halvar100
German expat in the USA
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About me
German, Single, 58 years old
Lives in Mount Bethel, Pennsylvania
Speaks German English French
Registration: 01 November 2017
Power outage after snowstorm
Finally yesterday night at 9 PM the power came back. I was really happy about it. Because, no power means also for me no water...... Thanks to all the guys which worked hard during the last days to repair the network. Hopefully the same will not ... Read More
Cost of living 2018 in the USA by Priscilla
Hello everyone, As per our annual tradition, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and ...
I do not want to reply on everything you asked because a lot of things are very dependent on the lifestyle of the person you ask. But I want to share some informations and insights. What I tell you is valid for PA and partly for NJ because I live in ... Read More
US taxes on Swiss Pillar 2
I am in the same situation. But I do not believe that any tax needs to be paid. At least my tax accountant did not mention anything about this. I did not get the money. The money was just transferred from the company account to the ... Read More
Having a Swiss account in USA by thedadycool
Hi, I'm expatriate in USA since 1 year now, but i m still an Switzerland employee. Unfortunately it s really hard to keep my Swiss account, most of Swiss bank don't want anymore to deal with US resident. Is anybody have some tips about ...
I still have my account with www.cler.ch (in former times Bankcoop). They asked a lot of questions but finally they accepted having the account with them. I also had my Pensionfunds with them after leaving the Swiss part of my company. It sill ... Read More
Power outage after snowstorm
I just want to share this topic with everybody because it is quite astonishing coming from Europe. I am sitting in my house since Friday last week without power. The whole life I have never experienced something like this. I lived in the Black ... Read More
Moving to america from work - how to get a credit card? by L矛 Wang
Hey Everyone Im moving to America from work soon and i was told i cant get credit card because im new. What I need to do to get a good credit card? Thank you for answer
No, without credit score no credit card. Maybe you could have one from your company as soon you have the job? Read More
Moving to america from work - how to get a credit card? by L矛 Wang
Hey Everyone Im moving to America from work soon and i was told i cant get credit card because im new. What I need to do to get a good credit card? Thank you for answer
I am not 100% sure about that because I had the job already. I had to sent them some papers and also about my job. But I do not if it would have worked also without having the job yet. Maybe you can ask them Good luck Thomas Read More
Moving to america from work - how to get a credit card? by L矛 Wang
Hey Everyone Im moving to America from work soon and i was told i cant get credit card because im new. What I need to do to get a good credit card? Thank you for answer
There is one other option. I used them. You apply for a American Express Credit card in the country you live currently. I hope you have still time to do so. After moving to the US and having your Social Security number you can use the moving option ... Read More
Recommendations for French Language course by NickTags06
Hi expats I'm new to Nantes. I'm looking into picking up a French course as soon as possible. The research is a little daunting. I wondered if anyone has some recommendations for courses in Nantes or any other methods of learning for an ...
The best way to learn french is, to work in France and having a girl or boyfriend in France. This is how I have learnt it quickly. But, for sure. Also having lessons can help. Particularly at the beginning to have a base. But practicing is by far ... Read More