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Being smart aboutbudgetingis essential when planning holiday travel.

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Also seefive signs youre spending too much on travel expenses.

This also allows travelers to break up the cost into smaller pieces.

He said to look for accounts that offer the following.

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For those determined to catch up on their holiday travel savings, Shahnazari recommended aggressive and immediate action.

Consider usingcash-back credit cardsstrategically, converting rewards directly into travel funds.

Resist Overspending

Shahnazari pointed out thatresisting holiday overspendingrequires a multilayered approach.

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This buffer covers potential emergencies like transportation delays, unexpected medical costs or last-minute accommodation changes, he said.

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