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Is the company asking me to commit fraud by asking me to apply for reimbursement of half of trip expenses paid entirely by my colleague?

Recently, I traveled on company business with a colleague. To save money, we agreed to share a hotel room. My colleague booked and paid for the accommodation in its entirety. I paid nothing for the room, or the rental car that they also booked. Now…
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Euros - Can I trust air.money?

Basically, I am travelling soon and require 1500€ which converts to around (£1,183.06) which is fairly good for today's currency exchange rate. The issue is that it's through a company called Air Money (https://www.air.money) Reading through their…
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What is the most travel-friendly bank and card?

good internet banking, which works on any browser phone banking accounts in multiple currencies (USD and EUR are a must - others would be nice to have) can convert from one currency to another without going through a third one card which works…
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Ok to use U.S. Visa gift card internationally?

My daughter received a Visa gift card for Christmas that does not contain a chip. She wants to use it when she travels to the U.K. in April. Will it be accepted?
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Trip Interruption insurance vs. Trip Cancellation insurance: what's the difference?

My credit card says they offer trip interruption insurance as a benefit. I am only familiar with trip cancellation insurance. Are these the same or different?
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Are travel point / reward credit cards worth the hassle and cost?

Are travel point / reward credit cards worth the hassle and cost? Many such cards have fees, and when you try to book there are often restrictions. What has your experience been with these types of cards? How best to use them effectively, if at…
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Best / cheapest way to exchange USD for foreign currency cash?

I'm considering taking a trip abroad in a few months, and would like to exchange a moderate amount of money (say less than $2,500) into a couple of currencies (probably 60% Euro, 30% GBP, 10% something else). I want actual physical cash. My…
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Hidden costs I should be aware of when booking cruises?

we're about to book our first cruise. One of the reasons we want to do it, is essentially it's a cheap way to go on a nice, relaxing holiday. Doing my research, I know that generally, things such as food and board are covered in the initial cost. I…
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Company is late in paying my corporate credit card statement - will it hurt my credit?

I recently took a business trip for my company and was given a corporate credit card, issued under my name (meaning all else fails, I am responsible for the bill). Our finance people have made a lot of mistakes in processing my receipts/paperwork…
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Is there a comparison site for foreign money exchange vendors?

Is there a comparison site for foreign money exchange vendors? When I travel internationally, I find that some of the vendors can charge different types of commissions and the rates vary wildly. Some are flat fee, some are flat fee plus a…
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Are airline reward mile credit cards worth it?

I have excellent credit, and pay off my balances in full every month. I also do a lot of international traveling (5 to 6 times a year) but always fly different airlines (I look for the best value). Is it worth it to get an airline mileage card? If…
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Can I choose which state to pay income tax to when I am traveling and have no permanent residence in the US?

I am leaving for a year-long trip around the world. I will have an income while traveling. Is it possible for me to choose which state will tax me as I will not have a permanent residence in any state? My current state has a flat income tax rate of…
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Passing credit cards fee onto the customer in the UK

A recent comment on this site suggests it's “it is illegal to sell goods at different prices depending on the payment method used” in the UK. Yet, all low-cost airlines in Europe seem to do it. In particular, I am frequently flying with EasyJet (out…
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How much of my spendable income should I set aside for travel and tourism?

Some indications about my income and expenditure patterns may be in order. I save more than 50% of my salary and I earn about 5 times the minimum wage in my country. I am in my early forties. I am not married and I don't intend to. My parents are…
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Is this a reasonable financial plan? - Spend all of your money every few years?

Ok, the title is intentionally a bit facetious. But a bit about my current situation. I live in Europe (a high cost of living country) and save around 10,000 Euros per year. I have been doing this for 2 years, so have around 20,000 in cash, but I…
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