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Learning paths
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Each path sequences the right guides, tools, and downloads with an estimated completion time.
Beginner
Moving to the United States
Everything you need in sequence: documents, arrival logistics, housing, banking, and the first ninety days.
6 lessons74 minLiving in America
Beginner
Finding a Job
Build an American-style résumé, understand hiring norms, run a structured search, and negotiate the offer.
4 lessons51 minJobs & Careers
Intermediate
Starting a Business
Entity choice, registration, tax obligations, and the practicalities of your first hire.
4 lessons55 minBusiness
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Every tool has its own page with a plain-English explanation, FAQs, and linked guides.
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Cost of Living Calculator
Compare housing, groceries, transport, healthcare, and taxes between any two American cities before you commit to a move.
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Salary Comparison Tool
Benchmark a job offer against typical pay for the same role, experience level, and metro area.
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Take-Home Pay Estimator
Translate a gross salary into an estimated paycheck after federal tax, state tax, Social Security, Medicare, and common deductions.
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Moving Budget Calculator
Estimate the full cost of a move: movers, deposits, furniture, travel, and the buffer most people forget.
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Monthly Budget Planner
Plan a monthly budget around biweekly paychecks, pre-tax deductions, and typical American household categories.
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Mortgage Affordability Calculator
Estimate a realistic purchase price from income, debts, down payment, and current rate assumptions.
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PDF
Checklist
First 30 Days in America Checklist
The printable companion to The Complete Guide to Living in the United States — sixteen sequenced actions across four weeks, with space for account numbers, appointments, and local contacts.
6 pages9 minv1.0
Updated August 1, 2026
PDF
Moving Guide
Moving to America Checklist
A 60-step checklist covering documents, housing, banking, utilities, and the first ninety days after arrival.
8 pages12 minv3.1
Updated June 18, 2026
XLSX
Financial Tool
Monthly Budget Template
A spreadsheet built around American pay cycles, pre-tax deductions, and typical household categories.
4 pages10 minv2.4
Updated June 2, 2026
State guides
All 50 states, one template
Population, economy, cost of living, taxes, healthcare, housing, and attractions for every state.
CAWest
California
The Golden State
Sacramento39 million
TXSouth
Texas
The Lone Star State
Austin30.5 million
FLSouth
Florida
The Sunshine State
Tallahassee22.6 million
NYNortheast
New York
The Empire State
Albany19.6 million
WAWest
Washington
The Evergreen State
Olympia7.8 million
COWest
Colorado
The Centennial State
Denver5.9 million
GASouth
Georgia
The Peach State
Atlanta11 million
AZWest
Arizona
The Grand Canyon State
Phoenix7.4 million
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Living in America
How to Choose Which State to Live In
No-income-tax states are not automatically cheaper. Comparing states well means weighing five variables at once.
Elena Marsh2 min read
Healthcare
Understanding American Health Insurance Plans
Four numbers determine the true cost of a health plan. Once you can read them, comparing options becomes straightforward.
Nora Bennett2 min read
Business
Starting an LLC in the United States
An LLC is the default entity for most small American businesses. Here is what forming one actually involves, and what you must keep doing afterwards.
Marcus Hale2 min read
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