What Are the Six Rules of Thumb When Going Overseas

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Essay

What are the six rules of thumb when going overseas and how can they help expatriates?

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Definitions:

Bank Credit

The total amount of borrowing capacity available to an individual or entity from a bank or other financial institutions, enabling the borrower to make purchases or investments.

Reserve Requirement

The minimum fraction of customer deposits and notes that each commercial bank must hold as reserves rather than lending out, set by the central bank.

Demand Deposits

Bank accounts from which money can be withdrawn at any time without any notice to the institution.

Time Deposits

Banking or financial instruments that require the holder to keep the money deposited for a fixed term or period of time, often offering higher interest rates than savings accounts.