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How to Save on Holiday Travel
- #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET How to Save on Holiday Travel
- Join our #CreditChat every Wednesday at 3 p.m. ET. This week, the community shared some great tips on saving during holiday travel. ex.pn/holidaytravel
- #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET What are the expenses you need to think about when traveling this holiday season?
- If you’re traveling with presents and want to wrap them ahead of time, ship them to your destination. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET Leah Ingram @suddenlyfrugal
- Transportation, food, lodging, and getting your presents there. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET Paul Moyer @SavingFreak
- Theusual-carrentals,flights,gas. Butdon’tforgethotelrooms,foodand airlinefees. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET Debbi King @DebbiKing
- Watch for last-minute Christmas gifts that you might feel tempted to buy. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET Tonya Rapley, CFEI @MyFabFinance
- Baggage fees are a real drain on the wallet! Last year, airlines racked in $3.5 billion through these fees. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET Robert Harrow @robert_harrow
- #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET When is the best time to start looking for travel deals and where?
- For flying, eight weeks out is prime, but you can still get good deals up to five weeks out. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET Paul Moyer @SavingFreak
- My favorite tool to use is the Google flight calendar grid, especially if your dates are flexible. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET Tonya Rapley, CFEI @MyFabFinance
- BookairfaresonaTuesday,dealsseemtobe lower.Also,SouthwestAirlinesoffersgreatfreebies. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET KOFE @KOFETIME
- Use websites like Skyscanner and Kayak to find the best deals on flights. Also, purchase your tickets on Tuesday or Wednesday. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET CARE @care4yourfuture
- Clear your cookies every time. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET Debbi King @DebbiKing
- #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET How do you decide the best form of travel for your family?
- Figure out what’s best for your family situation. If you have a lot of kids, then a lot of plane tickets might not make sense. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET CARE @care4yourfuture
- It depends on where you’re going, but if it’s domestic, nothing beats Amtrak for travel with a toddler. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET Mina Ennin Black @WealthwithMina
- Ifyoutravelwithfamily,trytotakeadvantage ofairlinecompaniontickets.Somecreditcards evengivethemoutasperks. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET Robert Harrow @robert_harrow
- For college students, carpool with friends who live in the same city. Megabus and Greyhound are good, cheap options as well. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET CARE @care4yourfuture
- It’s based on how much time we have to travel. For longer trips, we consider driving. If it is a quick turnaround, we fly. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET Tonya Rapley, CFEI @MyFabFinance
- #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET Would you consider getting an airline credit card that rewards you with miles? Pros/cons?
- As long as you’re responsible with the card, sure! Bonus if there are no foreign transactions fees and a microchip. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET Miriam Cross @MiriamSCross
- I have the American Airlines card, and I enjoyed the waived checked bag fee. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET Tonya Rapley, CFEI @MyFabFinance
- Onlygetanairlinecreditcardiftherewardsyougetfrom itmakeupfortheannualfee-thinkofthelong-termcosts. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET Robert Harrow @robert_harrow
- Only if you can pay it off and in full every month. That way you receive the maximum benefits from the card. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET CARE @care4yourfuture
- It all depends on how much you travel! An air miles card might be better because they offer a variety of perks. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET Payoff @payoff
- #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET How can you save on food when traveling?
- Save on travel food by booking a hotel room with a kitchen, so you can cook some meals there. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET KOFE @KOFETIME
- Try and cook as much as you can, or make things that you can take on the road. The grocery store is your best friend. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET Payoff @payoff
- Preparemealsbeforethetrip. Thatway,youdon’tstopforfast foodandthefoodislikelyhealthier. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET CARE @care4yourfuture
- We always look for “kids eat free” restaurants. I have a huge list on my site. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET Paul Moyer @SavingFreak
- If driving, pack sandwiches, wraps, snacks and bring the cooler. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET Tonya Rapley, CFEI @MyFabFinance
- #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET What are some frugal ways to keep kids entertained on long flights/car rides?
- Books from the library, travel games and coloring pages. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET Debbi King @DebbiKing
- If you have an iPad, then there are a multitude of free games and apps to keep them entertained on the car trip. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET CARE @care4yourfuture
- Bringsomefungames, makesuretocheckyourlocal thriftstoretostockup beforethetrip! #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET Payoff @payoff .
- Travel Scrabble, Bananagrams, cards; treat them to one comic book or magazine at the airport. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET Miriam Cross @MiriamSCross
- YouTube videos on repeat are a sanity saver. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET Mina Ennin Black @WealthwithMina
- #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET How can you save on lodging when traveling?
- Stay with family or friends! #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET Ashley Jacobs @wisebread
- Use the bidding process on Priceline. You are leaving money on the table if you aren’t using it. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET Paul Moyer @SavingFreak
- RentoutahomeonHomeAwayor Airbnbtosplitamongfamilyand friends. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET Miriam Cross @MiriamSCross
- If traveling with family, try to get a suite/multi-bedroom to share the cost. Or borrow/rent a friend’s timeshare. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET KOFE @KOFETIME
- See if you can stay with family or friends. Otherwise, look at sites like Kayak, Priceline and other such sites. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET CARE @care4yourfuture
- #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET What are some financial emergencies you can encounter when traveling? How can you be prepared?
- Be prepared for travel financial emergencies. Carry enough extra cash and two days of extra clothes in case your flight gets cancelled. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET KOFE @KOFETIME
- If you booked your vacation with a credit card, you can use travel insurance to help pay for emergencies or cancelled flights. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET Robert Harrow @robert_harrow
- Reviewyourcreditcard benefits,youmightbe surprisedwhatitcoversinthe eventofemergenciesfor rentalsorluggage. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET CARE @care4yourfuture
- Lost luggage, car accident, the list goes on. Make sure to have a copy of your passport and some extra cash on hand. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET Payoff @payoff
- Car troubles! That’s why we have AAA. Also, Geico has roadside assistance. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET Leah Ingram @suddenlyfrugal
- #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET How do you safely and securely manage your finances when traveling?
- When you travel, you’re on vacation, not your wallet. It’s easy to overspend when having fun, so set a budget and stick to it. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET Robert Harrow @robert_harrow
- Use credit instead of debit on your bank card so you are covered for fraud. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET Debbi King @DebbiKing
- Useacreditcardthathasgreatfraudprotectionand alwayshaveabudgetforeveryitemonthetravellist. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET Paul Moyer @SavingFreak
- Create a holiday budget. Plan out your expenses and look for deals to save money on your holiday expenses. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET CARE @care4yourfuture
- For safe travel finances, use traveler’s checks, prepaid debit cards with a set amount to control your budget and only take what is needed! #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET KOFE @KOFETIME
- #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET Any final tips for holiday travelers?
- Don’t forget to have fun and remember what matters most, spending time with the people you love! #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET Payoff @payoff
- Take the time to plan your holiday. Using the right credit cards to pay or booking at the right time can save you hundreds. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET Robert Harrow @robert_harrow
- Payoff @payoff #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET Payoff @payoff Safeguardyourhomewhileaway.Spendlesstime worryingandmoretimehavingfun.
- Remember how important your time is this holiday season. That gift is more important than any monetary gift. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET CARE @care4yourfuture
- Make your home look “lived in” while away (stop paper, mail), have someone shovel walk and put your lights on timers to avoid theft. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET Leah Ingram @suddenlyfrugal
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