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Is there a country that uses the term “dollar” for currency without also using “cents” as fractional monetary units?
I'm wondering if there exists a country that uses the specific name "dollar" for their currency, without also using the concept where 1/100 of one dollar is called a "cent". Does such a currency ...
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How can I avoid international wire fees or currency transfer fees?
I'm paid by an American company, but travel to France frequently and need to have a French bank account for various reasons. So far the cheapest procedure I've found to transfer money is
withdraw ...
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What extra charges and fees will I be billed for an international credit card transaction?
I've never traveled abroad in the past. I live in the US, and am taking a vacation shortly to Italy. At this time, I'm trying to understand what additional fees will be incurred if I attempt to use ...
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How to trade “exotic” currencies?
Most Forex brokers only offer trading of the major currency pairs -- USD/EUR, USD/AUD, etc.
What is the best way to trade more "exotic" currencies such as the Brazilian real and the Thai baht?
