If you move to México Respect The Méxican People and their CULTURES, learn Spanish,and don't assume Mexicans are supposed to speak English. Respect the Mexicans, and you'll be alright. It's all about respect in México🇲🇽
Absolutely! Respect AND interest in the Mexican culture and a willingness to share you own have been key to our forming good friendships here! Our Mexican friends are just as interested in and curious about our culture as we are theirs!
My friend spent her last years in Ajijic. Even with the high altitude she could manage her COPD better there. The caregivers were kind and became like family. I do think she was able to be active longer before her disease took her.
Thank you so much for your excellent and forthright videos. I have made the decision and am now doing the purge-and-pack before moving to Mexico. I'm not good at this, the downsizing, but am persevering. The concept of this move has given me hope, hope which the political situation up here in the US, the death of my parents, and my layoff during Pandemic, had dampened (also, I am desperate to get away from Maine winters). So I am devouring your videos, as well as those of many other expat TH-camrs. I know I will be so much happier once I've freed myself of all the detritus and am down there. Hope to see you soon in Ajijic!
Wow! Thank you for following us! I am so glad that you are rediscovering your hope and are looking forward to this life changing move! I am sure our paths will cross! KJ
My husband (who is a Mexican native) and I are "Self Deporting" We're in the process right now of selling everything including our house and car. If everything goes well we will be back in Mexico by early summer. I am looking forward to the native Oaxacan culture of my husband roots. Putting the divisive, political culture that has become the new norm of the United States behind us permanently.
You guys put out a pretty good move to Mexico vídeo. I moved to Mexico City in 2021. Thought overall it has been pretty easy. My Spanish has improved but it could be better. I got married to a Mexican wife. She besides being wonderful helps with everything. Im retired. We live pretty much off her pension and my Social security. We live in a little apartment her motger had bought many years ago. Hope people have retirement orbknow where they are going to work. For women who need health assistance. Pretty sure the resort areas have doctors for that. Mexico city seems to me to be very tolerant and caring towards all people regardless of condition or lifestyle. Wish anyone coming down the best of luck.
Mexico, is a big country. What most people do say about Ajijic is that it is a ( soft landing ) based on that you can live there without speaking Spanish since there is so so many Americans and Canadians living there. Yes, prices a lot cheaper in Ajijic in comparison to the US but more expensive an many other places in Mexico. Viva Mexico 👍 I have spent a lot of money in Mexico getting great care and service in many different areas. Amor eterno In memory of Juan Gabriel and Vicente Fernandez 🙏😇👋
Welcome back to the 85F christmas time in Texas :) another great video guys; glad to see you fully recovered KJ; thank you again to you and the whole TRL community
Los mexicanos solo pedimos que preserven y respeten nuestra cultura e idioma. Nos gusta la gente amable y trabajadora. Son bienvenidos disfruten la vida.
Disculpa paisano, pero cada vez que oigo lo que tú dices, me suena más a un sentido de inferioridad que a otra cosa. La libertad de ser y hacer como seres humanos deber ser la prioridad, no importa dónde naciste o dónde vives. Claro, siempre con respeto al prójimo, pero no porque sea mexicanos o gringo o europeo, etc. Porqué tanto temor cuando particularmente americanos vienen a vivir a México. Si quieren aprender español, bien por ellos, si no, también! Si quieren integrarse a la sociedad bien por ellos, si no, también, no pasa nada!!! A veces siento que muchos mexicanos sienten que somos la última coca en el desierto y se ponen demasiado "dignos", yo diría, demasiado pedantes. Con todo respeto!!
@@miguel-dh4jc gracias por tus comentarios honestos. Muchos estadounidenses tienen miedo en México por cómo Estados Unidos retrata mal a México allí. es muy injusto. pero creo que lo dijiste mejor... deberíamos verlo como si todos somos seres humanos y todos merecemos respeto.
My wife is half Mexican but has no contact with that side of her family- I recently helped her get her Mexican birth certificate and we are contemplating retiring to Mexico in a few years- I really appreciate your insights! Tenga in bueno Nuevo Ano!!
This is a great time for your video to come out, as you mentioned, so many things about life in the U.S. are going to change, some drastically. This is a good reminder that there are other places in the world with totally different attitudes toward diversity that will be safe and nurturing.
As always, love your videos. I'm really starting to consider the importance of having a community as I plan to move to a new place. Even though I've lived abroad before (Central America) my circumstances are different, and I realized that I have to consider how things are different for me and also how *I* am different as I decide where in Mexico I should live (because I *am* moving!).
@@alannahprestaynofbraavos5759 It really is important to find a community and the opportunity to do so is really good here... and in many expat communities
We are in our early 70’s. We are laying the groundwork to move to the Lake Chapala area. I’m concerned about arriving in Mexico without a single friend. We moved to Asheville 7-years ago and are just now feeling comfortable and have lots of people we are connected to.
