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Avoid Dynamic Currency Conversion When Shopping in Mexico with a Foreign Credit Card

Dawn Stoner April 28, 2025

Whether you’re a tourist visiting Mexico or an experienced expat, a dubious business practice the banking industry blandly refers to as “dynamic currency conversion” can

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A lady enjoying a financial windfall

The Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE) is a Great Way for Expats to Save on Taxes in 2025

Dawn Stoner April 14, 2025

In honor of U.S. tax day, I explain how expats can keep more of their hard earned income with the FEIE (Foreign Earned Income Exclusion).

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A rusty padlock

BBVA Customers Without RFC Numbers Had Their Account Blocked

Dawn Stoner April 9, 2025

Learn what triggered the problem, how they fixed it, and how you can avoid the same fate.

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BBVA Mexico debit card

Banking at BBVA? Watch Out For This Scam

Dawn Stoner April 7, 2025

One of my readers fell prey to a scam at a BBVA Mexico ATM recently. This article shares her story to help you protect yourself.

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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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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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