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Whether you have family in another country or you’ve received a panicked phone call from your child studying overseas needing money, rest easy. It’s possible to send money abroad cost-effectively. The best way to send money abroad depends on several factors, including: I have experience sending money internationally from my U.S. bank account to Latin …

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If you’re struggling to stick with your New Year’s weight loss resolution, you’re not alone—64% of adults fail to follow through with their resolutions by the end of January. Vacations can be a fast-track way to destroy a formerly good health kick, especially if you book an all-inclusive package. But it doesn’t have to be …

Battle of the…Vacation? 9 Destinations to Keep Your Weight Loss Resolution on Track Read More »

If you’re looking for your next holiday, a cruise might be just the thing. Cruise holidays are perfect for discovering new and exciting destinations and immersing yourself in the culture as you sail through them. Additionally, it gives you a sense of adventure as you get older. With several cruise lines and so many different …

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Are you wanting to save money on international ATM and foreign transaction fees? I know the feeling. Credit cards and digital wallets are unreliable payment methods in many parts of the world. So, having a debit card to use abroad is vital for taking out cold hard cash. But not all debit cards are equal. …

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The allure of lower costs abroad often turns unsuspecting tourists into expats. But among the laundry list of items that come with moving, expats often overlook changing their bank until they move abroad and are slapped with massive transaction and ATM fees. I’ve been an expat for over a decade, alternating between settling down for …

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Did you know that out-of-network ATM fees cost travelers an average of over $4.50 per transaction? That adds up fast if you’re an international globetrotter, especially when you need to withdraw a different currency with each new country. Before I discovered the Charles Schwab debit card for travel, I painstakingly calculated how much cash I …

Charles Schwab Debit Card for Travel: The Low-down Read More »

Foreign transaction fees. High ATM withdrawal charges. A lack of physical banks to access your money. If you’re already a digital nomad, you’ve likely experienced these issues. And if you’re a nomad-to-be, you’re in luck—I’ll help you skip the banking abroad learning curve. Traveling abroad can drain your wallet in banking fees. So, choosing the …

Best Bank for Digital Nomads: 12 Lucrative Choices Read More »

Whether you own a business or are employed at a remote company, working outside of the office has innumerable benefits. But if you work remotely from home, networking opportunities and making friends typically aren’t among those perks. That’s why digital nomad coliving is becoming a booming industry. By living where you work and working where …

Digital Nomad Coliving: 10 Tips for Choosing Your Digs Read More »