01.05.23 Airbnb Background Checks / Clark’s Christmas Travel Disruption

Airbnb hired a background check company to vet owners and renters, fueling complaints of unjustified bans, mistaken identity, and no real appeal process. Clark weighs in. Also – planes, trains and automobiles – Clark got caught in the Southwest meltdown, and recounts his 3 day journey to make it home by Christmas.

• Airbnb Background Checks: Segment 1
• Ask Clark: Segment 2
• Clark's Holiday Travel Misadventures: Segment 3
• Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

• USA TODAY: Does Airbnb do criminal background checks? Yes. Policy sparks backlash among consumers
• [The Washington Post] Long a fan favorite, Southwest's model now faces questions
• NYTimes.com: The Shameful Open Secret Behind Southwest's Failure
• Costco Travel: 5 Things To Know Before You Book
• The Only Way You Should Pay for a Cruise
• How To Use 'Vacations To Go' To Find Bargain Cruises
• Should I Tip on a Cruise?
• Taxes – Clark Howard Community
• How To Open a Roth IRA
• U.S. Bank Savings Account Rates – Bankrate
• 8 of the Best High-Yield Online Savings Accounts in 2022-Clark.com

Clark.com resources

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

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