Ordering foreign currency ahead of a trip can help lower the cost of exchanging money and maximize the amount you get in return. Using airport currency exchange services is often the most expensive ...

Unexpected fees for changing currency can dent your foreign-travel budget. Find out the best places to exchange currency and ...

Currency exchange options have expanded, but knowing best practices helps you avoid costly misconceptions. While many airport exchanges charge high fees, newer automated kiosks offer more competitive ...

Exchanging currency at the airport may seem convenient, especially when rushing or excited to start traveling. However, this convenience comes at a significant price. Airport currency exchange ...

Upon landing in a foreign country, expect a lot of lines. There’s immigration, passport control and customs inspection. But there’s one line you can — and absolutely should — skip: the airport ...

Banks typically provide better exchange rates compared to airport kiosks or tourist areas. Understanding fees, spreads and rates helps you maximize your currency exchange value. Planning ahead ...

(Reuters) - Vacationers planning to go abroad this summer can save big on their foreign currency transactions if they plan ahead. The best strategy for international travelers is to use a credit card ...

Penny Pryor has more than two decades experience writing, reporting and editing financial services publications. She has contributed to, and edited, the Money Section of the Sun Herald and The Sunday ...