| ## Preparing for an International Trip I’m getting set to go on a 3-week trip to Japan and it reminded me of a newsletter segment I wrote 2 years ago before my last big international trip (I love reviewing my own newsletters for life hacks!): “Here are a few tips and tricks I’ve picked up over the years: - Cash: I’m bringing my Charles Schwab Bank Investor Checking Account ATM card that I can use anywhere in the world with zero ATM fees (Schwab reimburses the fees). - Credit cards: I’m bringing multiple cards from different banks. All will charge $0 foreign transaction fees and I’ll be sure to pay in the local currency to get the best exchange rate. - Cell phone: Mint Mobile offers an international pass that I’ll activate just bef