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5 Things You Should Never Buy With Your Credit Card

Put that plastic away! For these six expenses, you’re better off leaving your credit card in your wallet.

Why You Should Never Exchange Currency at the Airport

Is a personal loan for you?

Personal loans have surged in popularity, due in part to increasing consumer confidence and a growing array of online lenders to provide them.

Creating Internal Open Source Compliance Strategies: What Every In-House Counsel Should Know

Open Source Software (OSS) elements are ubiquitous in software today, but few companies have a robust policy for managing OSS in their supply chain. If you sell products that include embedded or application software, attention to legal obligations associated with OSS should be given to the purchasing, development, and sales aspects of your organization<br>Each member of the supply chain must fulfill its OSS obligations, so…

How to spot ATM skimming devices

What to look out for when using an ATM, and what you can do to protect your account.

How to Deal With a Pawn Shop

A pawn shop can be a good place to get a few extra dollars if you need a loan or a quick sale. Pawn shops typically allow you to either sell an item outright, or place the item in the temporary care of the store in exchange for a cash...

Selling to and Buying From Pawn Shops: How Do Pawn Shops Determine Value?

Before approaching a pawn shop, learn how do pawn shops determine value of items pledged as collateral. Pawn shops will look into the condition of the item, its resale value, and appraised market value to determine its price and offer you the same. Learn here the ins and outs of buying and selling to pawn shops, including the regulatory agencies which govern them.

3 Important Tips to Keep in Mind When Exchanging Foreign Currency

Valid passport? Check. Cash? Wait! Before you leave the country for your trip, make sure you familiarize yourself with foreign currency exchange.

What to Do With Leftover Foreign Currency After Your Trip

Exchanging your foreign currency back to U.S. dollars is the worst option.

More than half of consumer loans paid by check, cash

We’ve got channels galore, but how do the majority of consumer borrowers make their loan payments? New research from BillingTree uncovers some old-ways stickiness.

How To Start A Check Cashing Business

Learn how to start a check cashing business with our free step-by-step guide that covers everything you need to know.

Building an Effective Strategy for Foreign Currency Transactions

Drastic changes in the value of currencies not only impact the appetite of travelers, but also impacts pre-made cost agreements with international suppliers

Don't forget your Foreign Currency when you travel abroad

Are you traveling to a foreign country this summer? If so, you are likely going to use your credit cards for purchases, since they usually offer better exchange rates and lower fees. But, having a little cash on hand is always a good idea for any expenses where a credit card may not be an option.

How to minimize charges on foreign currency payments

Banks may cost less than some online money transfer platforms, but beware of sender bank fee

Should you hedge your foreign currency exposure?

The volatility of currency has increased in recent years as a combination of quantitative easing and currency wars fuel swings in the foreign-exchange market.

Have you a hoard of unused foreign currency at home? Here's a solution...

If you’re like me, you probably have various small sums of money kicking about at home, in a variety of different currencies – and some for destinations you might not return to for years to come. Some of it you can’t even easily change back into your local currency as they’ll only accept notes of …

These are the economies which hold the most foreign currency

A stockpile of foreign cash can help a country compete in international trade and fix the value of its own currency.

How to Invest in Foreign Currency: 3 Keys to Remember

Owning foreign stock may not be enough diversity for your portfolio.

Should you hedge your foreign currency exposure?

The volatility of currency has increased in recent years as a combination of quantitative easing and currency wars fuel swings in the foreign-exchange market.

When Buying Flights Overseas, Always Check the Currency

When you’re overseas, paying in local currency is often the best move for your wallet—except when it comes to flights.