Getting Started
Are you thinking about moving to the USA? Or maybe you’ve just arrived in the States. You’ll find everything you need to know about settling into life here.
Why you need a good credit score in the US (and the best way to start building a great one)
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 general...
MOVING TO THE US: A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE
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
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 the first...
A Guide to bringing family pets into the US
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 jump through before...
Getting Social Security Numbers for noncitizens
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
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 want to...