@@giljusino Expat communities are strong. Try to get out to various events, LCS and other hotspots and youll at least have a few to get you started. Get involved ad much as you can with the facebook groups (gringos in Ajijic, Friendly gringos, gay Alliance ajijic,) and youll get to know some info about whats going on in town. Just dont pay attention to the mean trolls in the comments. Haha
@ 20 years ago it was my dream to move to the Lake Chapala area. So it’s not just this last election, but the political environment here in the US, the bombardment of political news and our dim witted fellow Americans are playing a big role in wanting a change now. My wife & I spend 90% of our time perusing the arts, we are musicians and I’m a woodworker. Can we find these things lakeside? BTW, we just joined a band here with a Nashville song writer, it’s going to hard to walk away from it.
This video 'spoke to me' more than any other you've created so far. You've indicated you have received much feedback to confirm that there is something of a vast and deep well of concern. From my vantage point living here in Palm Springs, I can 100% confirm it myself. There are so many levels of discussion 'within a discussion' this topic entails. I think we may be witnessing an unfolding sociopolitical migration getting underway in a dimension I'm not so sure nearly enough people appreciate for the historic dimension taking shape right before our eyes. I can imagine, when history books of Lake Chapala/Ajijic are written in the future, they will tell the story about what happened and how the area evolved as a result. I'd encourage each of you to consider offering more videos that expand into this topic, especially moreso as 2025 gets underway and many more likely aspects start to come into play re: a significant migration occurring to Ajijic-Chapala. There is certainly a likely growing dynamic that an influx, especially of this nature, will likely place onto the community there. That in-itself is certain to provide many related issues to explore.
Very well, and I am very happy that you live in Mexico, in Ajijij Guadalajara Chapala there are many American people, they like the climate more, it is very calm, there is plenty to live in, greetings from California Stockton, a town full of fields of onions, tomatoes, chili peppers, almonds, nuts,
Listen guys, I am the next one to retire abroad. I've had it with US politics and the cost of living in this country; big Pharma, etc. I love the world. It's a huge place and Mexico and most South American countries are absolutely stunning. Good Luck with your Journey.
@@Dr.JFrench absolutely there is an abundance of vets here. We just had an example of a complete wellness check for a dog for 350 pesos (about $17 usd). Costs are similarly lower here *based on our dollar conversion and in general. We personally recommend Dr Laura at Lakeside Veterinary in Ajijic... but there are many qualified and helpful vets.
This is an economic question, if Elon terminates or reduces Social Sucurity what would expats that depend on it do? Would they stay in Ajijic or would they go back to the USA?
That would be a decision each individual would have to make based on their own situation. Once you have your residency in Mexico, you do not have to continually prove economic solvency to stay in Mexico.
@TrulyRemarkableLife yes of course. The reason i ask is because im just wondering if expats have talk about it on how to prepare if it does happen. Ive heard that the new wave of expats are more dependant on Social Security. If they leave then prices of housing and may get cheaper.
@@jorgemarmolejolu6222 I haven't heard much talk about this specific issue. I think that most expats here do not rely as much on SSI as a primary income source, but also the political realities of scrapping that program altogether would make it almost impossible to actually do is what I hear most people saying. KJ
@TrulyRemarkableLife i hope not, SS is a great program. Also i would totally love if you guys do a video about thet International school. I know ajijic is more for retired with no kids and that young families prefer guadalajara and puerto vallarta. But theres people like me that would love to give my kid that beautifull community experience that i had growing up. But so far nobody has talked about the schools there.
Yep, I grew up here and then I had to go to the United States for high school actually the three last year’s high school. It was interesting. I suffered severe cultural shock when I returned to the USA because it was mid 60s full of rebellious teenagers smoking pot dropping out sex, dope, and rock ‘n’ roll. It was just awful, thank you Lord. Thank you Jesus. Thank you Mexico home. Sweet home.
SO WHY PEOPLE ARE LEAVING FOR MEXICO..... WHAT WE HAVE HERE, THEY HAVE IT THERE... COSTCO, HOME DEPOT AND ACTUALLY MORE....!!!!! A BIG ONE..... HEALTH CARE.... GREAT QUALITY, WAYYYYY CHEAPER AND MEXICO ITS TRYING TO MAKE IT , FREE. TIME SLOWS DOWN THERE, MORE TO DO, MORE SOCIAL LIFE EQUALS UP TO HAPPY LIFE.. THOUGH WE ARE BRINGING GENTRIFICATION THERE, EVERYTHING IS STILL PRETTY CHEAP FOR US....!!!!!! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Gentrification is very real in Ajijic and Mexico in general. Not so much of an advantage financially and will be less in the very near future. The language barrier is a real thing providing discomfort for many US expats. --- If cost of living is a consideration (?) perhaps S E Asia is worthy of serious consideration ? Many expats from the US are quite comfortably retired in the Philippines. Some up to 7O% lower cost of living than the US. Hired help is very affordable and less than in Mexico. Filipinos speak English very well ! --- Worthy of consideration.
