Join our weekly #CreditChat on Twitter, Periscope, Snapchat & YouTube Live every Wednesday at 3 p.m. ET. This week we discussed ways to save money while on holiday.
Our featured guests included: Mickela Mallozzi: Emmy Award-Winning Host of Bare Feet on PBS; Chris Reynolds: Los Angeles Times Travel Writer; Alexander M. Howard: Destination Editor at LonelyPlanet; Lee from BaldThoughts.com; Susan Shain: Traveler & Writer at ThePennyHoarder; Shannon McNay: Community Builder & Writer at MyBankTracker; Rod Griffin: Director of Public Education at Experian and Mike Delgado: Social Media Community Manager at Experian.
Q1: Do you enjoy traveling? Where’s a favorite spot you visited – or want to go?
Q2: What are the expenses you need to think about when traveling?
Q3: What can drain your budget fast when traveling? What do you skimp/splurge on?
Q4: Where (and when) do you go to buy your airline tickets? How do you find deals?
Q5: How do you find great deals on where to stay (while staying safe and comfortable)?
Q6: How do you safely and securely manage your financial accounts when traveling?
Q7: Any favorite tools to help you save money when traveling? Books? Apps? Websites?
Q8: What are some financial emergencies that can happen when traveling? How do you prepare?
Q9: Any final tips for those that want save money when traveling?
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9 Travel Apps to Save You Time and Money via U.S. News
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Emergency Financial Assistance for U.S. Citizens Abroad via U.S. Department of State