There are times when you’re in China and you need a document notarized that will be used back in your home country. A lot of what I am about to share here applies to any country, but there are bits that are specifically focused on the U.S. (since that’s what I know best!). ...
As you check your bank balance, pay attention to the type of balance that you see. When you go online or use the bank’s app, most banks show an available balance (which tells you how much you can afford to spend or withdraw today) as well as a total account balance. The available...
As you check your bank balance, pay attention to the type of balance that you see. When you go online or use the bank’s app, most banks show anavailable balance(which tells you how much you can afford to spend or withdraw today) as well as a total account balance. ...
In general, it takes about 2-3 days for regular mail to be delivered within the US. It can take a bit longer if you’re sending mail internationally, but it typically arrives within 5-7 days. If you’re sending express or overnight mail, it’ll arrive much sooner, usually within 1-...
There are many good reasons to make a power of attorney because it ensures that someone will look after your financial affairs if you become incapacitated. But signing a POA that grants broad authority to an agent is very much like signing a blank check. ...
*NOTEEverything in this articlealso assumes you have a current (not-expired) driver’s license in your home country.If your driver’s license is expired, I’d probably pass on getting a Chinese driver’s license as it will take several months, thousands of RMB, and a much more complicate...
Contact your bank after you submit your request to confirm they have everything they need. You should expect to pay a fee for the service, and you might even have to pay if you receivea bank wire into your account. Wire transfers can cost as much as $30 for domestic transfers and $45...
card that can be reloaded by buying reload cards. You’ll pay cash for the reload card, and then add those funds to your prepaid account. Before going that route, find out how much it costs to load cash onto your card; the fees to add money may discourage you from using this option...
Once you have completed all the paperwork, you need to file the papers. The documents will need to be notarized. You can get forms notarized at your bank if you have one, or you can ask the clerk to notarize the forms for you when you file them. ...