Credit Union of Colorado Offers Financial Tips for a Happy Holiday Season
Don’t let record inflation or holiday fraud schemes put the freeze on your holiday plans. Credit Union of Colorado provides tips to thaw your financial concerns and keep your plans in motion – whether that includes a great holiday vacation, a trip to visit relatives or scoring the perfect holiday gifts.
“The high cost of airline tickets, gasoline and lodging due to record inflation might have you thinking twice about your holiday plans. Scammers are also out in full force this time of year – using a variety of tactics to steal private financial information and holiday joy,” says Madeline Sears, Credit Union of Colorado Fort Collins branch manager. “Credit Union of Colorado is here to help you with tips to help make travel more affordable and avoid common fraud schemes.”
Search for offline travel deals.
Conventional wisdom tells us to search online for the best travel deals. Unadvertised discounts might also be available when you call hotels and car rental agencies directly. You can even ask a friendly customer service agent if there are other discounts they can apply to your reservation.
Redeem your credit card rewards first.
Spend less out-of-pocket by using your credit card points or miles to get you to your travel destination. Depending on your travel plans and reward options, exchanging points for restaurant gift cards might be preferable to using them to…
