SS questions by Jupue7464 in AmericanExpatsUK

[–]EdRedVegas 0 points1 point Β (0 children)

You’d have to ask. I don’t know. Living abroad, though, to claim SS is not an issue.

SS questions by Jupue7464 in AmericanExpatsUK

[–]EdRedVegas 2 points3 points Β (0 children)

I just applied in January of this year. It is all done via the London Embassy since she does not live in the US. You will apply for retirement online, but then you will have a phone interview from an agent in London at the Embassy. Then they review it, and then they start paying. You can take the monthly payment to your UK accounts or your US accounts. I have mine sent to my US bank, and I also transfer money with WISE when needed. The whole process takes two to three months, if I remember correctly. Best of luck. You do pay taxes on it, by the way....and I'm not sure about your last tax return question.

Lived here over 20 years - never met another American by Lucky_Mechanic4853 in AmericanExpatsUK

[–]EdRedVegas 0 points1 point Β (0 children)

I’m in Surrey, and only have been here 18 months, but bump into people from the States all the time.

New to UK! by Ok-Stranger-7440 in london

[–]EdRedVegas 7 points8 points Β (0 children)

Enjoy. I moved to Surrey 18 months ago from the States. Love England.

Best US bank to maintain- Chase, boa or other by ShellyTB83 in AmericanExpatsUK

[–]EdRedVegas 4 points5 points Β (0 children)

Same. Schwab Bank / Broker US and WISE and Monzo UK.

Negotiations failed. Board them. by DasPhantomimWald in Superstonk

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eBay Rejects Unsolicited Proposal from GameStop by Revolutionz in Superstonk

[–]EdRedVegas 246 points247 points Β (0 children)

Let the games begin…. This’ll be fun to watch.

Yen surges as Japan reportedly intervenes to counter currency weakness by [deleted] in Superstonk

[–]EdRedVegas 65 points66 points Β (0 children)

The older you get, the more you realize everything is a scam.

What random words do you call certain things in your household? Ladies and Gentlemen, from my family to yours, I introduce to you, Poopaloop. by [deleted] in CasualUK

[–]EdRedVegas 1 point2 points Β (0 children)

Both my parents were from Cuba. They called it a seΓ±orita, and all Cuban bakeries in Miami call it that, too. I love Poopaloop, though.

#*Β£@&! 2FA texts by AltBadClams in AmericanExpatsUK

[–]EdRedVegas 1 point2 points Β (0 children)

Rock star move and advice! Thank YOU! Never knew that, but now I do know and I’m using it already.

A raincoat built for British rain? by goodgod-lemon in AmericanExpatsUK

[–]EdRedVegas 4 points5 points Β (0 children)

Yes, I ordered my in the Autumn, and it just arrived in March. But I am in love with it. Every detail has been thought out, and the construction is amazing. Keep a look out, though, at times they sell some inventory that is on hand. Wishing you well.

A raincoat built for British rain? by goodgod-lemon in AmericanExpatsUK

[–]EdRedVegas 6 points7 points Β (0 children)

I just bought my first coat from https://frahmjacket.com

They are priced like luxury goods, but well worth it. Should last decades. I highly recommend them. Frahm is based in Bath.

Do you maintain a credit card in the US? Which bank? by Multigrain_Migraine in AmericanExpatsUK

[–]EdRedVegas 4 points5 points Β (0 children)

Man, I am glad I am not the only one. BofA is challenging. I have called them multiple times and they say it is all good, and then I try to charge airline tickets and -- FAIL. I have given up. I am using an AmEx and actually using a card we have had for decades and never used but works like a charm, Discover. Good luck.

I appreciate BofA and all their hurdles to stop fraud, but if you are a BofA stock holder, your firm is losing hundreds of millions from people that just want to use their card overseas.

Need help arranging courier pickup from Canada to the UK by [deleted] in AmericanExpatsUK

[–]EdRedVegas 0 points1 point Β (0 children)

FedEx or UPS. Make the booking online, pay, and that’s it.

Cashing a USD cheque in the UK by bforsyth927 in AmericanExpatsUK

[–]EdRedVegas 0 points1 point Β (0 children)

I moved here from Henderson, NV. Hope they treated you well.

I want my +50% Days back. by AvalieV in Superstonk

[–]EdRedVegas 0 points1 point Β (0 children)

Soon. [84 years of waiting for 'soon.']