My wife and I are looking to move to Mexico along with our kids. Sick of the US and its BS and I want my kids to have a good education, and not have religion crammed down their throats.
I have property in Mexico but I live in the United States for more than 50 years😮❤❤ but some things I don't like from the United States is this corruption and corrupt Donald J Trump the criminal felon.😮 and the things I get scared in Mexico is the cartels
For the moat part, theyre only worried about their business. Not saying it isn't a real concern, but like anything... it is important to understand the dynamica fully.
I liked your comment about Mexico being loud and the U.S. is noisy. However, after a trip to Cabo for a week, I can honestly say there are parts of Mexico that are noisy too, but not politically. Cabo is in my opinion beautiful, yet a cesspool of non-stop hucksterism from the locals, to the point of ruining a day in the town. Literally every 20 feet of progression through the Cabo San Lucas marina was marred by some local in your face to buy something. My wife and I were married on the beach in Nuevo Vallarta, Nayarit and obviously spent some time while there in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco on 2 separate trips and never experienced there, what we experienced in Cabo.
Tip for sales people.... say "Gracias" and walk on. If they don't stop, then make a "no" motion with your index finger (back and forth slightly). It's the Mexican sign language for "don't bother me." Saying NO doesn't work. And you made good points. Thanks for commenting
Yes moving to mexico but wanting to receive their checks over there. .SS especially!!! So let us know.. are you leaveing the USA and forgetting about your ss checks??!?!?!
@@slorenal many people maintain a permanent address and banking in the states. But from my understanding, as long as youre still a citizen of the US, you receive your SS. One doesnt relinquish their US citizenship (unless they choose to... ) just because they are a resident in MX.
@@TrulyRemarkableLife yes that is the case still it seems...however things might change in the future.. look at all the proposed changes.. and I dont think that in 4 yrs Trump will do it all..but Im thinking that after him.. just the clones of him will get in the WH time and time again. America has lost its faith in the Dems.
Gentrification happens everywhere... and it is a challenge. But according to Mexican friends, it has also offered jobs, better pay, and other benefits. It's a balance. It helps when people don't take advantage.
I love you guys! Thanks for another great video. I know you don't feel like you can say certain things but I CAN! I'm straight and, at least outwardly, don't really stand out as anything but mainstream. But, oh Lord, I am! I can't take another 4 years of this dumb SOB! I think it is dangerous for all of us, whether, straight/gay, black/white, woman/man, whatever. I want out but am probably just too old now. I love Mexico and have spent a lot of time there, over the years. But, I'm 75 now and need my excellent VA health care that I have here in the US. Mexican health care can't be cheaper than free and that is exactly what I pay in the US . . . zero. I guess I could just stay close to San Diego like Ensenada, but its not my favorite part of Mexico. I love Ajijic, Guanajuato and San Miguel but I'm feeling pretty stuck here in the US. Keep up the videos, guys!
@@johngretzinger Thank you so much for your support! I'm not 100% sure, but I have heard something about being able to use VA healthcare benefits abroad, but do not know for sure and that would definitely be something you'd have to research! If nothing else - maybe you can travel extensively! KJ
@@TrulyRemarkableLife Thanks for the reply! I have not heard that and have heard that it just isn't useable abroad. The VA could save a lot of money covering us in Mexico. Maybe I could move to Ensenada and just go up to the VA in San Diego. Baja just isn't the part of Mexico I love.
I remember reading that one (or more of the hospitals in Ajijic are working with some of the Medicare Advantage (they are privately administrated) plans. And I have also read something about VA health benefits in Mexico so do check it out.
I need to leave out of necessity. I cannot afford to retire in the US. However, I am learning I don’t meet the income requirements of Mexico either. Feeling pretty hopeless
Just go there and overstay your visa.. Mexico doesn't really check immigration status of people.. If you walk across the border from San Diego to TJ, they don't even check your papers most of the time...
