Even with Donald Trump currently making The Oval Office his personal tanning booth, America is one of the most incredibly places to live anywhere on earth. As a geographical entity, it is like nowhere else on earth – it’s no wonder 64% of Americans have never left these shores. It is also no wonder so many people want to move here. The allure is immense and, if you are looking to improve your lot, then it would be hard to look past the land of the Star Spangled Banner. It is one of those bucket list destinations that people don’t just want to stop by; they want to live here.
Achieving the fabled American Dream has inspired so many people and that is because it seems to be one of those rare places where hard work gets rewarded, at least that is what the intention our system was originally shaped around. The problem is, right now, the cost of living is pretty darn high, especially with foreign currencies wilting like warm lettuce (#Brexit).
With that in mind, we have pulled together a list of ways the 55,000 lottery winners (read: permanent visa recipients) can make their money stretch further upon reaching our shores:
1. Save a Fortune on the Move
If you want a detailed insight into how you can save money before and during the move, then you just have to read any number of ‘moving advice’ blogs. The point we want to make is a lot simpler, though: don’t pay for movers when you can pack yourself and sell everything you can before the move. Start over. You will thank us for that one.
2. Have Money in Your Hand
Bureaucracy is one of those things that can create hiccups you would rather do without, and none is more annoying than not yet having the paperwork required to set up an account at a local bank. That is why it’s so important you have enough cash to keep you going in the meantime.
3. Sneaky Sales Tax
In a rather backward move that makes no sense to other nationalities, the US doesn’t add sales tax to the price tag – they wait until you get to the checkout before adding it on. As such, you need to get in the habit of adding 5-10% to any price tag you see otherwise you may see your budget collapse right before your eyes. Think of it as a way of visibly seeing what the government is taking from you.
4. Get Health Insurance Now
The healthcare system is tricky for most Americans to wrap their heads around, and we grew up with it. As such, you really want to get this sorted before it is too late and the best way to do this is visit www.GoMedigap.com and see what coverage suits your needs. Don’t do this and catch some sort of lurgy or get injured because you Jay-walked and you may find your hospital bill reaches into the hundreds of thousands. Mmm hmmm.
5. Your Credit Score Matters
This is one of those things that are really worth knowing because, in the US of A, your credit score can affect your ability to buy a place, rent a place, secure utilities, lease a car, get a job and secure a bunch of other stuff that is important in day-to-day life. It doesn’t mean you can’t get around this, it just means a) things will be trickier and b) you will have to stump up a load more cash at the beginning.
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