Comprehension: ¿Me Entiendes, o Me Explico?
A brief summary of two phrases in Spanish that, on the surface, intend to verify understanding but may come across as fake humility
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Tips for Keeping Your Vehicle Safe and Secure in Mexico
Car thieves operate everywhere; this article shares helpful tips and insights to help keep your vehicle and its possessions secure when you're driving in Mexico
Regulating the Water Pressure in Your Mexican Home
The majority of Mexico's water delivery is not served by pressurized systems, requiring some ingenuity to create water pressure in your home or building
Choosing a Climate: Hot Coasts and Cool Colonial Cities
Practical advice about short-listing locations in Mexico that offer a climate you'll feel comfortable living in through the seasons
Managing Your Resident Card & Residency Status in Mexico
When you're legally resident in Mexico, you'll need to actively manage your residency card and file notifications about certain changes in your circumstances
Torn Money: The Banknote Versus the Joker
In Mexico, merchants of all kinds tend to reject damaged banknotes, but you can exchange damaged notes at a bank if you have at least half of the note intact
How to Access the Mexican Healthcare System (IMSS)
Mexico operates a public healthcare program that provides defined healthcare services to payroll employees as well others who voluntarily enroll in the system
Approaches & Inspiration for Retirement Lifestyles in Mexico
Learn about common approaches to retirement in Mexico, and get some inspiration by discovering lifestyles and pastimes retirees in Mexico come here to enjoy
Should You Buy, Build New, or Renovate a Property in Mexico?
Most buyers opt for a prebuilt house in Mexico, but opportunities exist for building on land and renovating old properties. This article describes the options
How to Dial Telephone Numbers To & From Mexico
This article describes how to dial telephone numbers to and from Mexico including cell phones, landlines, and toll-free service numbers
Exchange Rates and Capital Gains on Your Mexican Home
A hidden cost of selling your Mexican home might lay in the 'exchange rate effect'—although worthwhile tax allowances are available to residents
The Gender Problem in Spanish Language Grammar
In Spanish, feminine words end in an 'a' and masculine words in an 'o', and so do corresponding adjectives—but there are a number of exceptions
