You Need to Move to Mexico Before it's Too Late 🇲🇽
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- Опубліковано 9 гру 2023
- Today we talk about why you need to figure out a way to get out of the rat race before its too late and you end up in a retirement home. Working all your life to just end up there all alone, broke, and.... wishing you would have done things differently. #Mexico #retirement #retirementplanning
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Isaiah 46:4 and even to your old age I am he; and even to hoar hairs will I carry you: I have made, and I will bear; even I will carry, and will deliver you.
Retirement is a state of mind. When you turn 62 or older dont let life get you down, I came to Mexico 10 months and I have not regretted one day. Im 69 and active and I do art work to supplement my income and I am happy. Keep up the good work Jose and keeping people informed.
That is awesome! Thanks for sharing! Viva Mexico!
I moved to Mex 9 years ago.iam retired..past 70.love it.i feel better..no car..lots of walking.. fruits..nice restaurants.i can get meds at a pharmacy here in Mex..go to doctor etc..while I'm not one of people who try to be 25 again..I totally enjoy my life and feel better.
Congrats, @user-bh6zk4pl5k and @lindaobrien8538! Please advise in what part of Mexico (in general) did you land? What do you like best about where you are and what other parts of the country did you (would you) consider? Thanks, in advance. And, as usual, thanks Jose!
I’m retired with less than $900 a month full of life I made my first trip to Guadalajara few days there some in Nayarit and some in Sinaloa by bus and felt safe as self traveler it in October n already want to go back looking into Nayarit close to Guadalajara n Mazatlan where I have family n friends now I need a rental for 300 a month I need to drop some pounds before I get heavy to go walk talk to real ppl eat when require not just because 😂😂. I’m Mexican living 45 in 🇺🇸
I'm moving to Mexico in February. Getting married in Colima and leaving my federal job behind. I'll be doing ranch work and have my VA as supplement income. I've been watching your videos for months bro. You’ve really assisted me. Appreciate you
That is great! Wow congratulations! Thanks for sharing with us! Glad I have been so helpful! Viva Mexico!
Congratulations on your Wedding AND for leaving the FEDs behind!!!
I own a property in San Diego, CA. With 4 units. I keep 1 for me and rent the others.
I cashed out 100k and bought a property in Baja Mex. With 4 units. I then built my retirement home on that same property. Now I'm living retirement at 50 yrs. Old without completely leaving the USA. I'm not struggling 😊 living off rents from the US. And Mexico.
That is super awesome! Congratulations! Viva Mexico!
I'm using AirBnB
I'm so jealous!! Argh! I'm 50 and want to retire, but they deduct like 10% off each yr. B4 you reach 62. So, I will probably only get $700 a month. 😩😩😩
I do have a rental property where it brings me a little extra $ each month, so I guess that's a positive. 😊
Having the same option to live financially free in the USA or Mexico, I choose 🇲🇽 Mexico. Beach property, better food, and friendlier people. I'm Mexican and raised in the USA. Mexico is the future.
@gustavoperez5480 both. USA is bankrupt.
Ive watched many of your videos. Feel like this one is most applicable to me. I retired to Mexico City at 62. Best move I ever made. I worked in Omaha Nebraska for 30 plus years. Dont miss the snow. I tell people Mexico is about half price from Omaha. So you will do better in Mexico than anywhere I know of in the US. Jose tells you the truth about Mexico thats for sure
That is awesome brother Congratulations and thank you for the kind words! Viva Mexico!
I’m in early retirement due to disability, and I’m glad I made the move to Mexico. I don’t regret a thing
That is super awesome! Thanks for sharing! Viva Mexico!
Sooo many people say this. I'm jealous. May I ask what city you live in?
@@yumyumkitty2104 Mexico City
Yes agreed! Retire early if you can and move to Mexico..... before it's too late dang it! 🙀
You'll live a healthier life....food is healthier, less stress, air quality is better. I lost 33 lbs just by moving to Mexico and eating their food. Of course I also walk a lot since I don't have a car anymore unlike in the U.S. so you might be forced to get out and move around which is good for you. 🏃🏻♂️
All very good points! Thank you so much for sharing! Viva Mexico!
Great prices on Taxis as well as uber. Haven't owned a car in 12 yrs.
@@garlandetheridge9902distances aré less rhan EE.UU. AND gas price it's cheap in México.
The key thing is BECOME AND STAY HEALTHY. It doesn't matter how much or little money you have. You have to have health to live those dreams, whatever they are.
Very well said! You are 100% on point! Thanks for sharing!
