Planning for Uncertain Holiday Travel
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This week we’ll discuss ways to save on travel and plan for the unexpected this holiday season.
Topic: Planning for Uncertain Holiday Travel
When: Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at 3 p.m. ET.
Where: Join the live hashtag discussion.
The panel will include Leslie H. Tayne, Esq: Founder and Managing Director of Tayne Law Group, P.C. (f/k/a The Law Offices of Leslie H. Tayne, P.C.); Beverly Harzog: Credit Card Expert and Consumer Finance Analyst for U.S. News; Rod Griffin: Senior Director, Consumer Education and Advocacy, Experian and Christina Roman: Consumer Education and Advocacy Manager at Experian.
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Questions We’ll Discuss:
- How early should you book travel in an uncertain environment?
- How can you protect your holiday travel purchases in the event that you have to make changes?
- What can you do to find the best prices for holiday travel at the last minute?
- What should you consider before committing to holiday travel?
- How can you prepare for the unexpected when traveling for the holidays (like cancelled flights, etc.)?
- If you’re driving, how do you plan for increased fuel costs and other expenses?
- What are some alternative ways to celebrate the holidays if you are not traveling?
- How do you protect your credit while traveling during the holidays?
- How do you manage costs for shipping gifts when traveling?
- Any final tips for planning for holiday travel in uncertain times?
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