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Travel Challenges

An Internet Miracle: Staying Connected 10,000 Miles from Home

March 2, 2010

The first time my eighty-something year old grandmother saw Keith and I via Skype video chat, she couldn’t believe it.
“It’s a miracle!” she exclaimed.  “How much is this costing you?”
“It’s free, grandma.”
“No!”
“Really.  And when we call you at home, it’s just a few dollars a month.”

It took about five months of calls before she [...]

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$69 in Bank Fees – Refunded?

February 18, 2010

When was the last time your bank deposited ATM fees into your account?  If you bank with PNC you probably already know that PNC refunds all ATM fees incurred when withdrawing cash from another bank’s machine.  While this is a nice benefit when I am at home and a PNC ATM is not nearby, it [...]

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Travel Challenges: Banking While Abroad

December 18, 2009

We thought we were well prepared.  More than well prepared.  I’s were dotted and T’s crossed.  We had figured out health insurance – domestic and foreign coverage.  The ink was dry on our lease and management agreement for the rental of our condominium.  Our wills were prepared and deposited in our newly opened safe deposit [...]

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