I often hear from readers who tell me they plan to move to Mexico to take advantage of the low cost of living; however, their plan is to work here […]
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Category: Two Expats in Mexico
Bringing your Pets to Mexico
The government agency tasked with overseeing the importation of pets and other animals is el Servicio Nacional de Sanidad, Inocuidad, Calidad Agroalimentaria (SENASICA) which falls under la Secretaría de Agricultura, […]
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Will Moving to Mexico Affect My Social Security Benefits?
Great news! If you’re a U.S. citizen, you can still receive your Social Security payments while living in Mexico. You can even have the payments deposited directly into a Mexican […]
Read moreAnswers to Common Questions About Medicare Coverage Outside the U.S.
Readers often ask me if Medicare will provide any coverage or reimbursement while they’re in Mexico, and if so, under what circumstances. I had some free time while I was […]
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What You 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 Consumidor) designed to protect consumers from unfair and deceptive practices. The law is enforced […]
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Two Expats In Mexico: Permanently Importing 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”, I’m talking about getting Mexican license plates for it. For […]
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Living in Mexico: Uses of a Carta Poder
In our community, there is usually someone willing to help out in exchange for a few beers.
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Tipping at All-Inclusive Resorts
Many of my friends joke that I’m cheap — and in some ways, I suppose they’re right.
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Moving to Mexico: The One Thing that Many People Wish They Had Done Differently
We’ve received tons of emails from our readers, many of whom are fellow expats living in Mexico. The expats normally write me to share their personal experiences or ask for […]
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Is It Safe to Live in Mexico?
I receive at least one or two emails a day asking me about crime and/or safety in Mexico. The interesting thing is that the emails rarely ask about a particular […]
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