7. B.Y.O.S.
You never know when you’re going to get a case of the munchies, but when sitting idle on a plane or train it’s bound to strike at some point in the journey. They know you’re trapped with limited options, so they can charge an arm and a leg for a bag of chips or a stale granola bar. So, just bring along a few snacks of choice when you’re headed for a trip to save you this annoying gouge.
8. Call Your Credit Card Company Before You Travel Overseas
Many credit card companies slap on sneaky charges when you leave the country, which can get pretty pricey (3 to 5 percent per transaction) if you’re caught unaware. So it’s always a good idea to call your credit card company before you head out of the country to wrap your head around these extra charges. Consumers need to make sure they won’t encounter any surprise expenses waiting to pounce when they pull out their plastic at an overseas ATM, hotel or riverside cafe. If you travel overseas a lot, keep a card with no foreign transaction fees in your wallet to bypass these charges.
