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Aug 22nd 2021, 5:27 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,705
Posted By djsoul

Re: Shipping cost update USA to UK

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Wow.. Please share the name of the company offering that price. I am paying $1900 for TWO PALLETS.... but it is door to door.
Jun 7th 2021, 5:42 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 2,931
Posted By djsoul

Re: Investment platform for international trading info and advice please

I use and recommend Tradestation. I am US LPR and UK Citizen, I trade in the US and am moving back to the UK where I wish to continue trading US stocks. I'll be expected to file a W8-BEN form to...
Apr 29th 2021, 11:51 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 4,771
Posted By djsoul

Re: Obtaining a UK credit card

Chase and Discovercard let you have a permanent overseas address - I checked with them last week directly and also on your online account allows for entry of a permanent foreign address. I am...
Apr 29th 2021, 11:34 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 699
Posted By djsoul

Re: Car Leasing

I am in the same boat. Enterprise do competitive long term leasing and the pricing is pretty competitive. The last time I checked, I think you can use a US credit card and US driving licence if...
Nov 13th 2020, 7:41 pm
Replies: 31
Views: 5,581
Posted By djsoul

Re: Opening UK bank account from the US?

Highly recommend Revolut for free weekday currency exchanges from USD to GBP up to $6500 per month. You can pay the $9.99 premium account to do unlimited FOREX, if you need to do more than $6500....
Aug 13th 2020, 2:18 am
Replies: 22
Views: 4,126
Posted By djsoul

Re: Getting out of my car lease

https://www.swapalease.com/
Aug 13th 2020, 2:14 am
Jun 20th 2020, 1:37 am
Replies: 34
Views: 8,621
Posted By djsoul

Re: Going back to the UK

Thats double taxation though - if you have your W8-BEN on file with your US broker and you are UK domiciled again, wouldn't you just pay tax to the HMRC and not to the IRS at all under the DT treaty?...
Jun 13th 2020, 3:22 am
Replies: 16
Views: 3,939
Posted By djsoul

Re: Moving back to the UK after 10 years

Transferwise offers "Borderless" US and UK banks accounts, no need to chase around the UK for a high street bank. You get a sort code and account number and can pay direct debits from your UK...
Jun 13th 2020, 2:31 am
Replies: 34
Views: 8,621
Posted By djsoul

Re: Going back to the UK

So if you've converted your 401k to an IRA, do the US rules apply to withdrawing before 59 1/2? Is the 10% penalty still levied under the treaty?
Feb 2nd 2020, 1:58 am
Replies: 26
Views: 7,777
Posted By djsoul

Re: The Start of My Journey Home

Thanks for this - just catching up and missed your post. After checking my SSA account in January 2020; they updated my account as my earnings came in and about a week ago, my status updated and they...
Feb 2nd 2020, 1:46 am
Replies: 0
Views: 940
Posted By djsoul

Moving back - Should I take Citizenship first?

I'm planning to move back to the UK permanently in 2021 after 10 years in the US; I have no plans to return. I'm a legal permanent resident and will convert my 401k into an IRA with HMRC reporting...
Nov 30th 2019, 4:30 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,987
Posted By djsoul

Re: Moving to U.K. from USA with existing loans?

It's highly unlikely any unsecured debt will follow you across the pond, it's just too expensive for a creditor to raise a case in a foreign land and pursue it.

However, what happens is the...
Oct 14th 2019, 12:57 am
Replies: 6
Views: 3,193
Posted By djsoul

Re: Moving Back to England

I'm moving back to the UK from the US and won't be applying for Citizenship either; my reasons are different and will be turning in my green card. Don't leave one foot in the past, just move on and...
Sep 5th 2019, 12:33 am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,575
Posted By djsoul

Re: Totalizationl Agreement USA / UK Pensions

Is your husband claiming SSA as a US Citizen or Non resident Alien? You can do both, im just curious about the latter as this is the course I intend to take. If so, was he treated any differently?...
Aug 12th 2019, 2:02 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 7,777
Posted By djsoul

Re: The Start of My Journey Home

Thank you for your comments and ideas; they pretty much align with my current objectives now.

I do have a few gaps in my NI record for the time I worked back home up until 2010; some have timed...
Aug 10th 2019, 4:41 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 7,777
Posted By djsoul

Re: The Start of My Journey Home

Yes, I've been reading some posts including yours about people having difficulties with companies like Fidelity whom I'm with. They seemed to have upped their game recently and have some better...
Aug 9th 2019, 9:57 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 7,777
Posted By djsoul

Re: The Start of My Journey Home

I only have a 401k retirement account with my employer and a regular savings account with a bank - no other investments.
Aug 9th 2019, 9:33 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 7,777
Posted By djsoul

Re: The Start of My Journey Home

After getting this all out, I believe also that transferring to a position with my current company in the UK is the best solution; just at least until I can become stable and become reaclimatised...
Aug 9th 2019, 9:24 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 7,777
Posted By djsoul

Re: The Start of My Journey Home

Yes, I'm nearly 50 and spent most of my life in Devon before moving to the US. I know how difficult it is to find a decent position there but my commitments are limited; I have no family, just myself...
Aug 9th 2019, 4:57 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 7,777
Posted By djsoul

Re: The Start of My Journey Home

Hi Simon,

Thanks for your response. Just to clarify, I was referring to making a living for myself and what options I would have IF I stayed with my employer back home. Here, I would be forcing...
Aug 9th 2019, 3:03 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 7,777
Posted By djsoul

The Start of My Journey Home

Hi All,

I hope you don’t mind if I share my story and perhaps hear from others who’ve reached this stage.

I’ve been in the US (NYC / NJ) for 9 years (working for 8) and I’ve reached the...
Aug 7th 2019, 8:06 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 1,407
Posted By djsoul

Re: 401K Transfer to UK

I have been doing some extensive research on this topic as I have a 401k also.

You should seriously consider leaving your 401k where it is or rollover (tax free) to an IRA; you can then file a...
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