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Exchange Rates & Getting a British Bank Account
Don’t worry, I’ll get back to taxes soon-ish (😉), but one of the biggest issues for American citizens moving to the UK is getting a British bank account. Especially if like us, your work isn’t based in the UK. Plus I’ll go into converting your US dollars into British pounds!
Taxes? Nah look at that view!
Up next on my list about my UK move was taxes. And yes, it’s important, but right now I’m feeling the same about writing it as I do when I sit down to prepare our taxes. Since I can avoid this topic (unlike my taxes) without being penalized by a government agency, I think I shall.
First Step to Move from the US to the UK
I am a shameless Christmas movie aficionado, and The Holiday is an all time favourite. I’ll watch it no matter the season, but as the hubs will tell you it’s practically on loop during December! Why do I bring up this movie in an entry about how to move from the US to the UK? Well, because it’s one of many movies that make it seem like it’s so easy to move to abroad after falling in love 😂
Los Angeles to London
Looking back at the almost infinite amount steps to get two humans with a dog in tow from Los Angeles to London, I’m still shocked that we made it this far without hiring a team of full-time assistants. So if you’re planning your move to the UK, …
