3 ways to avoid getting burned by exchange rates and fees when traveling overseas this summer

Don't get overcharged for your Aperol spritz this summer.

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• The US dollar's value has dropped amid concerns over the trade war and mounting deficits.
• Unfavorable exchange rates and transaction fees can jack up costs while traveling.
• Using cash and choosing local currency card payments can help travelers save while abroad.

If you earn your paycheck in US dollars, it's a tough time to be traveling abroad.

As foreign investors...