Guides to moving, living and retiring in Mexico.
Practical insights on retiring, visas, lifestyle, banking, healthcare, real estate, and more.
Social Security and Medicare in Mexico: what US retirees need to know
US citizens can keep collecting Social Security in Mexico, but Medicare does not pay for care here. This guide covers how payments reach you, what the US still taxes, the Part B decision and what retirees use to fill the gap.
Renting an apartment in Mexico: contracts, deposits and the fiador
Renting in Mexico as a foreigner is straightforward on paper and harder in practice, because most landlords want a local guarantor. This guide covers what landlords ask for, the alternatives to a fiador, how to read the contract and how to protect your deposit.
How to move to Mexico: the complete process for 2026
The whole move to Mexico in the order it happens, from choosing where to live and your residency route to money, healthcare, pets and your first ninety days.