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Introducing the Blaze AI CFO

We spent three years building the finance tooling we wished we had. Now we're giving it to your business — an AI CFO that forecasts your cash, sends your invoices, pays your bills, and gets you paid. Smart money that moves itself.

Product Updates3 min read
02

How to Stop Paying International Transfer Fees (A Digital Nomad's Guide)

International transfer fees can quietly eat hundreds of dollars a year. Here's exactly how to cut them — and what to use instead.

Tips & Tricks4 min read
03

How to Pay International Contractors Without Wire Transfer Fees

Wire transfer fees and Deel subscriptions are quietly killing your margins. Here's how SMB owners are paying their global teams for less.

Tips & Tricks4 min read
04

How to Receive USD Payments When You Live Abroad

Getting paid in USD when you're based in Mexico, Colombia, or Brazil doesn't have to be complicated. Here's the simplest way to do it.

Tips & Tricks4 min read
05

How to Send Money to Colombia: The Cheapest and Fastest Options

Sending money to Colombia from the US doesn't have to cost a fortune. A real comparison of the best options in 2026.

Tips & Tricks5 min read
06

The Venmo of Mexico: How to Pay Anyone in Pesos from Your USD Account

Paying rent, splitting bills, and sending money to people in Mexico from a USD account used to be a nightmare. Here's how expats and nomads do it now.

Tips & Tricks4 min read
07

The Best Wise Alternative for Freelancers in 2026

Wise charges more than you think. Here's how freelancers who get paid internationally are switching to a cheaper, faster alternative.

Tips & Tricks4 min read
08

2026 is Going to Be Big

Blaze launches in 80 countries with virtual accounts, payment links, and more features to help you move money globally.

Newsletter4 min read
09

Introducing Blaze Link: Payments with Just a Click

No Account? No Problem. Just Use Blaze Link - a new way to send and receive money without needing both parties to sign up.

Payments3 min read
10

Guide to Finding Housing in CDMX: What Digital Nomads Need to Know

Navigating the rental markets in Mexico City - essential tips on finding short term housing while visiting.

Tips & Tricks6 min read
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The Payment App Built for Digital Nomads and Expats

Managing finances while constantly on the move can be challenging. That's where Blaze comes in - the best payment app for digital nomads.

Tips & Tricks3 min read
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