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    Why The Same Purchase Abroad Can Cost Different Amounts On Different Credit Cards

    by joeheg March 12, 2026
    by joeheg March 12, 2026

    If you travel internationally and pay attention to your credit card statements, you might notice something odd. The same purchase in a foreign currency can show up as slightly different amounts …

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    Do’s & Don’ts When Getting Cash For International Travel

    by joeheg November 20, 2025
    by joeheg November 20, 2025

    Right now, international travel from the United States is as popular as ever. Flights across the Atlantic and Pacific are packed, and prices often still feel higher than they did …

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    Uber Emails Tourists Claiming Its New 1.5% Fee Saves Money

    by joeheg September 22, 2025
    by joeheg September 22, 2025

    A while ago, Uber quietly flipped a switch that caused a lot of frustration for frequent travelers. They began automatically enrolling customers into “Preferred Currency Pricing” — which means instead …

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    Always Pay in Local Currency When Traveling Abroad

    by joeheg January 26, 2025
    by joeheg January 26, 2025

    When traveling outside of your home country, figuring out how much things cost in relation to your currency can be difficult. You need to know the current conversion rate between …

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  • Credit Cards

    Credit Card Review: American Express Everyday Preferred

    by joeheg August 29, 2023
    by joeheg August 29, 2023

    Although sign up bonuses can give you a quick boost to your points and miles balances, the majority of our points are earned through everyday spending. It may not be …

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    The Credit Cards We’ll Bring On Our First International Trip in 18 Months

    by joeheg July 1, 2021
    by joeheg July 1, 2021

    Our last trip outside of the U.S. was back in December 2019. I’m getting ready for our upcoming travels and have to consider which credit cards to put in my …

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