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…
Living in Mexico
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…
Quintana Roo: How to Renew Your Vehicle Registration
When it comes to paying bills and taxes, I don’t like to procrastinate. I pay them as soon as I…
The Little Restaurant in Mexico that Does Big Things at Christmas Time
Linda and I often return to the old country for Christmas — that’s what we call the U.S. since moving…
What Everyone Should Know About Mexico’s Consumer Protection Law
Mexico takes consumer rights very seriously and has an impressive 100+ page federal consumer rights law (Ley Federal de Protección al…
Retired in Mexico: How We Maximize Our Travel Budget
Regular readers of the blog often ask us how we’re able to travel as much as we do on a…