Traveling smart with your credit card

Published: July 18, 2008, 3:54 pm

Tags: living with credit, protecting yourself, creditcards, europe, frequentflier, travel

Now that I've completed my series of credit card tales from Europe (that image is of me in Scotland) and warned you of everything from pay potties to overpriced ATM fees, I want to share some additional credit card travel tips -- this time from others. Citi's credit education program, Use Credit Wisely, e-mailed me some great financial travel tips: 1. Set a daily budget: It's exciting to visit a new place, but between the sightseeing, dining out and buying souvenirs for you and your loved ones, it's easy for expenses to get out of hand. Set a daily budget for yourself by dividing your budget for the entire trip by the number of days you'll be away. You will get a clearer understanding of exactly how much money you can spend per day. 2. Only pack what's necessary: From clothes to your credit cards, try to streamline what you take with you on your trip. Limit the number of credit cards you carry. Be sure to take an extra credit card with a separate account

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