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In just a matter of months, COVID-19, also known as coronavirus, has wreaked havoc around the world. Cities and countries are locked down, and more and more people are advised to remain indoors. In such cases, proper budgeting becomes very important. While you might have budgeted for normal times wh…

When you are looking to obtain your green card, the amount of paperwork that you have to do and go through can be quite overwhelming. There are so many visas to choose from, so many forms to complete, so many addresses to send everything to – all which can seem very confusing. The last thing [&helli…

At a Glance: Opening a bank account in the U.S. as an H4 visa holder is possible, but it requires knowledge and preparation. There are two types of accounts to choose from: savings and checking. Eligibility criteria include being 18 years old, having a valid U.S. identification like a Social Securit…

If you’ve reached this article, the odds are that you’ve stumbled across Landed, and you want to find out more about its characteristics and implications. If that’s the case, you’ve come to the right place. Landed focuses primarily on assisting educators in the time-consuming process of buying a hom…

The United States is host to some of the world’s greatest universities. Every year, hundreds of thousands of international students head to America to receive a higher education. Although the United States offers top-tier schooling, it all comes with a hefty price tag. The rapid growth in tuition co…

At a Glance: In the United States, there are several types of banks that serve different purposes. Retail banks cater to consumers, offering checking and savings accounts, credit cards, and loans. Commercial banks provide services to businesses, such as accepting deposits, offering business loans, a…

Sending money abroad can be a pain to do because of all the fees and rates companies want to slam you with. However, it is something that people are going to continue doing as our world becomes more globalized. Companies are realizing the potential this market has and are making moves to become the …

Bank fees help banks to bring in revenue. However, they can be incredibly inconvenient and expensive for bank customers. Because of this fact, it is wise for bank customers to be aware of some of the main bank fees that they may have to pay. The more that bank customers understand these fees, the le…

Overdraft fees is the fee charged when withdrawal from your bank account exceeds the available balance, creating an overdraft. The bank charges you a fine or penalty in such a scenario, to cover the cost of the transaction, known as overdraft fee or non/sufficient funds (NSF) fee. The average Overdr…