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A quick trip to pick up snacks turns into afull-blown buying binge.
Youve got to have all those toiletries, of course.
And while youre at it, those shoes look super comfy for walking clearly a must-have.
Oh, and that outfit over there would go great with the new shoes.
Before you know it, youve dropped hundreds more than you intended.
Limit your pre-travel spending to the actual necessities.
But if right now happens to be a weekend day, hit pause.
Airlines tend to raise prices when demand is higher when people have free time to browse and book.
Its tempting to just snap up the first deal you see and move on.
Your bank account would like you to reconsider this approach and do some actual shopping around.
Skipping Loyalty and Rewards Programs
Are you amember of AARP?
An AARP membership provides access to hotel and rental car discounts.
Costco Travel offers discounted vacation bundles.
And travel credit cards can earn you cash back, points, or travel insurance sometimes all three.
You might be surprised by just how much they can save you.
Instead, try packing some snacks and planning simple meals, like oatmeal, for breakfast or lunch.
Even cutting back on one restaurant meal a day can trim your food expenses by 25% or more.
That way, your wallet gets to enjoy the vacation too.
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