracking and ensures you know exactly where your money is going every month. Remember, ignorance isn't bliss when it’s your hard-earned cash flying out the door for services you no longer use. Also, despite their notorious reputation, timeshares — now often rebranded as "vacation ownership" — have seen a massive resurgence, with 10 million Americans now invested. Big-name hotel brands have put a shiny new coat of paint on these contracts, offering "points" and flexibility instead of the old-school fixed week and location. Clark’s advice remains unchanged: don't let the dream of easy travel turn into a permanent financial obligation you can't escape.

Need Money Help?

The Team Clark Consumer Action Center is a free helpline that can help you navigate your money questions. Call 636-492-5275. Visit clark.com/cac for more information.

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