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Don’t let your summer travel plans turn into one for the criminal. As technology becomes more pervasive and capable of storing more and sending it faster, the risk of identity theft continues to grow.

Don’t let your summer travel plans turn into one for the criminal. As technology becomes more pervasive and capable of storing more and sending it faster, the risk of identity theft continues to grow.

Experts are divided about whether investors should dabble in foreign currencies.

Did you know that you may be able to recoup at least some of the cost difference in the form of a voucher for a future flight? 

Whether you are traveling abroad or staying stateside, follow these tips to get the most out of your vacation dollars.

All cruises are bargains right now, but as long as were shopping we might as well get the best value for our money.

Despite gas prices hovering around $4 a gallon in many parts of the country and rising food prices, there are still many affordable, family-friendly vacation spots for families to have a great time this summer without breaking the bank.

Cash-strapped airlines are not only charging for on-board food, extra leg room and checked luggage, but some have also made it harder for passengers to redeem free flights.

A different credit card system may leave you stranded without funds abroad.

Now that the age of the 'stay-cation' has ended, travel advisors to the wealthy elite detail how they're planning their clients next exorbitant adventures.

Think this is overplaying the idea that traveling without a credit card could invite disaster? Consider the following.

What happens to airline miles when you cancel the card associated with them?  

Travelers flying to and from the East Coast are stranded due to Irene's deadly run, which canceled thousands of flights.

An increase in business travel might be good for Wall Street, but  leisure travelers beware: The massive discounts youve enjoyed recently are quickly fading. 

Nokias new 100 and 101 phones offer a simple user interface for around $30 that appeal to consumers who dont need all the bells and whistles that come with a smartphone. 

If you have to cancel travel plans, don't let your money leave home without you.

Cruise value season just kicked off and consumers looking for a deal will have to do their homework. 

Beaches are heating up but for real heat without the cooling influence of the sea, head for the desert or a city near one. Online travel advisers Cheapflights (www.cheapflights.com) offers its top 10 desert city destinations. Reuters does not endorse this list:

While American credit card issuers are taking baby steps toward using the chip-and-PIN technology that's largely replaced magnetic stripe credit cards in Europe, they're likely not moving fast enough to prevent Europeans from facing major challenges when using their credit cards in the United States.

Britain is crammed with overpriced restaurants, plagued by expensive hotels and let down by overrated tourist attractions, according to the latest edition of the Lonely Planet Guide.