As a followup: 1. Global Entry (international travel precheck for American permanent residents and citizens) is $120 and includes TSA precheck. 2. The high-tier credit cards (Amex Plat, Chase Sapphire Reserve) give you credits for Global Entry and/or TSA Precheck. They cost in ~$600, but my Amex Plat pays for itself with:

  - Global Entry for wife, parents (as authorized users)
  - Uber credit $15/month
  - Clear at the airport- I stacked a coupon and got my wife and I Clear for the price of one
  - Streaming app reimbursement

I am not a paid shill, I just like saving people money (Getting a fancy credit card is more of a break-even venture honestly)