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Forum: Moving back or to the UK
May 24th 2025, 8:43 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,050
Posted By vikingsail

Re: Mobile Phone Suggestions please Moving back to UK:

Agree with the above. Only other alternative I can think of is to open a cheap Fonus account while still in the US and keep paying it.
Forum: USA
Feb 18th 2025, 2:05 am
Replies: 126
Views: 23,200
Posted By vikingsail

Re: Moving back home to escape the craziness

I agree. No watching of daily TV for me, especially purported news shows of any description. I would add that I think this advice is good for wherever you live including the UK. Focusing on the...
Forum: USA
Jan 4th 2025, 7:55 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,561
Posted By vikingsail

Re: US Social Security

Looks like it might be being signed tomorrow = Sunday if this information is correct:

https://trta.org/breaking-news-date-changed-president-will-sign-h-r-82-into-law-on-sunday-january-5/
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Sep 7th 2024, 10:22 am
Replies: 11
Views: 1,991
Posted By vikingsail

Re: Movers from Toronto to West London

Life is transitory. Memories are forever. The physical posessions can always be replaced. Keep those few items of sentimentality and save yourself thousands
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 16th 2024, 4:20 am
Replies: 35
Views: 6,435
Posted By vikingsail

Re: Returning to UK after 7 years in US

Unfortunately I do not have the finer details. I do know they previously received excellent healthcare with minimum fuss. My point was to illustrate the uncertainty of care. I know they had been with...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 16th 2024, 2:13 am
Replies: 35
Views: 6,435
Posted By vikingsail

Re: Returning to UK after 7 years in US

For me I think it is fair to say I sympathize with yours and others predicatement re US healthcare. Having been a recipient of both systems in recent years personally and managing family members in...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 21st 2023, 12:37 am
Replies: 6
Views: 1,069
Posted By vikingsail

Time

You are offered one of two choices, the first if you choose it will make you a multi multi millionaire for the rest of your days , the second will take you back to your 15th birthday which would you...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Feb 13th 2023, 7:29 am
Replies: 16
Views: 1,901
Posted By vikingsail

Re: Confused about US bank account, phone # and credit card

When I get this type of response in my day to day dealings. I apply the rule of three. I contact someone else at the same business 3 times to see if the answer is the same. Rarely is it the same. As...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jan 28th 2023, 12:51 am
Replies: 14
Views: 5,279
Posted By vikingsail

Re: US esim in UK for code verification on US banks

I am aware of the issue. One suggestion is to request that an email address be added as a two step verification option.
Forum: USA
Jan 27th 2023, 2:26 am
Replies: 32
Views: 7,494
Posted By vikingsail

Re: Options for UK Pension (Defined Contribution)

An interesting and enlightening discussion. Thank you to all contributors. As I decide on options I would be interested to hear from anyone who has sucessfully navigated the conversion having to take...
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Dec 15th 2022, 1:25 am
Replies: 6
Views: 4,821
Posted By vikingsail

Re: Child Needing Grandparents Info (British Passport Application)?!

I recently went thorugh simiar with one of my childs applications. I looked at the other way. Thta it was easier and safer for me to gather the documents and send them all together in one package....
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Dec 12th 2022, 12:19 am
Replies: 93
Views: 63,530
Posted By vikingsail

Re: moving back from USA to UK - any regrets?

So very true. Reading the latest posts and those seemingly a little, abeit understandly, trepidatious of a return. Lions advice is perfect. I left the west coast of the US this summer and have just...
Forum: USA
Apr 5th 2022, 9:27 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,482
Posted By vikingsail

Re: US Car Rentals for UK Residents

Well said and I would add potentially extending that liability to others i.e. parents if I read the circumstances correctly.
Forum: USA
Mar 26th 2022, 10:58 am
Replies: 15
Views: 3,252
Posted By vikingsail

Re: US POA for British citizen

To the original poster the following UK website may be of help to you regarding power of attorney:

https://www.gov.uk/power-of-attorney

The advantage of a UK government backed and registered...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Dec 6th 2021, 6:46 am
Replies: 68
Views: 13,882
Posted By vikingsail

Re: Finally, moving back to England!

Having just ordered a first time passport for a family member in the US. Time from receipt of documents by HM Passport to delivery of passport = 5-7 days. Application, payment and photos all done on...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Sep 1st 2021, 1:37 am
Replies: 4
Views: 1,635
Posted By vikingsail

Re: Best Way to Redirect Mail US>UK

If you access to the internet via phone or computer. Perhaps a service like this would work better than forwarding?
...
Forum: USA
Aug 10th 2021, 6:49 am
Replies: 24
Views: 3,393
Posted By vikingsail

Re: US Driver's License - Catch 22?

Some constructive advice. Drop the why why why....line of thought. As others have said conform jump through the hoops, get a learner permit, use the driving school car, and take the test, pass...
Forum: USA
May 19th 2021, 11:03 pm
Replies: 29
Views: 5,148
Posted By vikingsail

Re: Reflections after 20 years in the US

Thank you to the original poster and the person who said "I just don't fit" it sums it up perfectly, no matter how hard you try that phrase always come back to haunt. Biding my time (not a joke) but...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Apr 22nd 2021, 6:16 am
Replies: 55
Views: 8,741
Posted By vikingsail

Re: USA to UK transfer Social Security to NI contributions

Q If I retire early in the USA say 58 and then return to the UK (9 years before my retirement eligibility int he UK) how do I ensure my UK pension contributions are still maximized so I get as close...
Forum: USA
Mar 18th 2021, 1:48 am
Replies: 41
Views: 6,137
Posted By vikingsail

Re: State Pension Forecast accurate if previously contracted out?

Always an interesting discussion and great advice a question occurred to me. If I am eligible for a small UK pension = approx $300 per month am I correct the amount of my non social security pension...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Nov 20th 2019, 6:28 pm
Replies: 60
Views: 19,630
Posted By vikingsail

Re: i want to return, US hubby doesn't. Crisis point.

Agreed on so many levels. So very very true. I am adding to my vocabulary 3rd country and blooming where planted :) Thanks
Forum: USA
Oct 8th 2019, 3:58 am
Replies: 31
Views: 4,998
Posted By vikingsail

Re: Company transfer to Troy Michigan

Nain sssshhhh! One of my favorite parts about MI is that people still view it badly. It means the place is idyllic from my point of view. The weather is a godsend/ bonus as it keeps away the lazy,...
Forum: USA
Sep 7th 2019, 2:42 am
Replies: 6
Views: 1,603
Posted By vikingsail

Re: Potential Bay Area Move - Where to live?

If i were to return to the Bay area the only place I'd really consider living would be the East Bay = Walnut Creek, Lafayette areas or on the other side Mill Valley. The whole region is a gridlocked...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Sep 7th 2019, 2:34 am
Replies: 44
Views: 21,549
Posted By vikingsail

Re: Leaving California for England after 16 years

Thi struck a chord we me. So very true. I have long felt that about the Bay area and the other end of the State. I too have an exit plan.
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