Managing Money

Practical advice on budgeting, saving, and handling money before and during international travel. Topics include currency exchange, accessing funds abroad, insurance needs, and avoiding inflated prices.

Accessing Your Money Abroad

Get cash abroad safely using prepaid currency cards, ATMs, and travellers' cheques that work in most countries.

Advice on Exchanging Money

Get the best exchange rates and avoid costly mistakes when converting currency before or during your trip abroad.

Budgeting While on a Trip

Lock in your flights and accommodation early to control trip costs, and budget 1.5 times what you expect to spend.

How to Avoid the Holiday Rip-offs

Protect your wallet from common holiday scams by booking off-peak, comparing travel insurance and skipping overpriced add-ons.

Managing Your Finances While You're Away

Keep your bills and bank account in order while traveling to avoid late fees and emergency cash problems.

Ten Tips to Save Money on Holiday

Cut your holiday spending with practical tips like booking flights yourself, choosing budget destinations, and avoiding airline extras.

Tips for Saving for a Trip

Cut spending on daily temptations and small luxuries to build your travel fund without sacrificing your whole lifestyle.

Travel Insurance Advice

Get travel insurance advice for trips abroad, including what you need to know about medical cover outside Europe.

Vital Medical Insurance in USA: The Facts

US medical costs can bankrupt you without insurance: a broken arm runs £20,000-£30,000, and hospitals may refuse treatment if you're uninsured.