jeff2026
American expat in Mexico
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Registration: 28 May 2026
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American expats - how do you think the US elections will affect you? by Ameerah Arjanee
Hi everyone. I鈥檓 a content writer for Expat Magazine, and we are planning on writing an article about what American expats abroad (and non-American expats living in the US) think about the upcoming presidential elections. How do you think the ...
Ahhh, this is not why I am leaving the USA, because we are actually going to take care of my wife's aging parents, one with Alzheimer's, but while you bring up the subject, my thoughts on politics in the USA is that not all republicans are racist, ... Read More
Expat seniors making friends by Big Picture Gal
I'm interested in living in Queretaro or SMA and seeking info about groups to join for older English speaking women. I'd be moving by myself, with no friends or relatives, so I'd need to find supportive group/activities. I'm not religious and don't ...
Hello @Big Picture Gal, am moving to Cuernavaca, 4 hours to the south, in DEC this year. There is a cute couple doing a YouTube channel called Gringos R Us you could check out, they seem like fun and live in Queretaro! Sure they could introduce ... Read More
Managing retirement savings in Mexico by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Saving for retirement as an expat in Mexico can be challenging. With different options, rules or even taxation, expats have to understand how it works to make informed decisions. We invite you to share your insights in order to ...
Interesting topic, I live in Cleveland, am moving to Cuernavaca in DEC 2026. Have moved my IRA from Empower to Schwab, only place I found to be USA owned & would allow only a Mexican address. Also moving my savings/checking to Schwab for ... Read More
Part B Medicare by Slarson50
Greetings from Beirut! I have been working overseas for a long time and want to retire to Mexico next year...I will start this adventure in SMA! It is my understanding that if I do not take Part B that I "may be subject to penalties" if ...
I did not find this to be true @gudgrief, perhaps have a look online?聽 Medicare will not cover you in Mexico, but you CAN enroll in Medicare with a Mexican address if you are a USA citizen and wish to return to the USA for healthcare.聽 You ... Read More
Part B Medicare by Slarson50
Greetings from Beirut! I have been working overseas for a long time and want to retire to Mexico next year...I will start this adventure in SMA! It is my understanding that if I do not take Part B that I "may be subject to penalties" if ...
Gracias mil, @famouskate100! I admire your honesty and will follow in your footsteps! If they are penalizing us for leaving, it must be for leaving to something better, eh? Saludos! Read More
Part B Medicare by Slarson50
Greetings from Beirut! I have been working overseas for a long time and want to retire to Mexico next year...I will start this adventure in SMA! It is my understanding that if I do not take Part B that I "may be subject to penalties" if ...
Yes, thank you, aware of penalties/lack of acceptable coverage to waive them in Mexico should I wish to return to the USA, am going to be automatically enrolled in part A.聽 Have quotes for catastrophic health care insurance at about$500 USD per ... Read More
New members of the Mexico forum, introduce yourselves here - 2026 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Mexico forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
隆Gracias Bhavna, aprecio mucho! Read More
New members of the Mexico forum, introduce yourselves here - 2026 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Mexico forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
Hi All,I am Jeff, a retiree of an American manufacturing company, soon to leave Cleveland Ohio for the home we have in Cuernavaca, where my wife Graciela is from. December this year I hope to have my permanent residency card, all my wife's family ... Read More
Part B Medicare by Slarson50
Greetings from Beirut! I have been working overseas for a long time and want to retire to Mexico next year...I will start this adventure in SMA! It is my understanding that if I do not take Part B that I "may be subject to penalties" if ...
Am moving to Mexico end of year, will turn 65 next year. My wife is Mexican, most all her (my) family are there. Very tempting to decline part B, especially since we will not have a USA address, IMSS is affordable, we are both in good health with ... Read More