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4 years ago

Overwhelmed Future Resident of Latin America

4 years ago
Hi!

This is my first post on this forum. I learned about the idea of retiring in another country last November and have been VERY excited ever since. I have considered Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Mexico and have decided to start out in Mexica at least for now (possibly in Merida).

I have been living with my daughter, son-in-law and 4 grandchildren in Virginia for going on 2 years since my divorce in Ohio. I know they need my room back as the kids are growing up. Now, I'm feeling a sense of urgency to move but there is NO WAY I can afford to live on my own in the states. I wanted to make this move to another country AFTER I had crossed all 't's and dotted all 'i's but now I feel under pressure to speed things up. BTW, I can't move until Social Security starts which should be in the next 4 weeks. Since I will be getting HALF of my ex-husband's future benefit (until mine grows), I will need to be frugal for awhile. When Soc. Sec. starts, I need to move ASAP after that.

Since things need to happen a lot quicker than originally planned, is it POSSIBLE to take care of SOME things (re: becoming a future resident) AFTER moving to Mexico rather than BEFORE? Like, what should I get done before I move [e.g. open an account in a bank that is more user friendly to people out of the country; getting documents apostilled (sp?), etc.]. Conversely, what can be done after I move to Mexico?

Although Soc Sec will not be much, I have prepared myself to be a 'digital nomad' (editing and teaching English online) to boost my income but until I get the freelancing underway, I have to pinch pennies.

I am going to have a lot more questions on here (like...best airlines? can I bring extra suitcases on a plane, etc.). I will also be looking to share an apartment or house with someone (female, non-partier) in Merida (or wherever I end up) to save money. I am 66. Any age housemate would be just fine.

Any advice on any of the above (or anything else you think I should know) would be WELCOMED. Thank you for taking the time to read all this. I'm just overwhelmed with how to get this move started in a hurry. HELP!

Cindy

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