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Forum: USA
Mar 10th 2015, 5:31 pm
Replies: 1,834
Views: 538,129
Posted By IRJ

Re: UK state pension and USA social security

The problem re WEP is being compounded by what looks to be a certain amount of confusion at Social Security Administration. In that they are now sitting on paperwork, for exemption status, for 1-2...
Forum: USA
Mar 9th 2015, 9:51 pm
Replies: 1,834
Views: 538,129
Posted By IRJ

Re: UK state pension and USA social security

What is the maximum WEP?
Forum: USA
Mar 8th 2015, 6:18 pm
Replies: 2,189
Views: 336,313
Posted By IRJ

Re: UK Foods in the US Share your finds!

The big secret about Walmart is that they have a wine section which sells some very nice bottles at extraordinarily good prices....
Forum: USA
Feb 11th 2015, 1:44 pm
Replies: 1,834
Views: 538,129
Posted By IRJ

Re: UK state pension and USA social security

Thanks for the explanations it is much appreciated. This whole subject matter is so confusing to the uninitiated.
Forum: USA
Feb 11th 2015, 3:17 am
Replies: 1,834
Views: 538,129
Posted By IRJ

Re: UK state pension and USA social security

Thanks for the reply.

How come my 8 years of work related contributions to NI don't go against the definition of "no earnings related component to the pension" ? What am I misunderstanding?
...
Forum: USA
Feb 10th 2015, 11:34 pm
Replies: 1,834
Views: 538,129
Posted By IRJ

Re: UK state pension and USA social security

I have been reading most of the pages of this thread and none of it covers my type of circumstance so here is my position.

I worked 8 years in the UK and NI contributions were paid for those years...
Forum: USA
Nov 7th 2014, 8:00 pm
Replies: 2,189
Views: 336,313
Posted By IRJ

Re: UK Foods in the US Share your finds!

Try also "World Market", a sub of "Bed Bath and Beyond" and many BBB stores have a sub section for WM food these days. Quite a good range of Brit foods/candies etc.
Forum: Meet-ups
Oct 23rd 2014, 3:41 pm
Replies: 131
Views: 29,437
Posted By IRJ

Re: Brits in New Jersey???

Hi unfortunately I recently moved from NJ to the Charlotte area. Make sure you take some walks around the Hoboken area as there are great restaurants and bars there. Enjoy.
Forum: USA
Sep 29th 2014, 4:50 pm
Replies: 59
Views: 27,864
Posted By IRJ

Re: Getting a US phone contract?

Cricket is now a 100% owned sub of AT&T Wireless and uses their entire network but w/o the roaming option onto other GSM networks. But one should always check coverage at your home etc. for any cell...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Sep 20th 2014, 5:24 pm
Replies: 35
Views: 2,686
Posted By IRJ

Re: NFL and domestic violence

One of the issues the NFL need to grapple with is the wide diversification of backgrounds on the players entering the league. Some of the players come out of less than good neighborhoods with extreme...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Sep 20th 2014, 3:09 am
Replies: 35
Views: 2,686
Posted By IRJ

Re: NFL and domestic violence

You think that soccer players in the UK act better?
The problem in the NFL is that the Commissioner dropped the ball and should have acted sooner and stronger and Hey Why didn't the prosecutors do...
Forum: USA
Sep 20th 2014, 3:02 am
Replies: 16
Views: 2,095
Posted By IRJ

Re: Vonage

Take a look at Voipo VoIP Services by VOIPO (http://www.voipo.com) I have used them for 5 years.
Forum: USA
Aug 23rd 2014, 9:39 pm
Replies: 730
Views: 125,597
Posted By IRJ

Re: Uk passport renewal times in the USA

Remember Hillsborough......
Then just the other day the Police decide to investigate the possibility of Sir Richard's involvement in a 40+ year old child abuse case. So they get a search warrant and...
Forum: USA
Aug 23rd 2014, 2:41 am
Replies: 730
Views: 125,597
Posted By IRJ

Re: Uk passport renewal times in the USA

One has to suspect that the reason why they want to see ALL passports and all pages is really because they want to see where people have been visiting... Think IS etc. But they do not want to...
Forum: USA
Jul 17th 2014, 6:38 pm
Replies: 730
Views: 125,597
Posted By IRJ

Re: Uk passport renewal times in the USA

The most accepted standard for "letters" worldwide is A4, whether it's called a "letter" or not. While a slightly larger size is also commonly used in the USA we are dealing with inflexible UK civil...
Forum: USA
Jul 17th 2014, 3:26 pm
Replies: 730
Views: 125,597
Posted By IRJ

Re: Uk passport renewal times in the USA

A4 letter size works for me.
Forum: USA
Jul 14th 2014, 10:15 pm
Replies: 730
Views: 125,597
Posted By IRJ

Re: Uk passport renewal times in the USA

I believe the new system of online passport renewal application system with a follow up couriered signed 2 pager and photos will actually improve the turn around time...eventually.
Forum: USA
Jun 29th 2014, 1:54 am
Replies: 59
Views: 27,864
Posted By IRJ

Re: Getting a US phone contract?

Also before you sign with any carrier check their website for coverage maps to ensure you have good coverage where you spend most of your time.
Forum: USA
Jun 27th 2014, 6:18 pm
Replies: 59
Views: 27,864
Posted By IRJ

Re: Getting a US phone contract?

If one has top buy a new cell phone the Google Nexus 5 is a great unlocked phone and a bargain.
Forum: USA
Jun 27th 2014, 12:36 pm
Replies: 59
Views: 27,864
Posted By IRJ

Re: Getting a US phone contract?

The go with Cricket as it is now 100% owned by AT&T and the prices are excellent.
Forum: USA
Jun 26th 2014, 11:03 pm
Replies: 29
Views: 3,175
Posted By IRJ

Re: Best method to call US/UK?

I have used VOIPO the last 4 years for all my landline calls (USA and UK etc.)
VoIP Services by VOIPO (http://www.voipo.com)
All in they cost just under $7.00 per month for all USA/Canada...
Forum: USA
Jun 26th 2014, 10:57 pm
Replies: 59
Views: 27,864
Posted By IRJ

Re: Getting a US phone contract?

The carriers such as Verizon, AT&T are very expensive. It works out less expensive if you buy you own phone then take one of the prepaid (monthly) services such as:|
Straight Talk (Walmart sells it)...
Forum: Meet-ups
Jun 11th 2014, 4:04 pm
Replies: 29
Views: 5,173
Posted By IRJ

Re: SC - Some Brits MUST live here???

I live in Tega Cay, SC (20 miles south of Charlotte).
Forum: Meet-ups
Jun 11th 2014, 3:52 pm
Replies: 131
Views: 29,437
Posted By IRJ

Re: Brits in New Jersey???

I just moved away from Madison NJ after 30 years living there and Chatham. Both the schools systems in Chatham and Madison are highly regarded and there are many excellent, if expensive, private...
Forum: USA
Jun 11th 2014, 3:35 pm
Replies: 730
Views: 125,597
Posted By IRJ

Re: Uk passport renewal times in the USA

This morning the London Times carried a front page article about the "row" over the delays at the UK Passport office. It says a second processing office will be opened shortly in Liverpool to help...
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