I've found this site which looks like a good way to send money home - http://www.tranzfers.com/ />
Haven't tried it yet but will report back when I have
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2. Posted by megger78 24th Sep 2006 at 18:35
I had a related question...I am thinking of coming to the UK for the 2007/2008 school year, but there is the possibility I will have to continue to make payments on my car while I am there. I had thought about transfering the payment money from my UK bank account (when set up) to my US bank account via paypal. Do any of you have any experience/knowledge dealing with this? Is this a viable option?
Thanks!!!
3. Posted by TClayton 25th Sep 2006 at 00:11
I got a second debit card for my UK account and mailed it home to my mom, and when I need to pay a bill, she gets the money out of the ATM and puts it into my Canada account. But I'm intrigued by this paypal option?
4. Posted by Brad-the-inhaler 25th Sep 2006 at 17:07
Sending a second debit card home is pure genius!! I wish I'd thought of that!! I've done paypal too, it's pretty good but there are some charges. Thanks TClayton for brilliant idea, B
5. Posted by TClayton 26th Sep 2006 at 01:58
Yeah the second debit card is really so simple. So simple that you don't think about it! I'm lucky too because there is an HSBC bank across the street from my mom's work so the fees are next to nothing.
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Cost of Living in the UK?
I am anticipating teaching in the UK during 2008-2009 school year. So, speaking of money and paying bills, can anyone out there give me a ball-park figure (or actuall figure if you;re willing to share) of how much money you needed to "get settled" once you arrived in the UK? Ball-park figure or average fine -- it will still help.
Of course, the answer is dependent on many factors such as your level of income in the states, whether you will be going with family or alone, and where in the UK you were hired to teach and where you live.
So with that in mind, I have listed a few specifics based on regions in the UK and distance from London:
The East of England (or EAst Anglia)
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Cost of Living in the UK?
I am anticipating teaching in the UK during 2008-2009 school year. So, speaking of money and paying bills, can anyone out there give me a ball-park figure (or actuall figure if you;re willing to share) of how much money you needed to "get settled" once you arrived in the UK? Ball-park figure or average fine -- it will still help.
Of course, the answer is dependent on many factors such as your level of income in the states, whether you will be going with family or alone, and where in the UK you were hired to teach and where you live.
So with that in mind, I have listed a few specifics based on regions in the UK and distance from London:
The East of England (or EAst Anglia)
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Ooops - duplicate message and incomplete -- how did I manage that?
Anyway, to continue: East Anglia (or East of England) in the counties of Essex or Hertsforshire or Bedfordshire(I think) or 30 min from London, 45 min. from London, and 60 min from London?
Southeast England in the counties of Surrey, Berkshire, Oxfordshire, or Buckshire or 30, 45, 60 min. from London?
East Midlands in the counties of Northants(map abbreviation, can't remember the name) or Leicestershire (sp?) or Lincolnshire all of which I think are about 1 plus hours from London?
And last, Yorkshire Region, the southern portions which I think are about 2 plus hours to London.
Not exactly sure of the distance (in traveling time), those are only estimates based on what little research I have already done on those regions. They are also the regions I have requested. If anyone has information, any information on these regions, let me know.
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I'm in Bedfordshire so here goes:
You'll need at least 1,000 pounds to take out a lease on a 1 bedroom flat (1 month's rent and at least 1 month's deposit). You will have a difficult time finding something suitable for less than 500 pounds a month.
Electricity has been costing me about 40 pounds in the winter and about 25 pounds in the summer. I've never needed to pay gas as my flats have been all electric...
Transportation costs: Arriva the shires charges 48 pounds for a monthly 1 zone bus pass and 67 pounds for a monthly all zones bus pass. You can decide which you need. Taxi's a very costly. If you find a place close to someone you work with you may be able to ride share which saves quite a bit.
TV license if you get a TV is something like 80 pounds for black and white and 140 pounds for colour...I can't remember those figures exactly as I pay it once a year on debit transfer. That info is available on-line though.
Food costs me about 40-60 per depending on how extravagent I feel. I find that in a lot of cases the store brands (generic) are fine and cost a LOT less...Not 100% true, but worth the look-see.
Clothing and housewares...etc can be a bit expensive, but one can usually find some nice stuff at charity shops. Also places like Ikea are good.
I can't think of anything else right now.
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