Records of the author Andrei Boychuk


Is it worth working in the US just for the money?

This question is difficult to answer even for experienced people. There are many reasons for and against. Much depends on the specific moment and life situation. If, for example, you have just arrived in a foreign country and you need to quickly earn at least some money, then your answer ...


What is real estate loan refinancing, and how to do it

First of all, what is refinancing? In simple words, this is when you have real estate and a loan for it, and you want to take out a new loan with better conditions and pay off the previous one in full. By the way, refinancing can be not only for...


11 steps when buying a home in the USA

Have you decided to buy real estate in America, but don’t know where to start? Don't worry, you are not alone. I was “there”, and, probably, if I returned there today, I would have to make a plan all over again: where to start, how to move, what to do and what it will be like...


What you need to know about retirement in the US

Retirement in the USA is a very important topic; it is an integral part of everyone's life in America. This is a popular topic on television, in books and magazines, and talking about everything in one article is not an easy task, Andrey Boychuk writes in the article...


How best to buy a car: on credit, leasing or cash

Have you decided to buy a car in America? Even if you live in a metropolis, sooner or later the question of purchasing a car will arise, writes Andrey Boychuk in an article for Immigrant Porada. In America, there are many options for getting a car: leasing, rent, credit, cash purchase. Consider what ...


7 Wonderland Staten Island

When I had a little more time, I loved exploring New York: walking great distances and looking at houses, streets, parks, shops. Sometimes I had the feeling that I would soon get bored, because I had already visited everything. But in reality it turned out to be the other way around: what ...


How to send a letter, parcel post and parcel from the USA or to the USA

“When I came to America, I corresponded with friends and family only by mail; now, of course, everything has changed. But sometimes you still want or just need to send a real letter or send a parcel from the USA. In this article I will describe how...


What is Timeshare and why should you beware of it?

At first glance, this is a dream that has become reality. But is this dream worth as much as you have to pay for it, asks Andrey Boychuk in an article for Immigrant Porada. What is timeshare? This is a vacation program that provides 1-2 weeks…


From taxi to cable car: what a visitor needs to know about transport in New York

Are you going to New York for an excursion or want to move here to live? So, this article about all types of transport in New York is for you, writes Andrey Boychuk in an article for Immigrant Porada. New York is a big city. To get from one point to…


How to rent a house in America: step by step instructions

In the States, it is realistic to find a good apartment in a good area for affordable money, but the problem is that many (especially immigrants) do not know how to do this, writes Andriy Boychuk in an article for Immigrant Porada. Megapolis or small town? In the big city,…

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