Posts From: Economy


Happy Tax Day to those in the U.S. (well, almost; since today is a Sunday and Emancipation Day tomorrow is an observed holiday in D.C., 2012′s Tax Day falls on April 17)! For Swedish readers, April 15 is the day many Americans dread — the deadline for filing those taxes! In Sweden this year, May 2 is the day to declare all of your hard-earned (and hard-taxed) income. However, Skatteverket …continue reading

Moving Day

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We are moving to our new apartment today, so there’s no better time to explain the headache in finding one in Sweden. But first, a link to photos from Chalmers Cortègen 2011; thanks for your patience and enjoy! When Fredrik came to visit me in Minneapolis, he was amazed at seeing “For Rent” signs on nearly every block. Not only do rental signs not exist here but also it’s no …continue reading