It’s been five years since I moved to the United Kingdom from the United States this month. I’m getting really close to finally being done with the immigration system here. I’ll apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR, essentially a British Green Card) and then immediately apply to naturalize as a British citizen. And all … Continue reading Reflections on 5 years in the UK: 12 Everyday Luxuries Americans and Brits Don’t Realize They Have
How to get a UK Bank Account and Credit Card as an American – and build your UK Credit Score (2021)
American Express will be your gateway to credit in the UK Let's face it, being an American overseas can sometimes be really difficult. Finance, taxes, and banking are just a few areas that will probably give you headaches for years, if not your entire life living overseas. Many banks will either hesitate or flat out … Continue reading How to get a UK Bank Account and Credit Card as an American – and build your UK Credit Score (2021)
How I Kept my American Cell Phone Number When I Moved to the UK (2021)
One of the big questions I had before moving to the United Kingdom was, "dude, what happens to my American cell phone number?" To find answers to this question, I asked the venerable folks over at T-Mobile (my American mobile network provider) if there were any products or services for people like me looking to … Continue reading How I Kept my American Cell Phone Number When I Moved to the UK (2021)
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