Counting the days until we follow in Puerto Rico's footsteps with bankruptcy... it's going to be a huge, huge mess.

I have a Wells Fargo/ OPTUM Bank HSA account. I have been trying to access their web site to check on my account for a week and no luck. Turns out...

For anyone considering it, definitely acquaint yourself with all the risks before putting your pet in an airplane cargo hold, especially a snub-nosed ...

I enjoy doing cosmetic repairs and with the convience of Home Depot of the island, that doesn't seem like it would be a super big deal. :D:D:D ...

It's possible to get by with a car, but a 4WD vehicle is definitely better. It will increase your options for living situations also. Is it pr...

The other place to check are the local Facebook groups, which have replaced Craigslist for legit trading these days. There is a St John Accommodations...

I have noticed some listings on Craigslist for efficiency/1bedroom apts under 1k. Just not sure whether they're legit or not 😉 Mostly not. You m...

A move like you describe is tougher to pull off than it used to be even a couple of years ago, because St John's rental housing market is very tight -...

and compared to the mountains of pennsylvania and west virginia, stt is flat Yes and no. I've ridden there, and most of the roads in PA and WV do...

I ride a motorcycle on St John and have never owned a car since I moved here in 2008. There are many, many reasons not to ride two wheels on any of th...

If conserving water is not an option for your family, you will have an interesting time adapting to many aspects of living on St Thomas. Make sure you...

You mentioned visiting STJ as well as STT and Water Island. If it's raining, a car on St John won't get you over Jacob's Ladder or up the North Shore ...

Got it. I bet they stopped writing policies here a year or two back when the government was (most recently) threatening Healthcare International. I ho...

I'm not sure you can get a permit for standing mounted panels in the VI at your home. Indeed you can -- most people just don't own enough real...

If you or your spouse have citizenship anywhere outside the US, you can get great insurance coverage with Cigna Global. I just received their offer to...

Maybe they do better on STX -- on STT and STJ, we don't drive long enough trips for the batteries to charge properly.

Local Facebook groups will move it quickest -- there are a couple for Coral Bay and a few for St John as a whole. Also consider donating to the ACC (...

Instead, do everyday chores like cleaning house, shopping for groceries, yard work, traveling at rush hour (yes, we have rush hours), stand in line at...

When it rains a lot in the evening (and the temperature and light is right) winged reproductive termites often come out to court and locate new nest. ...

Not at all true. People fly back and forth with their dogs here all the time, and our animal shelters routinely fly adoptees out to the states. Check...

I've seen pickup trucks with Budget Car Rental's logo all over them, so they may be another source.

Banks in the USVI - Merchants, FirstBank, ScotiaBank, BancoPopular. A quick Google search will add to the list if there are others.

If you'd like to work at a bank, you might try inquiring in person at the banks during your PMV, resume in hand. Show up dressed neatly, explain your ...

It's true, you never know. Odds are much better at finding work quicker earlier in the season, though. What generally happens in hospitality is,...

I've heard that a lot of people my age, in their mid to late twenties, move down to the tourist areas to work in hospitality and enjoy the island life...