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Apr 21st 2016, 3:16 am
Replies: 2
Views: 637
Posted By trumee

Maintain a US mobile sim

Hello

I have a T-mobile postpaid connection in US at present. I would like to keep this number just to keep in touch with Banks etc. I wont use it otherwise to make calls. I was thinking of...
Forum: USA
Mar 15th 2015, 1:04 am
Replies: 1
Views: 687
Posted By trumee

Relocation package, can i get moving expense deduction?

Hello,

Filing my tax return first time. Any tax pros who can help?

I moved from London to Houston last year.

My company gave a lump sum as a relocation package say 'X'.
I spent 'Y' from...
Forum: USA
Jun 23rd 2014, 1:07 am
Replies: 2
Views: 522
Posted By trumee

Website to compare Auto insurance quotes?

Hi,

Is there any website which compares car insurance quotes?

Tx
Forum: USA
Jan 10th 2014, 2:37 am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,994
Posted By trumee

Re: Enterprise Fleet managment, a ripoff?

This is a financing and not a lease although they call it "Open-End (Equity) Lease Rate Quote" with a Reduced Book Value at 48 Months to be '0'.

The monthly charge i have been asked to pay over 48...
Forum: USA
Jan 9th 2014, 11:58 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,994
Posted By trumee

Enterprise Fleet managment, a ripoff?

Hi,

I applied to ExpatAutoRide to get a car and my application was forwarded to Enterprise Fleet management since i am already in the US. By the way International Autosource also forward the...
Forum: USA
Jan 4th 2014, 3:14 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 2,879
Posted By trumee

Re: MOT vs State inspection (Texas)

Thanks the Carfax is very informative. However, I have found out that the car make I am interested in (toyota corolla) has a 'rental' agency as a previous owner. I am yet to find a car which is not...
Forum: USA
Jan 4th 2014, 2:28 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 2,879
Posted By trumee

Re: MOT vs State inspection (Texas)

In the UK AA does a car checking service for about £100.Is there any provider here (Houston) which can do that?
Carmax was one of the places I was hoping to buy the car.
Forum: USA
Jan 4th 2014, 1:45 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 2,879
Posted By trumee

MOT vs State inspection (Texas)

Hi,

It is pretty safe to buy a second hand car back home since MOT is pretty strict. How does it compare with State Inspection. Does state inspection assure roadworthiness of a vehicle? I wanted...
Forum: USA
Jan 4th 2014, 3:34 am
Replies: 3
Views: 786
Posted By trumee

Leasing a car with buyback?

Hi,

I am going to be in touch with International AutoSource and ExpatRide to get a car. At the moment i am not sure how long i am going to stick around, so was wondering whether leasing will be a...
Forum: USA
Jan 1st 2014, 4:58 pm
Replies: 59
Views: 5,866
Posted By trumee

Re: Alternative to Toyota Corolla

Thanks for your replies. Guess Ford focus is the one to go for. Do they really discount new cars?
Also wondering whether they give out pre-owned cars as well. Will save me money if they do.
Forum: USA
Dec 31st 2013, 8:27 pm
Replies: 59
Views: 5,866
Posted By trumee

Re: Alternative to Toyota Corolla

Prius unfortunately is in a different price bracket to Corolla and Civic.
Forum: USA
Dec 31st 2013, 8:14 pm
Replies: 59
Views: 5,866
Posted By trumee

Alternative to Toyota Corolla

Hi,

I am in the process of buying a car. With zero knowledge about cars, I thought of going with a safe option with either Toyota Corolla or Honda Civic. Unfortunately, either of them are not...
Forum: USA
Dec 25th 2013, 4:56 pm
Replies: 98
Views: 9,238
Posted By trumee

Re: Wow groceries are expensive here!

Yes, mobile plans are certainly expensive. Cheapest I have found is straight talk.
Forum: USA
Dec 25th 2013, 3:47 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 1,037
Posted By trumee

Car insurance, where to start (Houston)?

Hi,

I dont own a car yet since i have a company provided rental car for short period. However, i need to buy a car and need car insurance. I dont have a US driving license, only a UK one.

Where...
Forum: USA
Dec 24th 2013, 10:35 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 778
Posted By trumee

Lease agreement policy for guests

Hi,
So I have been given a lease agreement for an apartment which I plan to move in. The lease agreement mentions that I can have guests only for a maximum of 6 days. Is this a standard policy here...
Forum: USA
Dec 24th 2013, 10:27 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 7,393
Posted By trumee

Re: Natwest debit card in the US

Yes it is a typical Visa card. I tried to have a money order made at the local Walmart/Fiesta but was told that my card is reported as a credit card! (and not a debit card).
Forum: USA
Dec 24th 2013, 4:30 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 7,393
Posted By trumee

Natwest debit card in the US

Anybody knows why Natwest debit card doesnt work as a 'debit' card in the US? Apparently, it is reported as a credit card with no 'zip code' on the US banking system!!!!
Forum: USA
Dec 16th 2013, 11:20 am
Replies: 2
Views: 479
Posted By trumee

Best website/app to find apartment in Katy

Hi,
Please can somebody recommend me the best website to find a apartment in Katy.
Also, just wondering is it possible to find a semi-furnished apartment in Katy? Some place which has white...
Forum: USA
Nov 6th 2013, 9:41 am
Replies: 3
Views: 1,032
Posted By trumee

Recommendations, Shipping London to Houston

Hi,

I am moving from London to Houston and would like to get some recommendations on shipping company. I am not carrying any furniture, simply about 10 boxes and 2 desktop computers.

I have a...
Forum: USA
Jul 4th 2013, 9:34 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 1,887
Posted By trumee

Re: Relocation offer

Unfortunately I don't have a lot of informationdisposed now. I will have to get in touch with the company the info. However, can somebody explain what is federal, social security and Medicare tax. My...
Forum: USA
Jul 4th 2013, 8:43 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 1,887
Posted By trumee

Re: Relocation offer

No that is the relocation money they are offering. Also it is a gross amount which includes taxes as well.
Forum: USA
Jul 4th 2013, 8:29 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 1,887
Posted By trumee

Relocation offer

Hi,

I have been offered a relocation package by my company for moving to Houston. They are are offering 20k usd which covers federal, social security and Medicare tax.

A) I don't understand...
Forum: USA
May 22nd 2013, 12:51 am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,356
Posted By trumee

Bank account/money transfer

Hi
I am presently in UK and will shortly be moving to USA. I guess I will need to buy a car when I arrive in the US. I will not have a US bank account to begin with. My credit card limit in the UK...
Mar 16th 2013, 4:45 am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,286
Posted By trumee

Re: L1B and time for gc

I am going to fall in the EB2 category. I have been told that they will file the gc, although i dont know when. Can the filing date be negotiated with the company.
Mar 16th 2013, 4:34 am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,286
Posted By trumee

L1B and time for gc

Hi
I am a british citizen and presently in usa for short period. My company has offered me permanent position here. I was wondering how long does it takes to get a gc considering I will be stuck...
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