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When shopping abroad, the good news is that most major credit cards are accepted internationally. The bad news is, you can't pay for everything with plastic, so you will have to purchase local currency - then change it all back again when you leave.
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Americans are getting less bang for their buck in Europe. The value of the dollar against the euro, British pound and other European currency has fallen. Still, you can Read More
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Traveler's checks are a convenient and safe way to handle currency while on the road. Read More
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