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One of the big issues with transferring money abroad has always been the fluctuations on currency exchange rates.

I used to earn my wages in Euros and send back money to pay a loan in Pounds, so I know that even the smallest change in the rates can make a big difference. These days it seems to be the Dollar which is all over the place but in general terms we are living in times in which the foreign exchange rates are pretty unstable.

If you are transferring money abroad there isn’t much you can do to avoid this, is there? Actually there is. If you send you cash online instead of through your bank you can control the rate you get a lot more.

Pick Your Moment and Rate

These internet money transfer specialists update their rates constantly, so you can pick the perfect moment for transferring money abroad and getting the best possible rate on it. For smaller transfers this obviously isn’t a huge deal but if you are sending a fair amount of money then it certainly pays to squeeze every last advantage you can out of this system.

Working out whether to send a lot of money at once or bit by bit is another issue which you need to consider in this light. Is taking advantage of a great rate a reason for sending it all over or do you think it might improve further in the future?

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You make one stupid mistake and it ends up costing you thousands of dollars in the long run.  You go out with some friends, have a good time, and have a few beers. It appears that it was a good night and you all leave the bar, say your goodbyes and start to go home. And THIS is where the mistake happens and the money starts to flow out like a surging river.  This is the part of the story that I tell you that I got popped for a DUI and let me tell you….it SUCKS. Not to mention the embarrassment of having your picture posted in the local newspaper as the newest addition to the county jail. If going to jail wasn’t enough punishment, you start to realize that in order to pay for all of the fines, lawyers, and court costs; you need to take out a cash advance just to pay for it all. This is where it went wrong for me.

I had gotten off work early that afternoon and went to the mall to pick up a much needed new pair of jeans. My old ones were so old and baggy that I looked like I was trying out for a mid 80’s rap video! As I was perusing the racks in one of my favorite stores, I ended up bumping in to an old girlfriend of mine,  Brianna. We hadn’t talked in a long time and it was good to catch up with her. Funny enough, she was hanging out with some of our old mutual friends and she invited me out to join them. I thought it was a good idea and made plans to meet them at a local bar. I won’t lie to you, I was also hoping to hook up with Brianna, and she looked really really good. So I went home, had a drink while I got ready and met everyone downtown.  We all stayed until the bars closed and it ended up being a great night. Brianna and I talked a lot that night and had made plans to meet up again the following evening for dinner.  We all left and parted ways. I got about half a mile away and saw the flashing light behind me. When the cop pulled me over he told me that my headlights weren’t on. He was right, I had forgotten to turn them on. Next thing I know I’m walking a straight line, touching my nose and standing on one foot. Let’s just say I didn’t do so good. Half an hour later, I was at the jail blowing into a little tube that is supposed to accurately project my blood alcohol level. Again FAIL!

Nine hours later I was released with a court date and called my dad’s lawyer. Although he agreed to take my case at a discounted rate, it was still a lot of money. Four months later and $5000.00 poorer my DUI was dropped to Reckless Driving and it was all over with.  So what is the moral of the story you ask…..Don’t ever try and get back together with your EX!!!