Opening and Managing a Bank Account in Mexico
A local bank account provides essential facilitation of your day-to-day finances. This article describes how to open and manage an account in Mexico
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Money Exchange: Buying & Selling Foreign Currency in Mexico
Whether you're visiting Mexico or living here, you'll need to exchange your foreign currency and buy pesos for spending—there are three main ways to do this
Liability Risk: Foreign Auto Insurance Limitations in Mexico
When you bring your vehicle to Mexico, be aware that no US or Canadian auto insurance provides the coverage you really need—liability to third parties
Get Assistance Moving Your Household Goods To or From Mexico
Specialized companies provide assistance to move your household goods when you're relocating to, from or within any location in Mexico
Residency in Mexico via Marriage or Common-Law Partnership
Learn about the rules which underpin residency status as the spouse or common-law partner of a Mexican national or existing foreign legal resident in Mexico
Guide to Working with Realty Agents in Mexico
Our detailed guides describe how to scout for, find, and work with a realty agent in Mexico, whether you're renting, buying or selling a home
INAPAM: Mexico’s Discount Card for Seniors
A popular program for senior citizens in Mexico is the INAPAM discount card. This article explains what it is, its benefits, and the enrollment process
INAPAM Program Might Be Closing to Foreign Residents
The discount program that is offered to seniors aged 60 and over has become increasingly restrictive to foreign residents who go to apply for the card
¿A Donde Hablo? —versus— ¿Quien Habla?
The phone rings when you weren't expecting a call. ¿A dónde hablo? (where am I calling?) comes a sharp, testy voice
Mexico Newsletter —
June 2025
Summer begins; Essential skills for expats; Residency by Family Unit; Living in the countryside; Home stewardship; Extraordinary journeys; Insurance options...
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
Learning to Assimilate Impermanence with No Hay
You'll become familiar with the phrase "No Hay," that inevitably makes itself apparent at some point when something you want or need isn't available right now
