Redefine Yourself in Your 50s (With or Without Moving to Mexico)
https://youtu.be/22HXB-Veh64 Are you ready for a midlife course correction? You can redefine yourself and choose a new path forward. In this video, Brighton West interviews Chip Conley, one of the founders of the Modern Elders Academy. Located in gorgeous Baja California (and a second location in New Mexico), this academy is a hub for people […]
Exploring Chapala with Chasing The American Dream
https://youtu.be/KHfZhAv_BII I met up with Joe and Brittany from the YouTube channel Chasing the American Dream in Chapala Mexico. On the shores of Lake Chapala, Chapala is the city closest to Guadalajara and about 15 minutes from nearby Ajijic. Joe and Brittany recently purchased an investment property on Lake Chapala, but they live about 3 […]
The Secret to Finding Your Dream Rental in La Paz, Mexico
https://youtu.be/Gq9qsSF98lg If you’re looking to rent a home or apartment in La Paz, follow in the footsteps of these smart expats who show us their homes and tell us how they found them. These rentals are in La Paz, Baja California Sur, and the prices are accurate as of Spring 2023. Rentals in different parts […]
Unlocking Medicare Benefits in Mexico: Your Ultimate Guide
https://youtu.be/Zn_t2Cru9LA Yes – you can get your Medicare Benefits in Mexico – but only if you set it up right when you enroll. Regular Part A and B Medicare don’t provide care overseas, but many Medicare Advantage Plans or Supplemental plans do. In this video Brighton West interviews Ron Elledge who wrote the book on […]
Is It Time To Move Your Money To Mexico For Higher CD Interest Rates?
https://youtu.be/dYmT5oSrTqg In a recent YouTube video titled “Investing in Mexico,” Brighton West explores the increasing appeal of investing in Mexican pesos due to the high-interest rates offered by Mexican banks. With the peso outperforming the dollar and interest rates reaching as high as 11%, investing in Mexico is becoming an attractive prospect for investors. In […]
These Guys Retired Early in Mexico (Before Age 50.)
https://youtu.be/gdDVPoe3J68 Are you dreaming of retiring early? Craig and KJ retired before they turned 50, and one thing that made that possible was moving to Ajijic, Mexico. In this video Brighton interviews the stars of the YouTube channel @TrulyRemarkableLife Be sure to check out their channel too! Support this channel by buying me a margarita over at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AlmostRetired […]
What You Need to Know (About Marrying A Mexican)
https://youtu.be/UqvmoyB1NQY Michael married a Mexican woman over two decades ago. In this video, Michael shares what’s different about being married to a Mexican. We shot this video for Jordan from @TangerineTravels. Hopefully, he’s ready to marry May’s entire family. The biggest differences between marrying someone from the US or Canada and marrying a Mexican are:1) You […]
Pajarete: The Traditional Drink of Jalisco (WATCH TIL THE END)
https://youtu.be/u9qay48eJuY In Chapala this morning, I went in search of the traditional drink of Jalisco: Pajarete. It’s usually served on a farm so you can get the cow’s milk straight from the cow. The alcohol is moonshine from cane sugar. I was lucky to find a place that offered coffee or chocolate – I chose […]
#1 Safety Tool for Travel in Mexico
https://youtu.be/akZOItB8j94 Each year, foreigners die in Mexico, not from violent crime, but from carbon monoxide poisoning. Building standards aren’t the same as in the US or Canada and CO detectors are not very common. Hotels and Airbnbs often don’t have carbon monoxide detectors and a number of Americans and Canadians have died in hotels or […]
From Timeshare to Full-Time in Mexico
https://youtu.be/LL6p_Bdo0r0 Tourists have been known to purchase time-shares in Mexico, and some of those people transition to living full-time in Mexico, maybe retiring in Mexico. In this video, Brighton and Larry explore the differences between owning full-time and owning a timeshare. Larry and Ros have a timeshare in San Jose del Cabo and a house […]
