Unlock insights on vacation spending to leverage summer travel trends, and dive into the latest employment report. 

Planning to travel this summer? In this episode of NerdWallet’s Smart Money podcast, hosts Sean Pyles and Anna Helhoski delve into the world of summer travel. They discuss the key findings from NerdWallet’s 2024 Summer Travel Report, revealing insights into Americans’ vacation plans and expected spending. NerdWallet travel rewards expert Sally French joins them to dissect the latest trends in airline fees, price fluctuations, and factors influencing travel decisions. Whether you plan on traveling across the globe, or staying local, understanding summer trends can help you optimize your travel planning.

Later in this week’s Money News roundup, Sean and Anna cover the latest money headlines, including the March employment report and a new student loan relief program. From travel and job market trends to initiatives aimed at reducing student loan debt, this episode highlights some evolving aspects of the American financial landscape.  

In their conversation, the Nerds discuss: summer travel, vacation spending, travel trends, money news, airline fees, travel expenses, travel insights, travel decisions, travel tips, travel rewards, employment report, job market trends, student loan relief, student loan debt, financial developments, personal finance, summer vacations, travel planning, inflation impact, travel industry, airline pricing, travel costs, budgeting tips, financial decisions, economic indicators, financial trends, travel research, travel data, travel analysis, vacation budget, travel hacks, budget travel, money management, financial advice, money-saving tips

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