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Stephen C. Bach CFP®

Financial Advisor

 

7:12 Financial LLC

309 Henry Lane

Wallingford, PA 19086

 

610-892-1718 (Phone/Fax/Text)

 

712financial@lincolninvestment.com

 

www.712financial.com

July/August 2026

Safe Financial Travel

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Summer getaways are fun—but costly if you're not careful. Protect your money with these quick tips:


  • Alert your bank/credit cards — Tell them your travel dates and destinations to avoid card freezes.

  • Set a firm budget — Include flights, lodging, food, activities, souvenirs, plus a 15% buffer for surprises. Track spending daily.

  • Use credit cards wisely — They offer better fraud protection than debit. Avoid public Wi-Fi for banking; use a VPN if needed. Carry some cash as backup.

  • Dodge scams — Book only through trusted sites, skip wire transfers, ignore "free trip" offers or fake rentals. Verify everything.

  • Monitor accounts — Check balances daily via apps and enable transaction alerts. Report issues immediately.


Plan smart, stay vigilant, and enjoy your trip worry-free—your wallet will stay safe too!


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