Going on Vacation to Mexico? Don’t Forget Your Mexican Consumer Rights Card
Readers of our blog often ask for copies of the Mexican consumer rights cards that we made last year for…
Living in Mexico
Why the Financial Requirements for a Mexican Resident Card Vary by Consulate Location
If you plan on getting either a temporary or permanent Mexican resident card, chances are that you’re going to have…
Retired in Mexico: A Detailed Look at Our Expenses
Before moving to Mexico in 2015, I spent hours searching for information online about the specific costs associated with living…
Permanent and Temporary Residents: Procedures to Follow When Flying Out of Mexico
Yesterday, Linda and I flew back to the U.S. to attend to some matters ,and since we have Mexican Resident…
Getting a Driver’s License in Tulum, Mexico
Readers often ask us about the requirements to obtain a Mexican driver’s license. That can be a difficult question to…
How Much Does It Cost to Be Treated at a Public Hospital in Mexico Without Insurance?
I recently wrote an article about my unexpected visit to a private hospital in Mexico to get stitched up after…
My Trip to the Emergency Room in Mexico
Readers of our blog often ask us to write more articles about the healthcare system in Mexico, and although I…
What Americans with Foreign Bank Accounts Should Know About FBAR to Avoid Being Fined
An estimated 9 million Americans live abroad and a large percentage establish bank accounts in their new home country. In the case…
The Cost of a Mexican Resident Card Increased for 2019
Readers often write me to ask how much it costs to get a temporary or permanent resident card in Mexico….
Under What Circumstances Can a Mexican Bank Account Be Considered Abandoned and the Money Seized?
Recently, I was talking with a friend of mine in Mexico — a fellow expat from the United States —…
Buying or Selling a Used Car in Mexico
If you’re moving to Mexico and you’re in the market for a used car, chances are that you’ll be buying…
Why the Irregular Signature On My Passport Keeps Coming Back to Haunt Me
If you compare the signatures on all my U.S. identification documents and credit cards, no two are exactly alike, and…
A Look at One American’s First Fender Bender in Mexico
One of our friends and fellow expats from the United States, Gary, was recently involved in a minor vehicle accident…
Useful Sites to Purchase Mexican Car Insurance and Compare Rates
Lately, we’ve been getting quite a few emails from readers asking us how and where to get Mexican car insurance….
Mexico: How to Report a Consumer Violation to Profeco
This article is a follow-up to the one that I wrote back on December 20th called What Everyone Should Know About…