Travel Travel Budgeting & Financial Planning

Question 1

What is the primary advantage of using a travel credit card with no foreign transaction fees?

Accepted Answer

Avoiding the 1–3% surcharge on every foreign purchase

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Higher credit limit abroad

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Free airport lounge access

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Automatic travel insurance

Question 2

What is the '50/30/20 budgeting rule' adapted to travel?

Accepted Answer

50% pre-paid, 30% daily spending money, 20% emergency fund

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50% accommodation, 30% food, 20% activities

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50% flights, 30% hotels, 20% food

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50% savings, 30% spending, 20% investment

Question 3

When is typically the cheapest time to book domestic US airline tickets?

Accepted Answer

6–8 weeks before departure

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Day of departure

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1–3 weeks before departure

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12+ months in advance

Question 4

What does 'travel insurance trip cancellation coverage' typically reimburse?

Accepted Answer

Non-refundable pre-paid trip costs if you cancel for a covered reason

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Only hotel costs

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All costs including non-covered cancellations

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Flight change fees only

Question 5

Dynamic currency conversion (DCC) at foreign ATMs or merchants should generally be:

Accepted Answer

Declined — it results in worse exchange rates

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Always accepted for convenience

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Accepted only at airports

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Required by law in most countries

Question 6

What is a 'per diem' in the context of corporate travel budgeting?

Accepted Answer

A daily allowance for meals and incidental expenses

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A type of travel insurance

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An international airline ticket fee

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A hotel loyalty program reward