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Why you need a good credit score in the US (and the best way to start building a great one)

Why you need a good credit score in the US (and the best way to start building a great one)

by Sponsored by Jasper | Jul 17, 2019 | Expat Life, Finance, Finance Featured, Getting Started Featured

If you’re new to the US, you have your hands full adjusting to your new life. It’s temptingly easy to ignore your credit. But that would be a mistake, and here’s why. In the US, your credit score is a big deal – it’s a measure of your financial credibility and...
MOVING TO THE US: A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE

MOVING TO THE US: A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE

by Katherine | May 28, 2019 | Expat Life, Getting Started, Getting Started Featured

Once you’ve decided on moving to the US, it’s time to start planning and getting organised. However, there are a million questions to ask and things to consider. Frankly, it can be more than a little daunting and result in a ‘to do’ list that would make Martha...
Top 20 places to relocate in the US

Top 20 places to relocate in the US

by Katherine | Jul 11, 2018 | Expat Life, Getting Started, Getting Started Featured

Anyone looking to relocate in the US, or move here at all, wants the best chance of success. So you’ll want to pick a city, town or suburb that offers the best chance of success. But how do you guage that, especially if you’re going to move to the US for...
A Guide to bringing family pets into the US

A Guide to bringing family pets into the US

by Katherine | May 17, 2018 | Expat Life, Getting Started, Getting Started Featured

If there’s one thing that might break your expat child’s heart (or yours), it’s leaving a cherished pet behind. But what should you consider before starting the process of bringing family pets into the US? And what hoops will they (and you) have to...
Getting Social Security Numbers for noncitizens

Getting Social Security Numbers for noncitizens

by Katherine | May 3, 2017 | Expat Life, Finance, Getting Started, Getting Started Featured

One of the first things a new expat in the United States needs is a Social Security Number (SSN). It is the key to everything from building a credit history to working and reporting income to the government. But what is the process for getting Social Security numbers...
Swapping Your Australian Driver’s License For A California License – Part One

Swapping Your Australian Driver’s License For A California License – Part One

by Katherine | Nov 1, 2016 | Expat Life, Getting Started, Getting Started Featured

Yes, you read that right. PART ONE. Because when the DMV is involved, nothing is as easy as it seems it should be. It took me FOUR visits to get this far. This  post will detail exactly what you need to do if you’re an Australian living in California and...
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