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MakingCents with Navy Federal

Welcome to MakingCents, a podcast brought to you by Navy Federal Credit Union. Your hosts, Emily Bigham and Brandi Gomez, will be chatting with Navy Federal's experts on how to help you make sense of your money. As members of the military, veterans and their families, financial health can mean anything from transitioning to civilian life, re-thinking your budget during a time of economic uncertainty, discussing how to have “the money talk” with family, and so much more. Emily and Brandi are here to ask the right questions and make sure you’re getting the information you need to make the most of your money. Subscribe today and tune in each week. Tell us the financial questions you want answered, today. You can reach Emily, Brandi and the team at makingcents@navyfederal.org. From Emily, Brandi and the team, welcome to MakingCents—"Making Your Financial Health Our Mission."

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MakingCents with Navy Federal

Travel Smarter and Stretch Your Vacation Dollars

June 12, 2025 • Navy Federal Credit Union

Emily Bigham sits down with guest Thomas Racca, Manager, Personal Finance Management, to share tips on how to budget for travel plans, earn extra money for your travel funds and stretch your vacation dollars further so you can plan an affordable trip without compromising the fun. Here’s what we’re covering this episode:

· Creating a Realistic Travel Budget (2:04)

· Automating Saving and Utilizing Credit Cards (8:11)

· Budget-Friendly Activities (14:53)

· Using AI as a Travel Agent (22:08)

If you're planning to travel, Navy Federal Credit Union shows you how to save for your trip and secure your finances while traveling.

· Top Travel Tips to Save You Money and Make Your Trip a Success

· Save to Make Your Dream Vacation a Reality

· A Beginner’s Guide to Using Credit Card Points for Travel

· Vacation Security Essentials

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