Not a healthcare benefits expert and I've been fortunate enough to have (admittedly expensive) coverage from work. Is $70K considered a good income i...

Interesting the ACA doesn't cover all US citizens, seems like a big miss.

Is Saharan dust a recent phenomenon?

According to the NHC there’s more Saharan dust on its way. Helps prevent tropical waves from forming.

If you’re employed on the mainland prior to moving to the USVI you may be able to use COBRA and extend your private insurance until you can find a job...

I’ve noticed the output of my solar system has been reduced the last couple of days, I wonder if it’s connected.

Did Balter shut down as well?

I saw the article, sad news. While my wife and I only ate there one time, we’re still fairly new to the island, we know many folks who are regulars a...

@durmac I think your approach for choosing an island is very logical, force rank the options by cost of living, infrastructure and practical convenien...

Thanks for the detailed information, our system only charges the batteries from the solar panels. If the batteries are depleted then the house takes p...

@irish_dj A couple of things. First, and just as background, I'm now nearing retirement myself, in fact next March 1st and my wife has been a stay a...

DJT, hard core Democrats hate him, traditional Republicans hate him, yet somehow he's our President. To me that's very telling about both DJT and the...

Given the May employment numbers the odds of another massive stimulus package is likely greatly reduced.

I think this is the simple reality. To me moving to any remote Caribbean island only works if you're running to something versus running away from s...

I don’t know the answers to your specific questions but I can offer some data on electricity costs and solar. We have a 3 bedroom house on STX with M...

Both have been working on the mainland for a while. My kids each got $1,200 and my brother in-law has been getting the extra $600 on his unemployment...

The car and the household goods in one container is an interesting idea. Actually that would be perfect.

No school loans, we worked hard, delayed retirement and sacrificed much to allow our kids to not be burdened with student debt. You’re correct, she c...

While I’m likely considered old fashioned on many issues, I’m a proponent of legalizing drugs (not simply marijuana), treating them somewhat like alco...

Thanks everyone for your advice. I'll start looking for a local (Boston) company who can help us package up the goods we want to bring with us. It w...

I agree, it's for the experience. She grew up in sort of rural suburbia and went to school at Syracuse University. There are a lot of Syracuse alumn...

What a horrible senseless tragedy. It will only be when the community has the courage to fight back against the people responsible for these acts tha...

Yes, life is difficult, as it is everywhere. My youngest daughter is 25, living in Brooklyn, NY. She’s well educated and earning $85K but can’t affo...

I agree with stxdreaming1, crime is crime, it shouldn’t matter the color of your skin, your political beliefs, gender, or anything for that matter. T...