Studying abroad is an opportunity and responsibility. Going abroad will be a chance to gain a quality education and become responsible because you will be staying alone for the first time in your life. While you get this much-awaited freedom, you will also need to be able to cook your meals, do all the grocery shopping…
FOUR REASONS YOU SHOULD STOP USING OLD-STYLE FINANCIAL SERVICES TO SEND MONEY ABROAD. If you have spent significant time working abroad or have tried supporting your family overseas, you know that the process of sending money abroad can be very stressful. It costs both time and money-often too much of both. There is a…
NRE vs NRO account for NRIs? What’s the difference and how to choose? An NRI (Non-Resident Indian) with incomes both overseas and in India faces difficulties handling their finances. They also find it challenging to keep track of different bank accounts in other countries. Money management also becomes difficult even when they try to…
FOREX CARD / DEBIT CARD / CASH: WHICH ONE SHOULD YOU CHOOSE FOR YOUR NEXT TRIP ABROAD? Should I use my credit card or debit card? Forex card or cash? It is a question that hovers around before you leave for your next trip abroad. It’s always better to do a little homework on how…
TIPS FOR UTILIZING LEFTOVER FOREIGN CURRENCY WHEN RETURNING FROM YOUR ABROAD TRIP After returning from abroad, there is every possibility that you have some leftover foreign currency notes and funds in your forex card. Back in the foreign land, you have the options to either convert it there or play the waiting game if…
HOW TO OPEN A US BANK ACCOUNT: A GUIDE FOR NEW ARRIVALS IN 2021 To make your transition better and quickly adapt to a new environment, opening a U.S. bank account as soon as you arrive there will be of great help. It can help you pay bills, send and receive money transfers, deposit…
