u/Advanced-Software-90

My spouse and I got a 1 bedroom in a townhouse in this community. Anyone know anything about it? There were no interior photos so we're taking a bit of a chance. But the price was reasonable ($2556), it's cat-friendly, and avoiding the fuss of the private market seems really nice. Also we don't drive and it's in walking distance of the T, Market Basket, Whole Foods, etc. If you have horror stories maybe don't tell me since I'm already committed 😅

I'm a Canadian and will be attending a PhD program in the USA in the fall, for which I'll receive a $50,000 USD stipend yearly. What are my best options for dealing with this? I currently bank with RBC and I'm open to going to them, but also happy to explore better/cheaper options if they are out there. I've heard that some American banks will open accounts for international students but how does that work if I don't have a SIN? Also...what is Wise? Any tips appreciated!

I'm a Canadian and will be moving to Boston soon. Am I going to have a hard time with landlords/brokers? E.g. will a Canadian bank account funds or even Canadian guarantor be OK for renting? Anything else to be aware of?

I'm an incoming GSAS PhD student and the first two years of the program are coursework. Am I able to access things like the child benefit $ if I'm just a PhD student (and not a TA yet, for example)?

Thanks