Moving to Mexico: A Look at Apostilles
Readers of the blog often ask me about apostilles — and if you’ve never heard the word before, you’re not…
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Why You Shouldn’t Panic If You See This in Mexico
Going on Vacation to Mexico? Don’t Forget Your Mexican Consumer Rights Card
Why the Financial Requirements for a Mexican Resident Card Vary by Consulate Location
Retired in Mexico: A Detailed Look at Our Expenses
Permanent and Temporary Residents: Procedures to Follow When Flying Out of Mexico
Getting a Driver’s License in Tulum, Mexico
How Much Does It Cost to Be Treated at a Public Hospital in Mexico Without Insurance?
My Trip to the Emergency Room in Mexico
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…