I am a retired expat in Russia. I resettled there when there were nice relationships because I couldn’t survive within the US on my retirement paycheck. All of a sudden the notice appeared on the site of the Embassy that all Americans should leave Russia and then Social Security cut off my retirement benefits. I am too old to resettle again and I have no money for that. I can only go to the street begging in a foreign country. The government of a civilized country cannot tell an elderly person, “We’ll cut off your retirement benefits unless you resettle to a different country”. I feel betrayed and defrauded. What kind of country is it, which doesn’t honor its obligations to the citizens abusing the most vulnerable class? I cannot even renew my expired passport because the Embassy in Moscow denies passport services to the citizens. Trump promised to dismiss all Biden’s executive orders, but I don’t believe him. Each following president has always been more evil than previous one. Evil country indeed. No wonder people in the world hate it.
This is KJ - I did somd research on the Social Security website. Russia is listed as an eligible country of residence to receive retirement benefits. With that being said, I also know there is a form you now have to file (annually I think) to continue receiving benefits if living abroad. I don't know if that is a new requirement or what, but remember about a year or so ago a big bruhaha online about it with people getting benefits cuts off all over the place. I would suggest you check out this website and contact the SSA directly: www.ssa.gov/foreign/index.html
what stops me from moving is the government. I remember when the Mexican government killed teachers in the street because they wanted education reform.
Killing teachers? What are you talking about ? Are you talking about 1968? Those were not teachers and that was not the Mexico government, it was the army going rogue
México is very expensive and very unsafe I know because I go out there once a year. If México would get their stuff together it would be a great idea to live there nice culture, food ,music and their friendly people
It all depends on where you go. Where we are is absolutely not like this. Painting an entire country based on one visit a year is like saying there's a bad neighborhood in New York so the entire USA is like that. I guarantee that I feel safer in Ajijic and most of the places Ive been in Mexico than I do in the places I go in the USA.
If you move to México Respect The Méxican People and their CULTURES, learn Spanish,and don't assume Mexicans are supposed to speak English. Respect the Mexicans, and you'll be alright. It's all about respect in México🇲🇽
Absolutely! Respect AND interest in the Mexican culture and a willingness to share you own have been key to our forming good friendships here! Our Mexican friends are just as interested in and curious about our culture as we are theirs!
It is incorrect, most of us Mexicans are not interested in living with a hollow, superficial and insane culture like that of the United States...
Its all about respect...everywhere.
Tampoco somos la última coca en el desierto los mexicanos.
My friend spent her last years in Ajijic. Even with the high altitude she could manage her COPD better there. The caregivers were kind and became like family. I do think she was able to be active longer before her disease took her.
@@mrsclaussews Thank you for sharing! I'm really glad she got to enjoy tgose final chapters in such a wonderful place! KJ
@@maohuerta it definitely can be more expensive than other places.
Thank you so much for your excellent and forthright videos. I have made the decision and am now doing the purge-and-pack before moving to Mexico. I'm not good at this, the downsizing, but am persevering. The concept of this move has given me hope, hope which the political situation up here in the US, the death of my parents, and my layoff during Pandemic, had dampened (also, I am desperate to get away from Maine winters). So I am devouring your videos, as well as those of many other expat TH-camrs. I know I will be so much happier once I've freed myself of all the detritus and am down there. Hope to see you soon in Ajijic!
Wow! Thank you for following us! I am so glad that you are rediscovering your hope and are looking forward to this life changing move! I am sure our paths will cross! KJ
My husband (who is a Mexican native) and I are "Self Deporting" We're in the process right now of selling everything including our house and car. If everything goes well we will be back in Mexico by early summer. I am looking forward to the native Oaxacan culture of my husband roots. Putting the divisive, political culture that has become the new norm of the United States behind us permanently.
Interesting way to see it.
Thank you for all your great vídeos! Feliz año nuevo!
@@mariapadillaluz Thank you for following & watching! Feliz año nuevo tambien!
Nice video,!! , keep up the good work and very helpful info for others planing to travel to México!!!
Thank you!!
I’m from Milwaukee, Wisconsin 🇺🇸 been living in Valencia, Spain 🇪🇸 for the past 20 years
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You guys put out a pretty good move to Mexico vídeo. I moved to Mexico City in 2021. Thought overall it has been pretty easy. My Spanish has improved but it could be better. I got married to a Mexican wife. She besides being wonderful helps with everything. Im retired. We live pretty much off her pension and my Social security. We live in a little apartment her motger had bought many years ago. Hope people have retirement orbknow where they are going to work. For women who need health assistance. Pretty sure the resort areas have doctors for that. Mexico city seems to me to be very tolerant and caring towards all people regardless of condition or lifestyle. Wish anyone coming down the best of luck.
@@johnsimon4263 Thank you for commenting! CDMX is an amazing city!!