UA-cam has opened up a new frontier for everyday people to learn about the world and each other with no middle men!
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70 years old now. Living in Mexico most of the year. I was practicing guitar learning Travis picking while you mentioned practicing guitar.
That is super awesome! Thanks for sharing! Saludos Amigo! Viva Mexico!
The key to success in Mexico is living the same lifestyle in Mexico they you could afford to live in the US.
Live within your means, not above them. Thanks again for sharing! Viva Mexico!
Jose I’d like to add that what you’ve said here is good solid advice and I can’t argue with it. I think that on top of the attitude thing and making the adjustment from working to retirement as early in life as possible, that along the way watch how you eat and exercise to take care of your health, because I think those factors contribute to a healthy old age and enjoying it just as much as having the freedom to live how you want. I think that Mexico can contribute to those things because it’s easy to eat healthy here and if you live in a walkable city like I do it’s easy for you to get your exercise just by living. I’ve been in Mexico for almost three years now and I’m 72 and I eat simply, cooking all my own meals, eating very few highly processed foods, so getting fresh fruit and vegetables every day and walking pretty much everywhere. I had started this lifestyle before I left the US, because I have for a long time wanted to be as healthy as possible. I didn’t want to be old and sick, there’s no fun in that. So I wasn’t able to retire until I was 55, but I’ve been crafting a healthy life even before then and it’s paid off. I, thankfully, almost never need to see a doctor and I feel very good every day. My life in Mexico has played a big part in my continuing to be this way. It’s easier here than in the US where it’s next to impossible to find good food and people drive everywhere getting little or no exercise but it’s so much easier here. I tell my friends about this life all the time, because I want them to be happy and healthy and that’s why I’m sharing this with you. Take care and keep making great videos!
Thank you for the kind words and thank you so much for sharing all that. My videos are one thing but another thing is hearing multiple success stories like yours. They are very encouraging to many who have lost all hope. Thanks again for sharing your story with us. Viva Mexico!
@@JoseArteagaTravels thank you for giving me the opportunity to share. There are still so many people out there pushing negative propaganda about what life in Mexico is like and based on what they say I doubt they’ve ever spent one day here, so yeah if I can share some truth and give someone hope I’m happy to do it.
All you say makes perfect sense . . at least for me. Your philosophy of "Im already retired" is a very good way of viewing things that I´ve never thought about . . we are used to thinking that retirement is gonna be when we can barely move but your approach is smart. . Im a bit older than you and I wish I had seen things the way you explain since younger. . Greetings
Thank you so much for the kind words. Glad you understood what I was saying. But hey, better late than never! Thanks again for sharing
I’m retired and 74. I’m moving to Mexico for a cheaper cost of living! Assisted living is too expensive in the USA, and I may require it in the near future! My family has a house in Carambuche Baja sur, so no rent. My social security and pension will easily cover my expenses. I just renewed my passport, and I guess it must be 6 months old before you can apply for retirement visa. I should be there by January 2024, and after my 180 day visa expires I’ll apply for temporary residence visa. Duane
That is awesome! Thanks for sharing!
@duanethompson2360 Congrats Duane! It's great that you have a family house in Mexico...that will surely be a soft landing. I just turned 60yrs old and already obtained my 4yr temp visa back in March 2023, but I'm still working a job in the US...not retired yet.
Just a suggestion: Since you are ALREADY RETIRED, you should go for the PERMENANT Visa when your 180 days expires. It will be more costly to go for the TEMP since you have to have it for 4 yrs BEFORE going to the PERM Visa. Being retired, you can probably skip 4 yrs and jump RIGHT INTO THE PERM Visa.
Good luck to you and success to you on your new journey.
@@Shirley-N-Maryland I could have done the program -if you have a passport stamp after 2011, you automatically get your visa. Unfortunately my last passport stamp was in 2010!
Thanks! My wife and I are from Canada, we are regular viewers of your channel. We were in Merida in May of this year and hope to join you December 2024! We met Jose Novella thanks to you. Thanks for all your help!
That is awesome! Muchas Gracias! Glad I could be so helpful! Saludos!
Jose i find it strange that Americans say Mexico is dangerous but their dodging bullets everyday and getting layed out in the streets by mass shooters! 😅
Exactly! Well said! In fact you bring up a great point. I haven't heard a gunshot in almost 6 years now! Jaja Viva Mexico!
Truth. We moved from Florida to Mexico 6 months ago. I can’t tell you how many friends and family said “be careful, it’s Mexico”.
