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Furniture Shopping: Making Home, HOME

March 15, 2016by Silicon Valley Loonies Leave a comment

Every move marks new beginnings. New memories in your new home. New neighbourhood surroundings. New neighbour introductions. And, almost always, new furniture. New pieces to fit that tricky spot in […]

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Moving, Shopping

Keeping Canadian TFSA while living in USA

May 1, 2014by Silicon Valley Loonies Leave a comment

Should you withdraw your Canadian Tax-Free Savings Accounts (TFSA) when moving down to the United States? From Wikipedia: “A Canadian Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) is an account that provides tax […]

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Moving, Taxes, Useful Tidbits

Keeping Canadian RRSP while living in USA

July 17, 2013by Silicon Valley Loonies Leave a comment

Should you withdraw your Canadian Registered Retirement Saving Plan (RRSP) funds when moving down to the States? Consult with your Canadian financial institution on your available RRSP options prior to […]

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Moving, Resources, Taxes

Looking for a new home rental

May 8, 2013by Silicon Valley Loonies 1 Comment

A reminder from our apartment rental/leasing office about our 1 year lease expiring just arrived.  Since we’re looking for a larger unit, it’s back to rental searching again. The year […]

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Moving

Corporate Housing Living

May 7, 2013by Silicon Valley Loonies 2 Comments

If you and your family have been relocated by a company, chances are you will be or are already living in temporary accommodations arranged by your new employer. This may […]

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Moving

Change of Address Checklist

May 3, 2013by Silicon Valley Loonies 1 Comment

Moving is always a busy and chaotic time. Just remembering to call your contacts to update your new address is a lot of work on its own. I put together […]

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Moving, Useful Tidbits

Change of Address

May 3, 2013by Silicon Valley Loonies 1 Comment

Once your temporary corporate housing or permanent home is secure, you’re ready to setup mail forwarding.  If time permits, I try to schedule the first day of activation during my […]

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Moving

Getting ready to pack and move

May 2, 2013by Silicon Valley Loonies Leave a comment

Having moved between places nearly once every couple years without hiring movers or getting things broken/lost in the process, I’ve gotten pretty good at packing and keeping organized during a […]

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Moving

Taking the California behind-the-wheel driving exam

April 30, 2013by Silicon Valley Loonies Leave a comment

I was thrilled to take the California driving exam. It meant that we’d finally be able to complete the vehicle import process and get our vehicle registered with the California […]

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Moving

Writing the California driver’s exam

April 28, 2013by Silicon Valley Loonies Leave a comment

Because California does not recognize an International Driving Permit (IDP) as a valid driver license, Canadians will need to write the California driver’s exam and take the behind-the-wheel exam too (refer to […]

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