Mexico, is a big country. What most people do say about Ajijic is that it is a ( soft landing ) based on that you can live there without speaking Spanish since there is so so many Americans and Canadians living there. Yes, prices a lot cheaper in Ajijic in comparison to the US but more expensive an many other places in Mexico. Viva Mexico 👍 I have spent a lot of money in Mexico getting great care and service in many different areas. Amor eterno In memory of Juan Gabriel and Vicente Fernandez 🙏😇👋
@@tcb1017 All very true points! Thank you! KJ
Welcome back to the 85F christmas time in Texas :) another great video guys; glad to see you fully recovered KJ; thank you again to you and the whole TRL community
@@jorgealbertogarzagarza9341 Thank you, bud! Happy Holidays!! KJ
Los mexicanos solo pedimos que preserven y respeten nuestra cultura e idioma. Nos gusta la gente amable y trabajadora. Son bienvenidos disfruten la vida.
Gracias!! Sabemos que es muy importante aprender la lengua y la cultura. Y estamos aprendiendo todo! :-)
Disculpa paisano, pero cada vez que oigo lo que tú dices, me suena más a un sentido de inferioridad que a otra cosa.
La libertad de ser y hacer como seres humanos deber ser la prioridad, no importa dónde naciste o dónde vives. Claro, siempre con respeto al prójimo, pero no porque sea mexicanos o gringo o europeo, etc.
Porqué tanto temor cuando particularmente americanos vienen a vivir a México. Si quieren aprender español, bien por ellos, si no, también! Si quieren integrarse a la sociedad bien por ellos, si no, también, no pasa nada!!!
A veces siento que muchos mexicanos sienten que somos la última coca en el desierto y se ponen demasiado "dignos", yo diría, demasiado pedantes. Con todo respeto!!
@@miguel-dh4jc gracias por tus comentarios honestos. Muchos estadounidenses tienen miedo en México por cómo Estados Unidos retrata mal a México allí. es muy injusto. pero creo que lo dijiste mejor... deberíamos verlo como si todos somos seres humanos y todos merecemos respeto.
I want to move with you guys! 😊Enjoy Mexico! Great choice!
@@desertserna 🇲🇽🇲🇽🌯
@@TrulyRemarkableLife which state in Mexico you guys are moving to?
@@desertserna We live in Jalisco.
As is your norm, another informative video. Thank you for being so helpful to so many.
Thank you!!! ❤️
AJIJI JALISCO DAS THE GOOD GOOD PLACE THERE ARE MANY PEOPLE FROM AMERICANS AND CANADA AND MORE WHO LIVE THERE BECAUSE OF ITS CLIMATE AND TRANKILITY
@@lobocarranza1771 🤎😁🌞
Thank you for sharing. This video was great.
@@reginaihernandez8901 Thank you so much!!
Another fantatsic vidoe with a great list of things to consider. It's nice to know that we're not alone in asking those questions.
@@VegasWayneW Thank you!
Bienvenidos a su casa que es México vivan la vida al máximo que México es lo máximo
Muchas gracias!! Y nos encantamos la vida aqui!
Another great video. Can't wait to come visit and meet you guys in person. Feliz año nuevo.
@@rooksgj thank u
Welcome amigos !!!
Thank you!!
My wife is half Mexican but has no contact with that side of her family- I recently helped her get her Mexican birth certificate and we are contemplating retiring to Mexico in a few years- I really appreciate your insights! Tenga in bueno Nuevo Ano!!
That is awesome. It's a wonderful place... enjoy your research for this new adventure. Happy New Year!
This is a great time for your video to come out, as you mentioned, so many things about life in the U.S. are going to change, some drastically. This is a good reminder that there are other places in the world with totally different attitudes toward diversity that will be safe and nurturing.
@@cindyk3076 well said! Thanks!
Sad part is A LOT of Americans that are moving to Ajijic ARE very political, to a point where i’m saying WT?
@@ScottSmith-se5fv Yeah... eventually they either calm down or leave.
@@TrulyRemarkableLifeI noticed many Democrats complaining about everything as they don't speak Spanish and try to live on $600 a month
@@jamesavakian4977 we try to be good role models and discourage this
I found a lot of "politics" in Puerto Vallarta, too. I had hoped to get away from that when coming to Mexico...
@@SuzyRed6 it is far less. Especially in media, signs, businesses and general interactions.
As always, love your videos. I'm really starting to consider the importance of having a community as I plan to move to a new place. Even though I've lived abroad before (Central America) my circumstances are different, and I realized that I have to consider how things are different for me and also how *I* am different as I decide where in Mexico I should live (because I *am* moving!).
@@alannahprestaynofbraavos5759 It really is important to find a community and the opportunity to do so is really good here... and in many expat communities
We are in our early 70’s. We are laying the groundwork to move to the Lake Chapala area. I’m concerned about arriving in Mexico without a single friend. We moved to Asheville 7-years ago and are just now feeling comfortable and have lots of people we are connected to.
