When people think about retirement they often think about lounging by the poolside or living somewhere warm such as Florida. While retirement should be a time when you enjoy the fruits of your labor, many people find retirement to be lacking fulfillment. If you are about to retire but you feel you have much more…
Everyone can agree that it’s important to prepare for retirement. But believe it or not, not that many people consider what they want to do. Many people envision that retirement is all about being at home and pursuing hobbies like painting or listening to music while reading. Others believe it’s about achieving goals you could…
You’re over 40 now. Starting to think about retirement? If so, you probably have a lot of questions about what your future holds. How much money will you need to retire comfortably? What can you do today to get ready for tomorrow? Where do you begin? These are all valid concerns – and fortunately, there…
The cost of living in Mexico is super-cheap, right? So, living in Mexico on $500 a month is easy, right? Wrong! That’s all a misconception. The reality is that while it certainly can be more affordable, it depends entirely on your lifestyle. So how much does it cost to live in Mexico? Let’s unpack it….
Retiring abroad may not be the easiest path, but it is certainly worth it — for the adventure alone! But you can’t just show up in Mexico and stay forever. There are proper methods and routes you’ll need to follow to get your Mexico retirement visa. And since you may not want to retire full-time…
In this episode, Risa and Puerto Vallarta real estate agent Taniel Chemsian talk about their upcoming free Dream Retirement in Mexico webinar. If you are someone who has always been curious about moving to Mexico, set aside an hour on June 8th, 9th, 13th, or 16th and come to the webinar. You will learn about…
In this episode, we explore what it is like to live in Playa Del Carmen Mexico, located in the Yucatan Peninsula. Real estate agent Susana MacDonald shares her thoughts on why Playa Del Carmen is a great place to retire to in Mexico. She talks about affordability, entertainment costs, real estate (renting vs buying), safety,…
Tracy and Glen are recent expats to Cabo, Mexico. They are originally from South Africa, but lived in Tampa, Florida for years. They always dreamed of retiring in Mexico, so when the Covid-19 Pandemic closed the doors on them, it prompted them to do more research. They realized that they didn’t have to wait until…
I’ve been a real estate agent in Puerto Vallarta for over 14 years, with over 400 real estate transactions for clients from the US, Canada and other parts of the world. Throughout the years, there are several questions that I get asked all the time. I thought it would be helpful to put them in…
Everyone dreams of living in paradise, right? If your idea of paradise is a place where the golden sand meets the pristine azure ocean. Where you can have your fave fish tacos for lunch and then sundowners and steak for dinner. A city where you can buy local fruit off the truck on the corner…