Tips and Tricks for Living in Mexico

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Growth and Reinvention in Mexico

Why and how moving abroad provides an opportunity for growth and reinvention.
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Quickly Establish Your Healthcare Providers and Auto Mechanic

How and why to rapidly establish your healthcare providers and auto mechanic.
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Tortillas in Mexico

Adjusting to Mexican Culture: Step One

Kerry Baker explains to us everything we need to know about the mighty tortilla, what Kerry calls her muse.
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Deliveries to Mexico

Here's how you can safely get your online shopping package deliveries in Mexico.
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Online Shopping in Mexico

Here's how to online shop in Mexico. Amazon and Costco both work well in Mexico.
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Update Passport, License, and Credit Cards

Check the expiration date on all your identification and credit cards before you move to Mexico.
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Before Moving, Prepare to Get Your Residency Visa

Simple, easy to understand explanation of the process of getting your residency visa in Mexico.
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Chuck Bolotin at podriatrist in Mexico

Car and Health Insurance When Living in Mexico

Primer on health and car insurance in Mexico. US car insurance does not cover you in Mexico.
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Taking Your Pets with You to Mexico

Ever wonder how to take your pets with you to Mexico? Medical records and traveling methods are important.
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Consider Using a Mail Forwarding Service

Here's how and why it's so important to get digital before you move to Mexico. It's easy, and its necessary.
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Visit your Doctor, Dentist, and Auto Mechanic

Fixing any medical, dental or vehicle problems in advance will ease your first few months in Mexico.
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You Need a Legal US or Canadian Mailing Address

Here's why you need to consider also having a US or Canadian legal address when living in Mexico.
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When Moving, Register with the US or Canada

Before you move to Mexico, register with the US or Canada to get important updates.
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How to Drive Your US or Canadian Car in Mexico

What you need to know in order to drive your US or Canadian plated car in Mexico.
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Easy US Car Registration when Living in Mexico

Ever wonder why there are so many vehicles in Mexico registered in South Dakota? Here's why...
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Driving to Mexico? Prepare for Toll Roads, Bring Cash

Here's why, if you're driving to Mexico, you should bring a good amount of cash.
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Books, Magazines and more to Read in Mexico

English language books are hard to get in Mexico. That's why you should get a Kindle or other e-reader.
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Back up your data before you move to Mexico

Reasons to back up your computer before moving to Mexico are detailed. Also how to use Dropbox to do it.
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Apps to Help You with Spanish and Metric

You can use your computer and smartphone to translate and learn Spanish and the Metric system.
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Using a Password Manager in Mexico

If you don't already use a password manager, you should, especially in Mexico. Here's why.
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Be Prepared to Use Your Smartphone in Mexico

The best way to communicate using a smartphone in Mexico. If you don't use it much now, start practicing.
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Get Worldwide Television Service in Mexico

Here's how to watch television programs from around the world while in Mexico by using the internet.
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Get Apps for Your Favorite Media and Music

Have a favorite radio station you like to listen to in the US or Canada? Here's an easy way to listen after you move to Mexico.
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Using Credit Cards in Mexico

Here's how to choose the best credit cards to use in Mexico.
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Using ATMs in Mexico

Which ATM you use and the settings you select can make a substantial difference in Mexico.
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Making Bank Transfers in Mexico

Here are some suggested ways to save money and aggravation when making bank transfers in Mexico.
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Foreign Earned Income Exclusion

For Americans working remotely while in Mexico, this article will show you how to save a lot of taxes.
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Bringing Money to Mexico

Don't assume you can use US dollars and credit cards. Here's how to get some pesos before you leave for Mexico.
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