@@giljusino Expat communities are strong. Try to get out to various events, LCS and other hotspots and youll at least have a few to get you started. Get involved ad much as you can with the facebook groups (gringos in Ajijic, Friendly gringos, gay Alliance ajijic,) and youll get to know some info about whats going on in town. Just dont pay attention to the mean trolls in the comments. Haha
@ 20 years ago it was my dream to move to the Lake Chapala area. So it’s not just this last election, but the political environment here in the US, the bombardment of political news and our dim witted fellow Americans are playing a big role in wanting a change now. My wife & I spend 90% of our time perusing the arts, we are musicians and I’m a woodworker. Can we find these things lakeside? BTW, we just joined a band here with a Nashville song writer, it’s going to hard to walk away from it.
@@giljusino oh my goodness yes this is a very rich and active arts community! From Music to Painting and almost anything you can imagine.
This video 'spoke to me' more than any other you've created so far. You've indicated you have received much feedback to confirm that there is something of a vast and deep well of concern. From my vantage point living here in Palm Springs, I can 100% confirm it myself. There are so many levels of discussion 'within a discussion' this topic entails. I think we may be witnessing an unfolding sociopolitical migration getting underway in a dimension I'm not so sure nearly enough people appreciate for the historic dimension taking shape right before our eyes.
I can imagine, when history books of Lake Chapala/Ajijic are written in the future, they will tell the story about what happened and how the area evolved as a result.
I'd encourage each of you to consider offering more videos that expand into this topic, especially moreso as 2025 gets underway and many more likely aspects start to come into play re: a significant migration occurring to Ajijic-Chapala. There is certainly a likely growing dynamic that an influx, especially of this nature, will likely place onto the community there. That in-itself is certain to provide many related issues to explore.
Excellent observation. Thank you!
As working persons WHAT IS YOUR BACKGROUND, LABORING SPEAKING?. Are you Retired . Why else Do You like Mexico ?
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Viva Mexico 🇲🇽 ❤
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Very well, and I am very happy that you live in Mexico, in Ajijij Guadalajara Chapala there are many American people, they like the climate more, it is very calm, there is plenty to live in, greetings from California Stockton, a town full of fields of onions, tomatoes, chili peppers, almonds, nuts,
@@moisesnava4111 Hello! Lake Chapala is a beautifil area and it is soooo popular with Mexican tourists too!
You left at a good time... It's freezing here right now! 🥶🌻
@@Averyakam yes indeed
Off-topic, but I *love* your frog and toad T-shirt!!!
Thanks! Me tooo!
Salutes brother
@@MartinValles-n7h 😁
Listen guys, I am the next one to retire abroad. I've had it with US politics and the cost of living in this country; big Pharma, etc. I love the world. It's a huge place and Mexico and most South American countries are absolutely stunning. Good Luck with your Journey.
@@HIPPA_240 Excellent points. Thats what we are all about! Go out there and find your Truly Remarkable Life!! Best of luck!!
Do you know about veterinarian costs and available pet care?
@@Dr.JFrench absolutely there is an abundance of vets here. We just had an example of a complete wellness check for a dog for 350 pesos (about $17 usd). Costs are similarly lower here *based on our dollar conversion and in general. We personally recommend Dr Laura at Lakeside Veterinary in Ajijic... but there are many qualified and helpful vets.
Muchas gracias! Incredible!! It has gotten sooo expensive here in the US!
@@Dr.JFrench this is a dog (&cat) town!
This is an economic question, if Elon terminates or reduces Social Sucurity what would expats that depend on it do? Would they stay in Ajijic or would they go back to the USA?
That would be a decision each individual would have to make based on their own situation. Once you have your residency in Mexico, you do not have to continually prove economic solvency to stay in Mexico.
@TrulyRemarkableLife yes of course. The reason i ask is because im just wondering if expats have talk about it on how to prepare if it does happen. Ive heard that the new wave of expats are more dependant on Social Security. If they leave then prices of housing and may get cheaper.
@@jorgemarmolejolu6222 I haven't heard much talk about this specific issue. I think that most expats here do not rely as much on SSI as a primary income source, but also the political realities of scrapping that program altogether would make it almost impossible to actually do is what I hear most people saying. KJ
@TrulyRemarkableLife i hope not, SS is a great program. Also i would totally love if you guys do a video about thet International school. I know ajijic is more for retired with no kids and that young families prefer guadalajara and puerto vallarta. But theres people like me that would love to give my kid that beautifull community experience that i had growing up. But so far nobody has talked about the schools there.
@jorgemarmolejolu6222 We definitely have that video on our drawing board!
