Foreigners with no credit history, here’s how to get your first credit card in Boston.
Building a US credit history - and having a score to reflect your credibility - is the first step to accessing any type of locally financed purchases from cars to homes. So unless you envision paying everything in cash, here’s how you get your first credit card.
Furnishing your home? Here are 13 places to get creative with furniture purchases without breaking the bank.
Boston transplants, get ready to get furniture- Boston rentals are rarely furnished. But fret not; America thrives on consumerism so there are plenty of avenues for shopping! If you get creative, you could even pay nothing! Here are 13 places to get furniture without breaking your bank.
Non-immigrants, here’s how you apply for a Social Security Number (SSN) or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN)
Getting a Social Security Number (SSN) or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) is the NUMBER ONE thing to accessing life in the US. Read this!
How to get an MA Driver’s License
How to escape Boston's limited transit? The answer isn't a straightforward "get a car". It's actually "get a driver's license", because you can't register a car without auto-insurance, and you can't get auto-insurance without a driver's license. So here's your step-by-step guide to getting an MA Driver’s License. PS, get the one with Real ID!
Getting WIFI and a local US number
All you need to read to have fast WIFI set up, FAST! Newcomers to the US, get your Social Security Number (SSN) first before visiting physical stores. Worst case scenario, get a prepaid SIM card.