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stack of $500 peso notes

How to Break a $500 Peso Note in Mexico

Dawn Stoner March 22, 2025

Despite the increasing prevalence of electronic payment options, cash is still king in Mexico, accounting for more than 90% of all transactions according to the

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RFC credential

You Can Now Get Your RFC Number Online

Dawn Stoner March 11, 2025

I’m super thrilled to share that foreign residents (and Mexican citizens) can now apply for an RFC number online and save themselves a trip to

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Doorway in Guadalajara.

Cost of Living Comparison in Mexico for 4 Cities Popular with Expats

Dawn Stoner March 6, 2025

It’s no secret that a heap of Americans are looking to expatriate in 2025. One of the key considerations for any hopeful Mexpat (besides meeting

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The medical clinic at Farmacia Guadalajara.

Visiting a Walk-in Doctor in Mexico

Dawn Stoner February 17, 2025

There may come a time when you need to see a doctor in a hurry. In Mexico, one excellent option is the in-house doctor at

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An agave field in Tequila.

Here Comes the Tequila Bust

Dawn Stoner February 10, 2025

Living in the heart of Tequila country, I am fortunate to have super premium tequilas I’d never even heard of before moving to Mexico readily

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Rustic courtyard in Comonfort, Mexico with ivy and lush greenery creating a peaceful atmosphere.

Paying Mexican Property Taxes in 2025

Dawn Stoner February 3, 2025

Everyone who owns real estate in Mexico (house, condo, or a piece of land) owes property taxes to their state government, aka the “impuesto predial.” These

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Chapultepec Castle in CDMX.

Popular Items Mexico Imports from the U.S. that Could Soon See New Tariffs

Dawn Stoner January 28, 2025

Following a busy weekend in which the U.S. slapped 25% tariffs on Colombia for refusing to accept military planes packed with deported immigrants (and then

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House in Zapopan, Jalisco.

What it Costs to Get a Mexican Residency Visa in 2025

Dawn Stoner December 29, 2024

If you read my post last November explaining how the Mexican government sets the financial requirements for foreigners seeking residency visas, you know it’s based

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Exterior of a BBVA bank branch in Mexico.

Upgrading my BBVA Account in Mexico

Dawn Stoner December 18, 2024

Back in February, I tried to open a BBVA debit account called Libretón Premium, which offers unrestricted deposits and minimal charges if a minimum balance of

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rescue operation, helicopter, rescue

A Window into Mexican Crime Through 911 Calls

Dawn Stoner December 12, 2024

Last week I wrote about the best ways to seek help if you have an emergency in Mexico. Beyond the basics of learning how to

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