Yep, I grew up here and then I had to go to the United States for high school actually the three last year’s high school. It was interesting. I suffered severe cultural shock when I returned to the USA because it was mid 60s full of rebellious teenagers smoking pot dropping out sex, dope, and rock ‘n’ roll. It was just awful, thank you Lord. Thank you Jesus. Thank you Mexico home. Sweet home.
@@RamonaRayTodosSantosBCS That was an interesting time culturally in the US - but I just know it from history books! LOL
YES - Home sweet Mexico home!
I loved the sixties, the music (the Beatles) the vibe, the cultural revolution, although I was only a kid growing up in Mexico City.
Thanks for this video, you guys are lucky leaving the USA, we are planning the same thing but a little bit later. TULUM is an option.
@@MannyGonzalezReyna Thank you! Haven't been ro Tulum in years, but I hear it is quite the place now! KJ
@@MannyGonzalezReyna Tulum is a great option especially with the new train system
SO WHY PEOPLE ARE LEAVING FOR MEXICO..... WHAT WE HAVE HERE, THEY HAVE IT THERE... COSTCO, HOME DEPOT AND ACTUALLY MORE....!!!!!
A BIG ONE..... HEALTH CARE.... GREAT QUALITY, WAYYYYY CHEAPER AND MEXICO ITS TRYING TO MAKE IT , FREE.
TIME SLOWS DOWN THERE, MORE TO DO, MORE SOCIAL LIFE EQUALS UP TO HAPPY LIFE.. THOUGH WE ARE BRINGING GENTRIFICATION THERE, EVERYTHING IS STILL PRETTY CHEAP FOR US....!!!!!! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
@@kayla-ze7gb ❤️
Ahora el México tendrá que construir el muro😂😂😂
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Gentrification is very real in Ajijic and Mexico in general. Not so much of an advantage financially and will be less in the very near future. The language barrier is a real thing providing discomfort for many US expats. --- If cost of living is a consideration (?) perhaps S E Asia is worthy of serious consideration ? Many expats from the US are quite comfortably retired in the Philippines. Some up to 7O% lower cost of living than the US. Hired help is very affordable and less than in Mexico. Filipinos speak English very well ! --- Worthy of consideration.
Good points
My wife and I are looking to move to Mexico along with our kids. Sick of the US and its BS and I want my kids to have a good education, and not have religion crammed down their throats.
@@ag11b69 I've heard that from a lot of people! Catholicism is ever-present here, but not in a pushy US kind of way...
I have property in Mexico but I live in the United States for more than 50 years😮❤❤ but some things I don't like from the United States is this corruption and corrupt Donald J Trump the criminal felon.😮 and the things I get scared in Mexico is the cartels
For the moat part, theyre only worried about their business. Not saying it isn't a real concern, but like anything... it is important to understand the dynamica fully.
I liked your comment about Mexico being loud and the U.S. is noisy. However, after a trip to Cabo for a week, I can honestly say there are parts of Mexico that are noisy too, but not politically. Cabo is in my opinion beautiful, yet a cesspool of non-stop hucksterism from the locals, to the point of ruining a day in the town. Literally every 20 feet of progression through the Cabo San Lucas marina was marred by some local in your face to buy something. My wife and I were married on the beach in Nuevo Vallarta, Nayarit and obviously spent some time while there in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco on 2 separate trips and never experienced there, what we experienced in Cabo.
Tip for sales people.... say "Gracias" and walk on. If they don't stop, then make a "no" motion with your index finger (back and forth slightly). It's the Mexican sign language for "don't bother me." Saying NO doesn't work. And you made good points. Thanks for commenting
@TrulyRemarkableLife thanks for the tip, keep up the great work on your channel!
@@uhfvideoslave thank you!
Yes moving to mexico but wanting to receive their checks over there. .SS especially!!! So let us know.. are you leaveing the USA and forgetting about your ss checks??!?!?!
@@slorenal many people maintain a permanent address and banking in the states. But from my understanding, as long as youre still a citizen of the US, you receive your SS. One doesnt relinquish their US citizenship (unless they choose to... ) just because they are a resident in MX.
@@TrulyRemarkableLife yes that is the case still it seems...however things might change in the future.. look at all the proposed changes.. and I dont think that in 4 yrs Trump will do it all..but Im thinking that after him.. just the clones of him will get in the WH time and time again. America has lost its faith in the Dems.
Now the problem is that Americans are bringing in gentrification and making the locals move out 😢
Gentrification happens everywhere... and it is a challenge. But according to Mexican friends, it has also offered jobs, better pay, and other benefits. It's a balance. It helps when people don't take advantage.
