And on the travel theme…few seem to know you can grab a helicopter in downtown New York and take it to JFK or Newark airport for less than $160 each way. US Helicopter will fly you over all the traffic - and even check your bags nad clear you through security when they pick you up - so you can go straight to your gate once you land at the airport. Flying time? 8 minutes. Think of it as Taxi Fare + Time Saved + No TSA line + Experience = Justification. Flights every half hour from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm. PURCHASE TX

Want to be expedited through the security line, regardless of your frequent flyer status? Clear is likely your new best friend. A biometric scan of iris, fingerprints and a photograph will put you in their system. They give you a card, and you now get to cut to the front of the security line. If you don’t like the service or feel it isn’t living up to the promises, you can get a pro-rated refund. Privacy concerns are understandable - but might be worth it. Operates out of major airports and they boast 90% renewal rate of 100,000 members. $28 First time fee, $100/year. Iris scans - the future’s coming.