Meghan Coyle

So get this, according to NerdWallet's latest travel price index, lots of travel prices are dropping across the board. Airfares are down 5.2%, hotel prices have dropped 3.7%, and rental cars are down nearly 9% year over year.

So get this, according to NerdWallet's latest travel price index, lots of travel prices are dropping across the board. Airfares are down 5.2%, hotel prices have dropped 3.7%, and rental cars are down nearly 9% year over year.

And here's another interesting fact. Airfare is actually 12% cheaper than it was 10 years ago. That's not something you usually see in consumer categories.

And here's another interesting fact. Airfare is actually 12% cheaper than it was 10 years ago. That's not something you usually see in consumer categories.

And here's another interesting fact. Airfare is actually 12% cheaper than it was 10 years ago. That's not something you usually see in consumer categories.

Flying might still feel pricey, but if you know how to play the game, use points, pack lights, skip seat selection, you can absolutely come out ahead right now. I also recommend frequent flyers look to airline branded credit cards. Some offer benefits like free checked bags if you hold their credit card and that can help keep your prices lower.

Flying might still feel pricey, but if you know how to play the game, use points, pack lights, skip seat selection, you can absolutely come out ahead right now. I also recommend frequent flyers look to airline branded credit cards. Some offer benefits like free checked bags if you hold their credit card and that can help keep your prices lower.

Flying might still feel pricey, but if you know how to play the game, use points, pack lights, skip seat selection, you can absolutely come out ahead right now. I also recommend frequent flyers look to airline branded credit cards. Some offer benefits like free checked bags if you hold their credit card and that can help keep your prices lower.

Oh, well, it depends if you get married.

Oh, well, it depends if you get married.

Oh, well, it depends if you get married.

Oh, can't knock that plan. Tess, thank you so much for helping us out today. On with the show. Wedding bells are ringing. You, Sally, are the pro here since you're getting married this September. Yes. You're also the most wildly frugal and free food obsessed person I know. So I'm excited to hear how your wedding planning is going and what you have in store for your guests.

Oh, can't knock that plan. Tess, thank you so much for helping us out today. On with the show. Wedding bells are ringing. You, Sally, are the pro here since you're getting married this September. Yes. You're also the most wildly frugal and free food obsessed person I know. So I'm excited to hear how your wedding planning is going and what you have in store for your guests.

Oh, can't knock that plan. Tess, thank you so much for helping us out today. On with the show. Wedding bells are ringing. You, Sally, are the pro here since you're getting married this September. Yes. You're also the most wildly frugal and free food obsessed person I know. So I'm excited to hear how your wedding planning is going and what you have in store for your guests.

I remember you're supposed to negotiate things like your Wi-Fi bill, but I never thought about doing this for a wedding dress.

I remember you're supposed to negotiate things like your Wi-Fi bill, but I never thought about doing this for a wedding dress.

I remember you're supposed to negotiate things like your Wi-Fi bill, but I never thought about doing this for a wedding dress.

And make sure to refer your partner so you two can get two sign-up bonuses.

And make sure to refer your partner so you two can get two sign-up bonuses.

And make sure to refer your partner so you two can get two sign-up bonuses.