I love you guys! Thanks for another great video. I know you don't feel like you can say certain things but I CAN! I'm straight and, at least outwardly, don't really stand out as anything but mainstream. But, oh Lord, I am! I can't take another 4 years of this dumb SOB! I think it is dangerous for all of us, whether, straight/gay, black/white, woman/man, whatever. I want out but am probably just too old now. I love Mexico and have spent a lot of time there, over the years. But, I'm 75 now and need my excellent VA health care that I have here in the US. Mexican health care can't be cheaper than free and that is exactly what I pay in the US . . . zero. I guess I could just stay close to San Diego like Ensenada, but its not my favorite part of Mexico. I love Ajijic, Guanajuato and San Miguel but I'm feeling pretty stuck here in the US. Keep up the videos, guys!
@@johngretzinger Thank you so much for your support! I'm not 100% sure, but I have heard something about being able to use VA healthcare benefits abroad, but do not know for sure and that would definitely be something you'd have to research!
If nothing else - maybe you can travel extensively! KJ
@@TrulyRemarkableLife Thanks for the reply! I have not heard that and have heard that it just isn't useable abroad. The VA could save a lot of money covering us in Mexico. Maybe I could move to Ensenada and just go up to the VA in San Diego. Baja just isn't the part of Mexico I love.
I remember reading that one (or more of the hospitals in Ajijic are working with some of the Medicare Advantage (they are privately administrated) plans.
And I have also read something about VA health benefits in Mexico so do check it out.
Maybe you could live in Mexico and do reverse medical tourism? 😆
Thanks so much for sharing and for your kind words.
I need to leave out of necessity. I cannot afford to retire in the US. However, I am learning I don’t meet the income requirements of Mexico either. Feeling pretty hopeless
I hope you find a way to make this work - Mexico is a wonderful place! Keep researching!
@ I’ve pretty much exhausted all options. The only one left is to marry for a green card. Joking. I honestly don’t know what I’m going to do. But Ty
🫤sorry to hear it. I hope a new path is found. Things change... maybe it will change in your favor.
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Have you heard about the "Irregular" option ? Its a loop hole.
Just go there and overstay your visa.. Mexico doesn't really check immigration status of people.. If you walk across the border from San Diego to TJ, they don't even check your papers most of the time...
I am a retired expat in Russia. I resettled there when there were nice relationships because I couldn’t survive within the US on my retirement paycheck. All of a sudden the notice appeared on the site of the Embassy that all Americans should leave Russia and then Social Security cut off my retirement benefits. I am too old to resettle again and I have no money for that. I can only go to the street begging in a foreign country. The government of a civilized country cannot tell an elderly person, “We’ll cut off your retirement benefits unless you resettle to a different country”. I feel betrayed and defrauded. What kind of country is it, which doesn’t honor its obligations to the citizens abusing the most vulnerable class? I cannot even renew my expired passport because the Embassy in Moscow denies passport services to the citizens. Trump promised to dismiss all Biden’s executive orders, but I don’t believe him. Each following president has always been more evil than previous one. Evil country indeed. No wonder people in the world hate it.
@@alexhumble7653 I am so sorry you are in that situation. Thank your for sharing your story. Good luck for finding a solution.
This is KJ - I did somd research on the Social Security website. Russia is listed as an eligible country of residence to receive retirement benefits.
With that being said, I also know there is a form you now have to file (annually I think) to continue receiving benefits if living abroad. I don't know if that is a new requirement or what, but remember about a year or so ago a big bruhaha online about it with people getting benefits cuts off all over the place. I would suggest you check out this website and contact the SSA directly: www.ssa.gov/foreign/index.html
I love Ajijic and all the people living there, in wonderful
@@jorgecruz5547 Us too!
what stops me from moving is the government. I remember when the Mexican government killed teachers in the street because they wanted education reform.
Im not aware of that but those are the days of the past. Mexico is very different now.
@@TrulyRemarkableLife that was back in 1968
@@maohuerta It's a whole different world now
Killing teachers? What are you talking about ? Are you talking about 1968? Those were not teachers and that was not the Mexico government, it was the army going rogue
México is very expensive and very unsafe I know because I go out there once a year. If México would get their stuff together it would be a great idea to live there nice culture, food ,music and their friendly people
It all depends on where you go. Where we are is absolutely not like this. Painting an entire country based on one visit a year is like saying there's a bad neighborhood in New York so the entire USA is like that. I guarantee that I feel safer in Ajijic and most of the places Ive been in Mexico than I do in the places I go in the USA.
Lol...get their act together? That's a funny comment coming from an American!
@@mark96813 There are a lot of misconceptions about Mexico. We are doing our best to show the reality and exemplify the kindness of our Mexican hosts.
@@TrulyRemarkableLifeYeah , the all inclusives can get expensive
@jamesavakian4977 We are not at the resorts so its a lot cheaper.
I don't watch the news in the US anymore We stream everything! 😊
Same