Should I buy currency now in case the US dollar falls before my big trip?
Should I buy some Turkish currency now, ahead of my two-week September trip to Istanbul, to hedge against the (hopefully remote) possibility that U.S. politicians will not raise the debt ceiling by...
View ArticleCurrency exchange timing
If you were visiting Europe in mid-August, would it make sense to exchange US dollars now? I'm worried about the dollar tanking against the Euro in light of a possible default and the remaining parade...
View ArticleShould I transfer CAD to EUR in bulk right now for the next couple months?
I'm a Canadian going to be traveling in Europe starting in a few weeks, up until maybe Nov. I originally intended to just withdraw funds from my CAD account when needed where I would get whatever the...
View ArticleI need a new UK bank account. Are there any that provide solid online...
I need a new UK bank account. Are there any that provide solid online banking, sensible fraud protection, and multi-currency? I'm looking for a solid, sensible bank that looks after its international...
View ArticlePlease explain this Economist article on the Euro.
Can you please help me understand this Economist article? In particular, I'm confused by these passages. From where to where is money really flowing?The ECB must declare that it stands behind all...
View ArticleI don't understand monies.
Forex filter: Why is the Euro still worth more than the US dollar? Can someone explain to me in (somewhat) layman's terms why despite all the ongoing bailout drama affecting Greece and possibly...
View ArticleEuro fears
Retirement funds worry - Euro seems shakey, where best to shift mutual funds [ 80 K +/- ] mixed risk based 401 K to provide security, no great need for income, just a really safe harbor that, for a...
View ArticleHelp me weather the economic storm
While nothing is certain, both the left and the right are noting the growing chances of a serious and devastating eurozone crisis, one which will not spare the US. What can people on the lower end of...
View ArticleIn USD, would the price of gold fall with the Euro?
If the Euro collapses, will the price of gold in US Dollars fall as people seek to hold a stronger currency?
View ArticleHow will the Euro die?
Could I get an explanation (as free of political bias and buy-gold-and-ammo hysterics as possible) of how the unraveling of the Euro would go down, how such an unraveling would affect the rich and poor...
View ArticleC'mon, let's move it!
I'd love your recommendations for some upbeat, happy, dance/electronic music (probably from Europe), based on a couple of tracks inside. I like "happy" music--uptempo, kinda fun, maybe a little tongue...
View ArticleGreek economic problems affect interest rates?
How will the Greek economic problems and related Euro currency issues affect interest rates and the property market in other continents, especially Australia?
View ArticleFooty in The D
Where can we watch tomorrow's Euro Cup final in Detroit? Visiting from Toronto for the weekend and we haven't had much luck with google searches and phone calls. We've tried calling a few Italian...
View ArticleForeign currency exchange in Gainesville, FL?
Where can I change my Sterling and Euro banknotes to USD in Gainesville? I haven't managed to find any dedicated currency exchange places, but I assumed a bank would be a good bet. My online researches...
View ArticleBooks or articles on the history of the EU?
Looking for a great book/article/essay on the history of the European Union and the current economic crisis there. I'm writing a play set in Southern Europe and would like to read something on the...
View ArticleTransferring foreign currency in China
Asking on behalf of two friends in China: one (not a Chinese national) wants to loan a large amount of money to the other (who is Chinese). The problem is the foreigner's account (even though it's a...
View ArticleBest banking solution for being paid in pounds, but living on euros?
For the next three years, I will be paid in sterling pounds as an UK employee. However, I will be living in the Netherlands for the next 1-3 years (so, potentially during the whole contract). What is...
View ArticleWho does Mario Draghi remind me of?
Every time I see a picture of ECB president Mario Draghi in the newspaper, I feel a small flicker of recognition. It's starting to drive me bananas. Who does he look like? Google image link here.
View ArticleHow to reduce fees when transferring money from Europe to Australia
Please recommend a currency broker (or any better mechanism) for the cheap and secure transfer of a big amount of money between Europe and Australia. We are selling our family home in an European...
View ArticleBetter to Buy Euros Now for July Trip?
I am going on a Holocaust trip to Poland and Israel in July. (See this earlier question.) My husband says I should buy Euros now because the Euro is at about 90 to 100 dollars and a quantitative easing...
View ArticleCurrency speculation for dummies
My wife and I are planning a trip to Europe in the next two years. Right now the Euro seems to be crashing. Would it be a good idea to buy about $3,000 of Euros as a hedge against it rising in the...
View ArticleHow do I get an international money order in the US to send to Portugal?
I need a 20 euro money order to get some documents from Portugal. How can I get this in the United States? I've tried the post office and they don't have international money orders for Portugal. I...
View ArticleSomewhere to watch England v. Russia in Boston 6/11/16?
I'm meeting a friend in Boston on June 11th and we'd very much like to watch the England v. Russia Euro football (soccer) in a pub. We'd be looking for ideally the closest experience to watching it in...
View ArticleExplain subdivided currencies to me.
I can't seem to gin up a good Google query about this, partly because "Fractional currency" apparently refers to something else. Most currencies in use in the world have a 1/100 subdivision -- e.g., in...
View ArticleWhat’s different about Denmark?
Why is Denmark so ambivalent about its EU membership compared to other countries, having the most policy area opt-outs of any member? Why is Denmark the only one that fully opts out of the Area of...
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