The real exchange rate (and how you can get it)
There are many reasons why you might be wondering about the real exchange rate. Maybe you’re looking to send money overseas, to a friend or family member, or...
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Hard Brexit? Soft Brexit? Smooth? Cliff-edge? Brexit meanings
Hard Brexit? Soft Brexit? Smooth? Cliff-edge? So many terms it’s hard to keep them straight. This article will attempt to answer a few of those questions.
Commercial, tourism and parallel dollar: How do exchange rates work in Brazil?
An exchange rate seems like such a simple concept, right? In today’s world, traveling between countries or sending money abroad has become second nature to...
What determines exchange rates? 5 influencing factors
Exchange rates are simply the value at which one currency can be converted to another. Because this value is constantly changing, the floating exchange rate...
How to easily calculate an FX rate
When you're dealing with money from all over the world, exchange rates are important. In order to find them, all you have to do is compare the value of two...
6 steps to becoming a finance team hero
Not all heroes wear capes. Accountants are too busy to change their clothes in a phonebox every time there’s a problem. Also, spandex costumes are frowned...
It's time to ditch old school banks with these 5 quick tips
Why do we still put up with sneaky charges, overdraft fees and queuing at local bank branches on our lunch breaks?In a time when it’s possible to pay remotely...
Dollarization: why so many countries use the US dollar
Why is the US dollar accepted all over the world and what are the hottest holiday spots to get more bang for your buck?Did you know that US citizens can wave...
