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.
Banamex, formally Citibanamex, is one of Mexico’s oldest and most widely used banking institutions. Because so many families in Mexico bank with Banamex, many US-to-Mexico money transfers eventually need to land in a Banamex account.
If you’re sending money to family in the Philippines, there’s a good chance they already use GCash. It’s one of the country’s most popular mobile wallets, used for everything from paying bills and buying groceries to sending money, topping up mobile data, and managing everyday expenses.
The United States to Philippines remittance corridor is one of the largest and most established in the world. Many Filipinos in the US send money home regularly to support family across the Philippines.
The photos usually arrive while you're asleep. By the time you wake up, the birthday cake has already been cut. Candles have been blown out. Someone posted a family photo in the group chat, and you're scrolling through pictures of a celebration you wish you could have been part of.
Some family traditions happen without anyone planning them. A Sunday evening phone call. A group chat that comes alive every Friday. Your mom sending photos of dinner before anyone takes the first bite. Your dad texting the weather back home because he knows you'll ask anyway.
You can send money internationally with a debit card. Credit cards are also accepted, but your card issuer may charge a cash advance fee.
Whether your summer destination consists of sunny skies, calm countrysides, bustling cityscapes, or beautiful mountain ranges – traveling internationally can be tricky.
Spring is the time of year when we tidy our homes. This season, you can also take simple steps to manage your finances, streamline your spending and polish your budget for a year of success.
