How to Save on Holiday Travel

Do you have to do some traveling this holiday season? Don’t let the seasonal prices get the best of you! This chat featured tips and tricks to help you save money on your travel expenses. Our panel included: Tonya Rapley– Certified Financial Educator, Millennial Money Coach and Founder of MyFabFinance.com, Paul Moyer– Founder of SavingFreak.com, Rod Griffin– Director of Public Education at Experian, and Mike Delgado– Social Media Community Manager at Experian.

You can view the full discussion on Blab here.

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Questions We Discussed:

Q1: What are the expenses you need to think about when traveling this holiday season?
Q2: When is the best time to start looking for travel deals and where?
Q3: How do you decide the best form of travel for your family?
Q4: Would you consider getting an airline credit card that rewards you with miles? Pros/Cons?
Q5: How can you save on food when traveling?
Q6: What are some frugal ways to keep kids entertained on long flights/car rides?
Q7: How can you save on lodging when traveling?
Q8: What are some financial emergencies you can encounter when traveling? How can you be prepared?
Q9: How do you safely and securely manage your finances when traveling?
Q10: Any final tips for holiday travelers?