Gail Anderson
@gubabbaboy
American expat in Mexico
Forum posts
35
Contacts
3
About me
American
Lives in near Leon, Guanajuato
Speaks English, can converse in Spanish
Registration: 03 May 2011
Financial/banking information by gubabbaboy
I'd like to know if it matters to US banks about the mailing address of the owner of the account. I've lived in Mexico for ten years, and still use banking accounts in the US (Bank Of America, CITI Bank, Chase Bank). We use them to have ...
Thank you, travellight. I've been considering using secure messages with the banks I have used for many years. Maybe it sounds a bit paranoid, but I'm just not sure I want them to know, whether from a message or a call. My husband and I are ... Read More
Financial/banking information by gubabbaboy
I'd like to know if it matters to US banks about the mailing address of the owner of the account. I've lived in Mexico for ten years, and still use banking accounts in the US (Bank Of America, CITI Bank, Chase Bank). We use them to have ...
Thank you. This is a more direct way to get an answer, I'm sure, but my heart just sinks when I make a call to a US company - never sure if the answer I get is really real. But I'll get to it. Thanks very much. Gail Read More
Financial/banking information
I'd like to know if it matters to US banks about the mailing address of the owner of the account. I've lived in Mexico for ten years, and still use banking accounts in the US (Bank Of America, CITI Bank, Chase Bank). We use them to have ... Read More
Reading habits in Mexico by Bhavna
Hello everyone, Books can be your greatest companions whether you have already settled in Mexico or are now planning your move. Are you an avid or occasional reader? We would like to know more about your reading habits. What type of reading do ...
I have a NOOK reader with many, many books. I purchase mostly from Barnes and Noble's $1.99/$2.99 Bookbub offers. I occasionally purchase books at full price, and I have a few books in Spanish, although reading Spanish is rather slow. I read ... Read More
Crime in Rosarito, Baja by paullad
Trying to get the straight scoop on crime there. Of course real estate agents are going to downplay it. Does anyone have any insight? Thanks.
Speaking of Rosarito - some west coast friends are considering moving there, and are interested in knowing of some specific assisted living places:) Read More
US telephone number by grasshopper51
I'm moving to Mexico in a few months and I've noticed that some people have Mexican numbers and US (San Diego) numbers. I would like to keep my current telephone number that I've had for more than 20 years. Is that possible? I know that ...
T-Mobile has a Simple Mobile plan with free calling to local numbers in Mexico, and free calls to the US. I have my same "old" phone number:) Read More
Mexican document translated to English by Guestposter651
Does anyone have any idea where to get a Mexican birth cert translated to English by a registered translator?
Do you need an official translation for a business transaction, or is it just for your own use? My experience was related to getting a translation from English to Spanish as a prerequisite for marriage, and it was simple in central Mexico, near San ... Read More
Telcel Phone Charger
Sorry - I don't see this addressed here yet. Please help to find the answer. We have a small Telcel phone, DOPPIO model. The phone works just fine for our farming business - gets signal even though it's difficult at times with other phones. ... Read More
Our Recent Banking Experience - Expired US Banking Debit Cards
Thank you, gudgrief. I see your face as a friend - so familiar here on expat.com. I didn't have as good luck with wither Chase or B of A, but I really didn't try very hard. As we'll be heading to California in December (right around the ... Read More
Our Recent Banking Experience - Expired US Banking Debit Cards
Thank you for sharing your information. We might be interested in the future in using your forwarding service. We used a similar-sounding one in Santa Monica, CA, and then one in Los Angeles, as well. We found that the service expenses really added ... Read More
Our Recent Banking Experience - Expired US Banking Debit Cards
Hello, Friends. This is just a note with some information that might be of interest to some of you. Recently our Chase Bank and HSBC debit cards expired (we've had trouble using the USPS website and couldn't have our new ones forwarded ... Read More
Spouse of a Mexican citizen
I married my Mexican spouse in Mexico. It was easier to go through the levels of residency than if I were single and he was single. There were no requests for income. I renewed my temporary residency and am about to become a permanent resident. We ... Read More
what is a 'car hotel' ? by Lash
We want to drive to Cancun via Texas this November. Someone said to reserve 'car hotels' for sleeping every night. this way your car and its contents are secure while you are sleeping. Anyone heard of this?
Hello! I have lived in central Mexico for nearly 5 years. When my husband and I travel we often use Auto Hoteles. They're designed for privacy. When you enter, there is a barricade, and you speak into a speaker - no office here! Normally ... Read More
Internet connection in central Mexico
Thank you for your thoughtful reply. Read More
Internet connection in central Mexico
Hello, Friends, Greetings to all. We are musicians living in my husband's small home town and have had internet problems from the git-go four years ago, and they seem to be getting worse. I use USB broad band now, and would like to switch to ... Read More
The other side of the Mexican postcard by Julien
Hi, As a tourist in a foreign country, very often, we are enchanted with what we discover. Living abroad is different. It's a rich experience but there are also some difficulties to face. When people ask me for advice on living abroad, I ...
