When we first moved to the US we went with one of the big banks (Bank of America, to be exact) - since there was less of a problem opening an account there with no American history. Also if you use ATMs from other financial institutions there usually is a charge (although I believe there are some Credit Unions and stuff that don't do that if you use a different Credit Union ATM?) so we wanted a bank that had ATMs in many places, and in many different states since we traveled.
To start out with a credit card we had to give them some money as security and got only a $500 limit, but that was only for the first year, and we've increased the limit a couple times since then.
There are several reasons why one wouldn't bank with one of the big companies, but the advantages outweighed those for us.
(Last time we went for the interview at a US Embassy we got stuck waiting near the window where people who had complicated cases got to plead their case. It was amusing to hear the stories).
Hi! My name is Jenya and I would like to become friends with you :) summer_skin praised you in her friending post and I would like to read your LJ. I will also be very grateful if you add me back!
Hi Jenya! It's nice to meet you. :) I must admit that I'm hardly ever on LJ since I'm mostly active on Twitter and Tumblr, but yes, we definitely should be friends.
Billy Talent is awesome. I like that you like them. *g*
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Whatever apartment you move into, you need to account for all the people who will want to visit you from THE OLD CONTINENT.
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To start out with a credit card we had to give them some money as security and got only a $500 limit, but that was only for the first year, and we've increased the limit a couple times since then.
There are several reasons why one wouldn't bank with one of the big companies, but the advantages outweighed those for us.
(Last time we went for the interview at a US Embassy we got stuck waiting near the window where people who had complicated cases got to plead their case. It was amusing to hear the stories).
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My name is Jenya and I would like to become friends with you :)
summer_skin praised you in her friending post and I would like to read your LJ.
I will also be very grateful if you add me back!
PS Billy Talent is the best ;)
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Billy Talent is awesome. I like that you like them. *g*
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