In this article, I’ll share details of my experience opening a simple bank account at BBVA in Mexico, at a branch in Guadalajara’s Providencia neighborhood. For those who haven’t yet read my previous post about shopping for a bank account in Mexico, it’s a good idea to start there to
As an expat living in Mexico since 2022, I decided this year that having a local bank account would provide greater convenience for my household, despite the risks. If you haven’t yet read my banking article examining the pros and cons of banking in Mexico as a foreigner, I suggest
If you own any type of real estate in Mexico, you’re on the hook for paying “Impuesto Predial,” i.e. property taxes, so it’s important to understand how they work. For those new to this topic or looking to brush up, we’ll cover the following in this post: How property taxes
Before relocating to Mexico, I was convinced we could navigate living here just fine with our U.S. bank and brokerage accounts, based on the recommendations of other expats. My assumption that we could do without a local bank account was reinforced by some advice in Retirement Secrets of Mexico, a best-selling
If you’re a fan of LCD Soundsystem’s artsy, super-danceable, punk/disco music with occasionally hilarious lyrics… you do not want to miss the kickoff to their 2024 tour happening — unbelievably— in our fair city of Guadalajara in late March. I feel positively giddy that the band chose Guadalajara as one
For expats moving to Mexico with pets, there is a steep learning curve. If you haven’t read my previous post on how to move your pets to Mexico in 2024, I recommend that you start there. In this post you’ll learn about living with pets in Mexico, including: Buying
In this post, we’ll explore what it takes to be a successful expat (and practitioner of international geoarbitrage), to help you assess whether this lifestyle can work for you too. If you didn’t read Part 1 of this series, I recommend that you start there, for an overview of concept and
Perhaps you’ve never imagined moving to another country to improve your finances (or living standard). But the fact is, you can. In this post, I’ll share how we’ve saved upwards of $4,800 USD per month by moving to Mexico from the U.S. The concept behind this opportunity is sometimes referred
For expats, the future direction of the US dollar to Mexican peso exchange rate is a hot topic. Virtually all of the predictions for a weaker peso by the end of 2023 turned out to be wrong (including mine). As a former Wall Street equity analyst and now an amateur
This post is for those seeking practical tips and guidance on moving their dog or cat to Mexico. NOTE: these are the only animals the Mexican government considers pets. As expats living in Guadalajara since 2022, we have first-hand experience bringing cats into Mexico by land. To be honest, moving
