It’s that time again! Tax season is a stressful time of year for many people, but it can be even more so if you are new to the country and unsure how the system works. It doesn’t need to be so bad though – we offer gere some general information about how taxes work that… Continue reading US Tax Basics
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Finding Office Space as a Startup: Renting and Office Sharing in NYC
New York City’s pricey real estate makes finding office space as an entrepreneur tricky. You’ll need to consider not just pricing, but also which neighborhood makes the most sense for your type of business—where is your customer base? Where will you be able to network with similar companies? Where will be the best spot for… Continue reading Finding Office Space as a Startup: Renting and Office Sharing in NYC
Understanding US Measurements
Moving and living abroad comes with plenty of problems. Culture shock, language barriers and settling in to a new life, though difficult, are things you expect. What about the smaller things that can really trip you up? Not the new food or new working practices, but the new terms and measurements used so often in… Continue reading Understanding US Measurements
The International’s Guide to Tipping in New York City
Let’s face it: one of the hardest adjustments to make as an international is getting used to all of the tipping that goes with living in New York City! Whether it’s your waiter, cab driver, or delivery guy, after a while you begin to ask yourself where all your small bills are going.Tipping can be… Continue reading The International’s Guide to Tipping in New York City
Finding a House Before you Have a Home
For those lucky enough to be moving to New York City from abroad, congratulations! Living and working in NYC is a constantly exciting and challenging experience, and having one of the world’s greatest cities as your playground is a great privilege.Still, moving is hard, and moving internationally is even harder. With everything to sort out… Continue reading Finding a House Before you Have a Home
How to Make Calls with Your US Phone While Abroad (without paying a fortune)
A few weeks ago, we brought you our guide to the best ways to call home. Now it’s time to look at a closely related issue: using your US cell phone abroad.It’s becoming increasingly common to travel internationally, whether it’s for business, pleasure, or simply to visit friends and family back home. But international travel… Continue reading How to Make Calls with Your US Phone While Abroad (without paying a fortune)
Getting Around NYC: An International’s Guide to the Subway
New York is a bustling, global city. Among its many renowned features — its cultural institutions, its sports teams, its famous views, among many, many others — the New York City subway is one of the most iconic. However, although the transportation giant is essential to the daily business of the city, it can be more difficult… Continue reading Getting Around NYC: An International’s Guide to the Subway
CouchSurfing: Where Travel and Social Network Collide
The Internet and new technologies have revolutionized the way we travel around the planet. Plane tickets and hotels are now easily booked online. Package deals can remove the hassle of sorting through a dizzying number of details while organizing a trip abroad. And online itineraries and interactive maps have made navigating a foreign land much… Continue reading CouchSurfing: Where Travel and Social Network Collide
How to Find the Perfect Apartment in 5 Steps
If you’re feeling the frustration of the apartment hunt, you’re definitely not alone. The New York City real estate market is unlike any in the world. Average rent is $1,086 across all types of floor plans. That’s more than other cities’ median mortgage payments.And for internationals the apartment search is even more difficult. You’ll need to… Continue reading How to Find the Perfect Apartment in 5 Steps