The Foreign Earned Income Exclusion: What Americans Working Abroad Should Know
UPDATED: 8/13/19 It’s a common misconception among Americans living abroad — especially those with dual citizenship — that their foreign…
Budget and Finance
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….
Beginning the Low Season With a Trip to Puebla, Mexico
Linda and I do most of our traveling within Mexico during the low season when the prices for lodging, tours…
Mexico Life: A Look at the Ductless Mini-Split A/C Units
When I woke up today, I didn’t think I would be writing a blog post about the ductless mini-split air…
How I Describe What It’s Like Being Retired in Mexico
People often ask me what it’s like being retired in Mexico. I get the question from friends, family members, former…
Retired in Mexico: Choosing the Right Time and Method to Transfer Your Money Can Save You A Lot
If you’re a retiree in Mexico from the U.S. or Canada, chances are pretty good that your retirement income comes…
Why the Riviera Maya is an Ideal Home Base for Retirees Who Love to Travel
When my wife and I retired in 2015, we wanted an active lifestyle but the problem was that our monthly…
Even the Memberships for Sam’s and Costco Are Cheaper in Mexico
Whenever I talk to someone back in the States and I mention that I went to Sam’s Club, they often…
Retired in Mexico: A Look at the INAPAM Discount Card
One of the ways that retirees in Mexico can save even more money is by getting a senior discount card…
Mexico: Our Experience Getting Our Water Heater Replaced
One night, Linda was taking a shower when the water suddenly ran cold. She yelled for me to check the…
Paying Our Property Taxes in Mexico
In 2015, my wife and I sold our modest Florida home where we had lived for over a decade and…
Why We Often Only Book One Night at All-Inclusive Resorts
One of the advantages of going to an all-inclusive resort is that it’s easy to stay on budget. You can…
The Exorbitant Cost of Getting a Document Notarized Abroad
Two years ago, my wife and I disposed of 99% of our belongings in Florida and moved to Mexico. We…
Living Large on a Small Budget in Mexico
When my wife and I first moved to Mexico almost two years ago, we were concerned that our monthly budget…
Financing Options When Buying Property in Mexico
Many aspiring expats are disappointed to learn that financing their future dream home in Mexico isn’t as easy as it…