The Daily Money: Vacationing on a budget
Good morning! This is Betty Lin-Fisher with today's edition of The Daily Money.
Summer travel is around the corner for many travelers, but less may be more when it comes to summer vacations this year, reports my colleague Eve Chen.
While travelers are still planning to get away, many are shifting their destinations, trip duration and other factors amid economic uncertainty.
An April 28 to May 1 survey of 2,000 U.S. adults commissioned by members-only home-swapping community Kindred found that 90% were 'actively looking' for ways to save on summer travel.
What are some ways to save on your summer travel plans?
Is that customer service site real?
When something is wrong with a product or we have an issue with a company, we're itching to connect with someone from customer service to make it right.
But a growing number of scammers are creating fake customer service phone numbers or websites, or even connecting with someone venting on social media to take advantage of the situation.
Here are some tips to protect yourself.
Could iPhones really cost $3,500?
President Donald Trump is threatening a tariff of at least 25% on Apple if iPhones are not manufactured or built in the United States.
Experts agree a new tariff could drive iPhone prices higher, but disagree on how much.
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