Remittances

The 5 Best Ways to Send Money Internationally

In today’s interconnected world, you might be wondering about the best ways to send money internationally. Whether you’re supporting family, conducting business, or sending a thoughtful gift, it’s essential to choose a reliable and cost-effective solution for your international money transfer. Unfortunately, international transfers often come with hurdles like fees, delays, and exchange rate discrepancies. […]

January 13, 2025

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Remittances and Migration in China’s Growth

Remittances and Migration in China’s Growth

Migration and remittances have long been integral to the economy and social transformation of China. Over the years, millions of migrant workers have moved from rural villages to urban centers in search of better job opportunities, a figure that keeps growing. At the same time, the money they send back home has become an economic […]

January 8, 2025

What to Know About Buying Property Overseas

What to Know About Buying Property Overseas

Is it your dream to live in another country? If so, you may have considered buying property overseas. It can be cheaper and more convenient than renting a hotel every time you travel and gives you a place to call home. You’d be in good company — 9 million U.S. citizens, 4 million Canadian citizens, and 10.7 million […]

January 2, 2025

How Exchange Rates Can Impact You When Living Abroad

How Exchange Rates Can Impact You When Living Abroad

If you’re thinking about living abroad, you’re probably going to be looking at exchange rates at some point. After all, you’ll need to pay for things in your new country, and you might not be able to do that with your home currency. Before you go, it’s important to understand currency exchange rates and how […]

December 26, 2024

Home Runs and Heritage: How Migrants Shaped Baseball’s Legacy

Home Runs and Heritage: How Migrants Shaped Baseball’s Legacy

The history of baseball and migration go hand in hand. During the most recent Major League Baseball (MLB) season, 25% of players were born outside of the United States. But it wasn’t always easy. We wanted to take the time to see what kind of evolution America’s pastime has gone through to reach this point […]

December 18, 2024

8 reasons to use a digital wallet when traveling

8 reasons to use a digital wallet when traveling

If you have a big trip coming up soon, you may be thinking about how you’ll manage your money. Should you take all your cards with you? What about cash? If you have concerns about how to juggle it all and keep it safe, a digital wallet may be just the thing you need. And […]

December 17, 2024

The World We Share: Meet Yajaira

The World We Share: Meet Yajaira

Yajaira left her native Guadalajara when she was just eight years of age. She left behind many of her siblings, her dad, and the rest of her extended family whom she never saw again for over 25 years. While she was excited to join her mom in California, there were many challenges she’d have to […]

December 12, 2024

What Are the Largest Migrant Communities in the UK?

What Are the Largest Migrant Communities in the UK?

The United Kingdom is home to a diverse range of cultures, thanks to the migrant communities who have settled there over the years. According to The Migration Observatory, an estimated 14.5% of the UK’s population, equivalent to 9.6 million people, were born outside the UK as of 2022. Non-EU migrants constitute most of the foreign-born […]

December 10, 2024

Send Money to a WeChat Pay Mobile Wallet in China

Send Money to a WeChat Pay Mobile Wallet in China

If you’ve wondered what’s the simplest way to pay in Chinese yuan, one popular solution is WeChat Pay. It’s a top digital wallet that makes it easy to stay connected financially with loved ones across borders. Discover how this leading platform benefits recipients in China and learn how you can start using Ria to send […]

December 3, 2024

Send Money to an Alipay Mobile Wallet in China

Send Money to an Alipay Mobile Wallet in China

Whether you’re sending money to loved ones in China or transferring funds to yourself, you may have wondered: what is the easiest way to pay someone in Chinese yuan? Alipay is one of the world’s largest digital wallets, offering a seamless way for individuals abroad to connect with their family and friends in China through […]

November 26, 2024