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Majority willing to spend more than they would normally be comfortable with on travel this year.

Spending time with family and friends is top motivator.

Nearly half who redeemed rewards in past year did so for something significant.

59% of those who did not receive a full refund have given up efforts.

Over six in 10 canceled plans due to pandemic.

Millennials more likely than elders to miss out on travel rewards.  

The most common things people feel pressured to overspend on to validate success are clothing/shoes/jewelry (23%), social activities/dining out (22%)

In all, about half (52%) of Americans are planning on taking a summer vacation this year, 26% are definitely not

50% sacrifice retirement savings to financially support adult children; Millennials and Baby Boomers disagree on ideal ages for financial independence.

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