Planning My Money: How Much Do I Need?

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Discussion Overview

The thread centers around participants discussing their plans for managing money while traveling, specifically focusing on how much cash to carry and spending expectations during the trip.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal

Main Points Raised

  • One participant mentions planning to bring only a debit/credit card and questions the necessity of cash.
  • Another participant suggests bringing about $50 in cash for incidentals, while relying primarily on a credit card.
  • A different participant shares their experience of carrying at least $100 in cash for convenience, especially for tips and small purchases.
  • One participant highlights the importance of checking daily spending limits on debit cards to avoid issues while traveling.
  • Another participant expresses a desire to attend the event but indicates they cannot go.
  • A participant clarifies that they were inquiring about spending plans rather than cash amounts, expressing a dislike for carrying large sums of cash.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ regarding the amount of cash to carry and the necessity of having cash on hand versus relying on cards.

Contextual Notes

Participants share personal experiences and preferences related to travel budgeting and cash management.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants planning travel who are considering how to manage their finances during trips may find the shared experiences relevant.

PChefAbey
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money are you planning on taking with you or spending. I want to make sure I have enough!

Thanks
 
I am just bringing my debit/credit card... Do you think cash is necessary?
 
I would bring about $50 in cash for incidentals like if you need to get a cab or use the mass transit or tipping people. However, stick with your CC and you will be fine.
 
What you buyin??If you are using your debit card, you might want to check out what your daily limit is. For example, if you are putting your hotel on there and then plan on using it for dining, shopping etc. You might go over your daily limit..then you are stuck with nada!!!

I always take at least $100 in cash. Then I can pay for snacks or food at the airport, we drive from Wyoming then fly out of Salt Lake City, and still have some money for buying a few things before I have to worry about an ATM. I find it easier to always have some cash just in case!

I also take $20 in $1 bills for tips. By the time I tip the parking attendant at the air port, the sky cap going, the sky cap once there (if needed), the taxi or shuttle driver and the bellman at the hotel I have went through almost all my $1s.

As far as how much I am spending??? Good question...I usually allow myself $500 total including hotel. But do I spend that much, usually not! But when I travel (children free) I don't skimp on food and such!

Can't wait to see all of you there!
 
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:( I wish I could go too!:(
 
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I meant how much do you plan on spending, not how much cash you are carrying with you, I hate carrying a lot of cash with me.
 

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