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Credit card charges when you are overseas

Have you ever wondered about the currency exchange rate when you purchase gifts and souvenirs and pay with your credit while you are on vacation in a foreign country? In some cases you might end up paying much more....because you're "charged at a different rate".
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Cash, Credit Cards or ATMs? Tips on Changing Money

Traveling outside of the United States? Wondering if you should exchange your money into foreign currency before leaving, or in the country you're traveling to? Here's an article by the Houston Chronicle with some useful tips on changing money that can save you money.