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Getting the Name Changed on a Water Bill in Mexico is Harder Than You Think

Dawn Stoner November 20, 2025

Changing the name on a water bill in the U.S. typically involves making a phone call to share your name, property address, phone number, and

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How Safe is Mexico for Women?

Dawn Stoner November 18, 2025

With the assault on President Sheinbaum earlier this month while she was walking in public around CDMX, there’s been renewed attention on the immense problem

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7 Months from the World Cup, Infrastructure Projects are Everwhere. Has Guadalajara Bit Off More Than It Can Chew?

Dawn Stoner November 11, 2025

With the 2026 World Cup set to kick off in less than seven months, Guadalajara is a sea of torn-up roads, with assorted infrastructure projects

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When & How Much Should You Tip in Mexico?

Dawn Stoner November 4, 2025

Tipping in Mexico can be a thorny issue. Locals and foreigners often follow very different practices. Below, I’ll explore the much-debated topic of how much

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13 U.S.-Mexico Airline Routes are Revoked by U.S. Ahead of the Busy Holiday Travel Season

Dawn Stoner October 31, 2025

The U.S. government just revoked approval for multiple flight routes between Mexico and the U.S. ahead of the busy winter travel season. For expats and

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Comparing International Money Transfer Services in 2025

Dawn Stoner October 14, 2025

It’s a common practice with the expat community in Mexico to keep a foreign bank account(s) and make electronic transfers from it to fund a

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Immigration fees in Mexico set to double in 2026

Fees for Mexican Residency Visas Set to Double in 2026

Dawn Stoner October 2, 2025

A surprising item in the Morena Party’s proposed 2026 federal budget is a doubling of the fees foreigners would pay to INM (Mexican Immigration) for

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Two Cheap Alternatives to Mexico for Legal Foreign Residency – Part 2

Dawn Stoner September 25, 2025

With Mexico’s residency visa fees expected to double in 2026 under the federal government’s newly proposed budget, the cost of relocating to Mexico keeps going

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Cheaper Residency Alternatives to Mexico, Where Living is Good (2025)

Dawn Stoner August 29, 2025

If you’re seriously thinking about getting foreign residency somewhere that offers a better quality of life than your home country, there are worthwhile alternatives to

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How to Get a Mortgage in Mexico as a Foreigner

Dawn Stoner August 22, 2025

It’s estimated that only 10% of home purchases in Mexico involve a mortgage. Stated another way, 90% of Mexican property deals are cash transactions. For

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