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About Expat Money Desk

Expat Money Desk publishes clear, practical money guides for Indians and other expats living in the US, UK, Canada, Australia and the Gulf. Plain-English money guides for Indians and other expats in the US, UK, Canada, Australia and the Gulf: NRI bank accounts, sending money home, home loans, credit scores, investing and tax basics, always linked to official sources. General information, not financial advice.

Who writes here

The blog is run by Sumit Manwal, founder of Hospitality Vacancy, the job site built for the hotel industry. Sumit is passionate about helping hotel management students and hospitality professionals build successful careers, and connects talented people with hotel jobs across India, the Gulf and Europe. Many of the questions answered on this blog are the questions job seekers and students ask him every week.

Sumit is not a licensed financial, tax or investment professional. Every guide links to official sources so you can check the facts yourself, and we encourage you to speak to a qualified professional before acting.

Our editorial promise

  • Original, practical articles written for readers in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, the Gulf and India.
  • Facts linked to government, regulator or official sources; no invented numbers.
  • Articles reviewed and updated when rules change. Spotted an error? Email us and we will fix it.
  • Advertising and affiliate links never decide what we recommend.

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Looking for hotel or hospitality work? Register free on Hospitality Vacancy.

Contact: manwal@hospitalityvacancy.com

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