I have lived in Guanajuato, Mexico for three years, right in the heart of the country. In a nutshell, we came because this country, this little town, this house is my husband聮s birthplace. We had retired from years of working the US, and found it ... Read More
Car Legalization/Residente Temporal, My Experience by gubabbaboy
My husband and I have been living in a rancho in the state of Guanajuato for three years. This February I received my Residente Temporal card (my husband is Mexican), and we were relieved that our car with its California plates would now be legal ...
Hi, rsandyanne, Well, as you can see from my post, I am still being informed - this was just my experience. What I have been told is right there:). If you have a Residente Temporal permit you (SHOULD) be allowed to have your car. Check with an ... Read More
Car Legalization/Residente Temporal, My Experience
My husband and I have been living in a rancho in the state of Guanajuato for three years. This February I received my Residente Temporal card (my husband is Mexican), and we were relieved that our car with its California plates would now be legal ... Read More
Housing in San Miquel, Mexico
Try this for more information: Civil_SMA : Civil San Miguel de Allende - Yahoo! Groups ... Welcome to the list about San Miguel de Allende! This list is designed to let you share information, ideas, questions and answers with folks living in SMA or ... Read More
Mail by rsandyanne1
While in Mexico, how do I get my Mail from the USA? sandy
I have had good service from mailboxforwarding.com. They forward to our local post office box. They handle all mail. They scan, shred, forward as you wish, for about $300/year. The only drawback for us is that you cannot actually go to the site ... Read More
wanted: Spanish tutor and guitar teacher
I am a classical guitar teacher with many years of experience, patience and humor. I live an hour-and-a half away from San Miguel, and I love to drive there. I speak English. You may get in touch with me at gubabbaboy@yahoo.com JC Vazquez Read More
Getting married in Mexico by Armand
Hi all, We invite all the ones who got married in Mexico or who are about to get married in Mexico to participate in this thread :) What are the formalities to get married in Mexico? Is it the same for a couple of foreigners of for a mixed ...
Very interesting. And thanks for the tip! Read More
Getting married in Mexico by Armand
Hi all, We invite all the ones who got married in Mexico or who are about to get married in Mexico to participate in this thread :) What are the formalities to get married in Mexico? Is it the same for a couple of foreigners of for a mixed ...
We still are not married, having discovered that we really MUST provide a proof of non-impediment to marriage (proof that neither of us are married). It is a silly requirement in my opinion because there would be a myriad of ways and places a person ... Read More
Getting married in Mexico by Armand
Hi all, We invite all the ones who got married in Mexico or who are about to get married in Mexico to participate in this thread :) What are the formalities to get married in Mexico? Is it the same for a couple of foreigners of for a mixed ...
Thanks for your response. The registrar is the one we must use, according to other registrar civil officials. We live half-way between two larger towns, but we "belong" to one, and not the other. My husband was born right here, in our little rancho. ... Read More
Getting married in Mexico by Armand
Hi all, We invite all the ones who got married in Mexico or who are about to get married in Mexico to participate in this thread :) What are the formalities to get married in Mexico? Is it the same for a couple of foreigners of for a mixed ...
My husband and I are gathering documents to get married here in Mexico (he is Mexican; I am from USA). We went to our local Registro Civil for assistance. The woman there who is in charge of all local birth/death/marriage records gave us a list of ... Read More
Jalisco/Yucatan by coadyp
Really want to move to Mexico in the next few years. have not decided on location, although I have been to Jalicsco and love it. it all depends on the financial piece. But am interested in developing real relationships with locals and expats alike.
We live in the state of Guanajuato near Jalisco. We are happy here, but I'm sure we would be happy in Jalisco, as well. Both are conservative states, (overly conservative to my taste), have very affordable prices for food and housing. I, too, write ... Read More
cars and shipping
If you haven't already solved this problem, you can get an import agent to help you. You didn't say where the car is located. You haven't mentioned getting a permit for the car. :) Read More
Banking in Mexico by Yud
Hello dear members, Can you recommend some financial institutions i.e. Commercial Banks in Mexico? [b]What about their facilities they offer?[/b] For example: [i][Internet Banking, Credit Facilities, ATM's machine availability throughout the ...
Thanks for your response. I think HSBC's fee for withdrawing money is less than $2.50. I haven't yet checked about fees for local accounts - I just know that right now, getting a local HSBC account sounds like a lot more trouble than it's worth, ... Read More
Banking in Mexico by Yud
Hello dear members, Can you recommend some financial institutions i.e. Commercial Banks in Mexico? [b]What about their facilities they offer?[/b] For example: [i][Internet Banking, Credit Facilities, ATM's machine availability throughout the ...
We opened an account on-line with HSBC before we moved to Mexico, and have been satisfied. Money is deposited in the US, and easily available here from the many ATM's for a modest fee. My niece uses and likes BanaMex, and had bad experiences with ... Read More