Archive for the 'Travel And Leisure' Category

Travelers Checks Or Debit Cards?

Steven Gillman asked: My first time overseas, I had to exchange cash in $200 of travelers checks to pay a mountaineering guide who hadn’t heard of American Express. The bank charged me $8. During the same trip, I used my debit card at an ATM to get $200 from my checking account. Once home, I [...]

Checking Your Passport Status Brings Relief

CL Hendricks asked: Delays in passport application can be a real headache when you’re hoping to obtain it quickly. Here’s how you can check the status of your application.Apply: An application should take about 4-6 weeks, or half that time if you choose to use an expedited service. However, in order to ensure that your [...]