Before your next trip, take these 7 steps to protect your finances

Picture this: it's the last night of vacation, everyone's gathered around the dinner table, and when you try to pick up the tab, your card gets declined. Or maybe you're attempting to send money to a family member abroad , only for the transfer to stall without explanation. Frustrating as these moments can be, they're often a sign that your bank's fraud detection system is working exactly as intended. …