A surname is a family name shared by members of a family, usually passed down through generations. In many countries it comes last, but naming systems vary widely around the world. Understanding surnames matters for travel, paperwork, and sending money. Here is how surnames work across cultures.
If you are a US citizen flying to Mexico, you need a valid US passport book. If you travel by land or sea, you can use a passport book, a passport card, or another approved document. Requirements differ by how you travel and can change, so confirm before your trip. Here is what to know.
Mexico Independence Day is celebrated on September 16 each year, marking the start of the country's fight for independence from Spain in 1810. In 2026, the main celebrations center on the evening of September 15 and the day of September 16. Here is the history behind it and how families mark the occasion.
Receiving a MoneyGram transfer in India? Learn how bank transfer and cash pickup work, what you need and which collection rules may apply.
Collecting MoneyGram transfers in the Philippines? Learn what ID and information you need, where to pick up cash, and what to expect.
Bring your reference number and photo ID to collect a MoneyGram transfer in Mexico. Learn where to go and what to expect at pickup.
For families living across borders, Children’s Day can hold a lot inside it. Pride. Homesickness. Excitement. The feeling of wanting to be there in person and finding other ways to show up instead.
Some gifts don’t come in a box or with a card. There’s no ribbon to untie. But this Mother’s Day, she has relief and she feels it right away.
Elizabeth lives in California and is a dual citizen of the U.S. and Mexico. She sends money home to her parents-in-law and sister-in-law in Mexico to help with everyday necessities, groceries, household expenses and unexpected needs.
Never send money to someone you have not met. Learn which requests should make you stop, how to verify someone, and what to do if you already sent money.
Before paying a rental deposit, verify the landlord and property. Learn how to check a listing remotely and spot common rental scam warning signs.
A real employer shouldn't ask you to pay to get hired or forward money. Learn the warning signs of a fake job offer and how to verify one. A new job can come with paperwork, equipment, and plenty of emails. What it shouldn’t come with is a request to pay for the job or move money for your new employer. Those are two of the clearest signs of an employment scam.
