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  1. Tipping has become absolutly crazy. In some countries it is considered an insult. Tip screen on ccard terminals where no service is given. USA is the worst. Tipping is not based on what one can afford. It is based on the service received. In the case of Taxis in Mexico a tip is not normal no matter where you come from or how rich you are. If the cab driver goes out of his way than a small tip is ok, but not for doing his normal service.
  2. 16 March 2024 Visa rate 16.655816 Mastercard rate 16. 686802 (Present day's rate was available at 3:05 PM EST)
  3. 17 March 2024 Visa rate 16.655816 Mastercard rate 16.669806
  4. Guessing you were not here before Carlos bought the company from the government
  5. 16 March 2024 Visa rate 16.655816 Mastercard rate 16.669806 (Present day's rate was available at 3:05 PM EST)
  6. Exactly. It is expensive and does not cover a lot of things.
  7. Or private insurance is not available because of age restrictions. Try to buy private insurance if you are 70 years old. If you can find a company to insure you it covers almost nothing.
  8. Has been $389 for many years for basic phone with internet. All that has happened is: added free calls to cellular, free long disgance in Mexico. free international calls to USA, Canada and about 15 other countries, , internet speed increases, change to fiber optic...... all with no increase in cost.
  9. Importation of medicine, medical devices, and medical products like vitamins has been discussed here many, many times. In most cases an import license is needed. In the past IShop mail in San Antonio has been able to help with some items sent to their office. You can contact them as to how.
  10. 15 March 2024 Visa rate 16.640816 Mastercard rate 16.669806 (Present day's rate was available at 3:05 PM EST)
  11. IMSS has absolutly nothing to do with your income. You pay for the medical coverage if you are not employed as employers here must pay your IMSS for retirement and medical coverage.
  12. 14 March 2024 Visa rate 16.647416 Mastercard rate 16.649988 (Present day's rate was available at 3:05 PM EST)
  13. I have been using PCMatic for years. They always win the competition for best protection. Also unlike many which are made overseas PCMatic is made and supported in the USA> 5 devices for one price.
  14. IMMS, like many goverment system, requires a little bit of work to get the best service. I have neighbors who commented on how long they waited in Canada for something and other Canadian friends helped them get the service within one week because they knew who to call. My wife's last surgery in IMSS was spinal surgery. Her consultation was 2 days for the appointment, the specialist the next day, and the surgery 5 days later. The doctor was one of the top spinal surgeons in GDL and worked 4 hours a day at IMSS. If people are waiting for 2 years for surgery they need help with the system. It is not the normal for IMSS unless they are waiting for an organ transplant.
  15. The program is the same at this time. There are federal elections in June and things could change with a new administration (the example would be Seguro Social then INSABI now IMSS Bienestar during this administration) . When and if you decide to move to Mexico would be the best time to ask these questions.
  16. 13 March 2024 Visa rate 16.768016 Mastercard rate 16.735001 (Present day's rate was available at 3:05 PM EST)
  17. 12 March 2024 Visa rate 16.778016 Mastercard rate 16.777988 (Present day's rate was available at 3:05 PM EST)
  18. 11 March 2024 Visa rate 16.758716 Mastercard rate 16.786212 (Present day's rate was available at 3:05 PM EST)
  19. This free website has literally hundreds of thousands of records available https://www.familysearch.org/en/
  20. 10 March 2024 Visa rate 16.758716 Mastercard rate 16.764993 (Present day's rate was available at 3:05 PM EST)
  21. Also be aware that policies change every year. When you finally decide if and when you are moving to Mexico then will be the time to check. Also suplimental providers have restrictions as to your address in the US so you will need to be aware of that as well if you do not maintain a US residence.
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