Category Archives: Credit Cards
Credit or Debit Card? The Debate Continues….
I’ve written extensively about the advantages and disadvantages of using both credit and debit cards while traveling, but have overlooked one important difference between the two that I’d now like to address. Simply put, credit card transactions offer consumers better … Continue reading
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5 Ways to Save Money When Traveling To Europe
These are difficult times for anyone accustomed to traveling across the Atlantic in the good old days when the dollar was as strong as an ox. European travel now requires serious planning if you want to avoid breaking your bank. … Continue reading
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Car Rental Insurance: To Pay or Not To Pay?
Isn’t car rental insurance grossly overpriced, and can’t money be saved by booking with a credit card that provides insurance on vehicles rented with that card? Yes and yes. Sort of. Car rental companies do make substantial profits by charging … Continue reading
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5 Money Saving Tips For Frequent International Travelers
1) Run, don’t walk, past currency exchange kiosks Usually found in airports, train stations, and at border crossings, currency exchange booths NEVER provide a fair rate of exchange and alwaystack on exorbitant fees. Bottom line: Don’t even consider using them. … Continue reading
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Addendum: Credit Card Foreign Transaction Fees
In my last post I listed two credit cards (Capital One and Discover) that do not charge a fee for foreign transactions. I’ve since found another card I would like to add to the list. 1) Charles Schwab Bank Invest … Continue reading
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Travel Tip: Credit Card Foreign Transaction Fees
Savvy travelers know that most credit card issuers charge an international usage fee (usually 2 – 3%) for purchases made outside the United States. They do this, they claim,in order to recoup what they are charged by Visa and Mastercard, … Continue reading
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Money: 3 tips
Current currency rates can be checked at: http://www.xe.com/ucc/ 1) The best way to access your money in France is by using ATM’s. They’re easy to use, easy to find, and offer a better exchange rate than banks or money changing kiosks. … Continue reading
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