Mexico: Save Money by Paying Your Property Taxes Early
This is a quick post for my fellow expats who may be unaware that most local governments in Mexico offer…
Living in Mexico
Retiring in Mexico: Deciding Which Residency Option is Right for You
Once you decide to live in Mexico, the next step is to determine what type of residency status best suits…
Retiring in Mexico: The Criteria We Used to Pick the Perfect Location
We occasionally hear from readers who have decided to retire in Mexico, but they’re not really sure where to go….
A Look at the Salaries of 20 Occupations in Mexico
I often hear from blog followers who tell me they plan to move to Mexico to take advantage of the…
Mexico: Tips to Avoid Getting Cheated at the Pumps
When we first moved to Mexico, I was surprised to learn that all of the gas stations were still all…
The Foreign Earned Income Exclusion: What Americans Working Abroad Should Know
It’s a common misconception among Americans living abroad — especially those with dual citizenship — that their foreign earned income…
Saving Money With a Mexican Cell Phone Plan
For the first six months that we lived in Mexico, we still had a cell phone plan from the U.S….
Buen Fin Starts This Friday
As a thrifty retiree, I’m always looking for opportunities to save money — especially on big ticket items like electronics…
Carta Poder: A Useful Tool to Get Things Done in Mexico
Many of our expat neighbors and friends divide their time between Mexico and their home country. That means that they…
Learning Spanish On Your Own? Start by Picking a Country
Many commercially sold Spanish self-study courses offer two distinctly different versions of their product: 1) Peninsular Spanish (The Spanish spoken…
Looking for Locals Discounts in Quintana Roo? This Website Can Help
One of the reasons that we’re able to stay on budget so easily here in Mexico is because we take…
How to Permanently Import a Used Vehicle to Mexico
Readers often ask me how they can permanently import their foreign plated vehicle to Mexico. When I say “permanently import”,…
A Look at Mexico’s Gun Laws
I get a lot of questions from readers about firearms laws in Mexico. So many, in fact, that I decided…
Why We Chose to Retire in Mexico Instead of the U.S.
One of the most important aspects of retirement is financial planning. You want to make sure that you’ll have enough…
Retiring in Mexico: How Much Does It Cost to Live in Mexico’s Riviera Maya?
Before moving to Mexico in 2015, I spent hours searching for information online about the specific costs associated with living…