04
Oct
Bullshit and Immigrating to Portugal
First, I want to apologize for the attention-grabbing headline. In many ways, it is a cheap tactic to grab
6 min read
John Egan
24
Aug
Will I have to pay state income tax after I move to Portugal?
You don't need to move to South Dakata first!
7 min read
05
Apr
A quick guide to paying for things in Portugal
I wrote this article primarily for US citizens who’ve immigrated to Portugal. As a resident of Portugal, you have a Portuguese bank account and access to a few new ways of paying for goods and services.
12 min read
28
Mar
How to secure your credit and debit cards in Portugal
Don't fall for the RFID wallet scam.
4 min read
28
Feb
The First USA2.pt email newsletter
1 min read
25
Feb
How to Pick an Internet and Cellphone Provider in Portugal
10 min read
15
Feb
Why Every American Moving to Portugal Needs a Password Manager
The quick answer: get a password manager. Right now, before your move if you haven't left yet, or
13 min read
14
Feb
What the heck is WhatsApp, and why should I care?
8 min read
11
Feb
Bring your US phone to Portugal: 2026 edition
Updated August 1 2026 to emphasize how important it is to read the entire guide before diving in.
17 min read
09
Feb
Using Your Phone In Portugal For Two-Factor Authentication
9 min read