Traveling abroad this summer? The US dollar has recently weakened against currencies in countries like France, Japan, and the UK—which means your trip might cost more than you expected. In this episode of Money Moves with Maggie, Maggie shares practical travel tips to help you keep your budget in check.
📌 Topics covered:
• The impact of the weakened dollar
• Budgeting strategies for overseas travel
• Cost-effective destination suggestions
• Why using a no-foreign-transaction-fee card matters
• When it makes sense to stay stateside
💡 Tip: If you’re heading somewhere with a stronger currency, consider padding your budget by 5–10% to avoid surprises.
✅ Watch this quick video to prep your wallet before your passport.
Money Moves with Maggie” features Maggie Shipley, our next-gen advisor at Argent Bridge Advisors. This is a monthly series tailored for Maggie’s audience of millennial/Gen Z next-generation investors. Each video provides quick, actionable insights to help the viewer navigate and optimize finances. Please invite your friends and family to tune in for bite-sized financial tips and insights that seek to empower the next generation of investors when making strategic decisions about their money.
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Maggie Shipley
NextGen Advisor & Financial Analyst
