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Shipping to India from USA – Guide for Returning NRI Families
When we were preparing to move back from the US in 2017, I stood in our living room and looked around at everything we’d accumulated over the years. A sectional sofa we loved. A 75-inch TV. My wife’s KitchenAid mixer. The kids’ bikes. Bookshelves full of books. A garage full of tools. A guest bedroom…
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Best NRI Account in India – Complete Guide
I remember the day I opened my first NRI account. It was 2008. I was working on an H1B visa in the US. My mom called me from India saying she needed Rs 50,000 urgently for some medical bills. And I had no idea how to send money quickly. I had a regular savings account…
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How to Send Money from India to USA – Complete Guide
Money transfers between India and the United States can be complicated. There are a number of different options available, and it can be hard to know which one is best for you. In this article, we compare the different options and provide some tips to help you make the best decision to send money from…
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Google Pay International Transfer for NRIs – Full Guide
So, you’re an NRI looking to send money via Google Pay, or maybe you’re back in India and trying to use it for cross-border transactions. Whatever your situation, transferring money internationally can feel a bit complex, especially with concerns around fees, exchange rates, and delivery times. Luckily, Google Pay now offers international transfer options, allowing…
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How to Renew Indian Passport in USA
It was 11:30 PM in California. I was booking flights to India for an emergency trip. My mom had been hospitalized. I needed to be on a plane within the week. Then I looked at my passport. Six months to expiry. Most airlines won’t let you fly internationally with less than six months of validity.…
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How to Replace a Green Card
In this article, we’ll show you how to replace a green card. What is a green card? A green card is a vital document granting permanent residency in the US. It is required to renew your driver’s licence, apply for loans and mortgages, and to re-enter the US after a foreign trip. What if you…
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Billion Dreams – A Virtual Job Fair for NRIs Returning to India!
Good news for all of you looking for jobs. A virtual job fair for NRIs returning to India and looking for jobs! If you’d ask me what is the biggest concern for NRIs returning to India, it would be jobs. Finding jobs precisely. The problem is not with candidates though. NRI candidates are always well…
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RBL NRE Account Review (Ratnakar Bank)
Not many have much positive to say about RBL NRE accounts. Here’s why. Founded in 1943, Ratnakar Bank Limited (RBL) is among the oldest Indian banks still in existence. Today, it provides banking services to over 6.5 million customers via its 324 branches across the country. While the bank has been rated the best small-sized…
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HSBC Visa Platinum Credit Card Review
HSBC Visa Platinum is a great cashback credit card for daily shopping, eating out and travel. Here are the reasons why. Established in 1856, HSBC is the 7th largest bank in the world, with a presence in as many as 67 countries and having served over 38 million customers. The bank is an important, albeit…
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Union Bank International Credit Card (Visa) Review
Is the Union Bank International Visa Credit Card good enough if it doesn’t offer a lot of benefits? Read on to know more. The Union Bank International Visa Credit Card offers a host of privileges, including shopping, ticket bookings, dining, travel, entertainment and much more. The card is offered in multiple variants, such as Classic,…