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Dec 03
How to Maintain Your Credit Score When Living Overseas

Moving to another country is an exciting experience, but it comes with challenges—one of which is managing your financial health, especially your credit score. Your credit score is crucial for obtaining loans, renting properties, and even landing certain jobs. Although your U.S. credit score may not directly transfer overseas, maintaining it while living abroad is […]

Dec 02
How to Handle Medical Emergencies in a New Country

Medical emergencies can be a stressful experience, especially if they occur while traveling abroad. Completely inefficient systems, a language barrier, and lack of preparation can increase the experience of the situation, but knowing the appropriate steps will make one face medical emergencies confidently. Here is a guide on managing medical emergencies in a new country. […]

Dec 02
How to Obtain Health Insurance When Moving Overseas

One of the most important being securing health insurance. Without proper coverage, you could face significant financial and medical risks. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you obtain the right health insurance when moving abroad. 1. Study the Healthcare System in the Country You Are Visiting The first step is knowing how healthcare works in […]

Nov 27
Moving Abroad as a Single Parent: What You Need to Know

Moving to Another Country is taking a lot of effort, and as single parents, it has its own challenges: but with planning and preparation, it can be enjoyable for you and your child. Just what would you have to know before making that big leap?  Moving abroad as a single parent involves some legal and […]

Nov 27
How to Research Your Destination Country Before Moving

Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to thoroughly research your destination country before you move. 1. Learn About Culture and Language You need to study some customs and traditions and even the social etiquette of your host country in order not to fall in misunderstandings. For instance, some cultures would put much value on punctuality, […]

Nov 26
How to Ship Large Items, Like Furniture, Overseas

Shipping large items, such as furniture, overseas can be a hassle-free affair with proper planning; but the latter is usually an uphill task in itself. It could either be a new residence for you, or you may even give furniture as gifts to your friends or send it as a business shipment. You must understand […]

Nov 26
Downsizing Before an International Move: What to Pack and Leave Behind

Relocating to a different country is a very thrilling adventure but at the same time, it brings some uncommon challenges especially when one should decide what to take to the new domicile and leave behind some particular possessions. Downsizing is almost always important in making the move more manageable, affordable, and without any undue stress. […]

Nov 25
Managing Your Children’s Education After Moving Abroad

Adjusting to a new school system, language, and friends can be a lot to take in. You, as a parent, are also a key factor of your child being able to cope with this change. Here are a few tips on how to cope with the education of your children after relocating abroad. 1. Research […]

Nov 25
Managing Homesickness After Moving Abroad from Korea

Moving to different countries is a phase many individuals go through and should involve many good and enjoyable activities, experiences, and challenges. However, this is not the case for most people as the excitement of exploring new places is normally met with a profound condition called homesickness. It is interesting to note that the people’s […]

Nov 25
Budgeting for a Move Abroad: Cost Breakdown for Koreans

Moving to another country is always fun; however, the expat life can be pretty costly if not planned in advance. Creating a moving budget properly is very important in making sure that one is able to afford the move with little to no stress as well, thanks to the monetary aspect being able to enhance […]