I got to the point that I would answer “you be careful, it is the United States”.😂😂
The media has bamboozled them,
@@gustavoperez5480/ Cálmate gustavo. Todo estará bien. Deja de perder el tiempo preocupándote por los gringos.
@@saudigold50como si la gentrificacion no fuera real, como si Baja no estuviera llena de extranjeros, como si SMA no fuera tan caro y dolarizado, como si PV y Lago Chapala no pertenecieran ya a pura señora extranjera y mayor adinerada! Ubicate!
You're awesome, Jose. Thanks for the motivation.
My pleasure! Glad I could help!
You made so many great points. I think Almost Retired in Mexico has the video on the retirement community you were referring to.
Awesome! Thank you for the info! Saludos!
Keep up the great work Jose!
Thanks! Will do!
not sure if your able to to it but maybe visiting other mexican cities and showing the differences in them and the cost differences. Because I think many Americans may want to move to mexico at least part of the year....@@JoseArteagaTravels
Thank you for the info..
You bet! Glad you enjoyed it!
It's weird, I'm Mexican, grew up in Mexico, lived in Mexico most of my life, then I moved abroad and I've been living in the PRC for the past 5 or 6 years and yet here I am watching videos about moving to Mexico, my own country! As if I needed any guidance for that haha, I guess I must be home sick, but I really enjoy your takes and drives around Merida. Keep it up!
PRC??
People's Republic of China @@yumyumkitty2104
That is awesome! Jaja Seguro que esta muy interesante vivir ahi! Saludos Compadre! Viva Mexico!
Hola, es primers vez Veo tu programs, cubre Toda information necesaria para tomar desicion cuando El tiempo sea right.
Ya me retire, y ocupaba info , y sin buscar mucho te encontre.
Gracias por tu info. En poco tiempo te conctactare. Saludos.
Que bueno! Me alegro mucho que me encontraste! Espero que todo los otros videos en mi canal tambien te puedan ayudar! Saludos!
Hey Jose,
Thanks for the cool channel. Fellow Seattleite. We’re moving to La Paz/Ensenada in November. Done with the US. Respect, fam.
That's awesome! Thanks for the kind words and welcome aboard! Congratulations on your move! Viva Mexico!
Dig it, Jose. I’m watching the RNE vid now. Super cool. Thanx for the info.
Thailand definitely takes out Mexico as far as affordability and the spoken English. I just returned from there 4 days ago. The only downfall is the distance from the states, it's 16 hours away. Sh** if Thailand was a close as Mexico it would be a no brainer, ESPECIALLY FOR THE FOOD!
Thanks for sharing!
Mx is more industrialized definitely, spoken english not sure
we love Thailand but could not move that far from our families. We live only 25 minutes from the airport in Puerto Vallarta, it makes it easy for others to visit us and for us to visit them!
Thanks!
Muchas Gracias! Much Appreciated!
Great show Jose if i may add my perspective in life there's doors that eventually close on you and one of those doors is what i label
retiring abroad don't wait for your health to start failing or worse you get diagnosed with cancer say goodby to your dream your retirement will consist of medical
appointments and survival let alone moving Abroad like Mexico :)
Very well said! You just never know, and the longer one waits the more likely something will pop up to prevent it from happening. Thanks again for the kind words and for sharing!
Hello amigo saludos, veo tus videos muy seguido, pero en este video quedé muy 😮 like in shock, me llegó tu consejo muy fuerte, gracias por eso, estoy seguro que no soy el único, tu consejo es grandioso, thank you so much for your advice, I'm sure that you are helping a lot of people with this kind of advice, God bless you.....
Me alegro mucho que pueda aver ayudado. Yo se que no es facil pero al fin fue la mejor decision que ha tomado. Saludos!
Hey Jose, just wanted to comment that moving to Mexico is the best thing I have done in a long time. It takes a willingness to adapt as it is not the US and all it's luxuries but that's ok actually is great in most respects. The biggest benefits are it's low cost of living, freedoms many compared to US, no worries of money anymore(coming from NYC) and yes I lived in Merida for $800-1000 a month (plus I saved a ton) wasn't hard and I liked much better living in a Mexican Colonia Jesus Carranza it was great for most part. So yeah it is a no brainer if you can look past the sidewalks, roads, cold showers, whatever Mexico is beautiful in it's own way if you can see the beauty and the many freedoms that is Mexico well the US does not look that great. In conclusion, "anyone can live well in Mexico well with dollars" it's changing of a mindset it's not hard but if you are always comparing to the US then it is much harder. Just come have patience it should grow on you and if not can always go back to the US.
Very well said. Thank you so much for sharing with us your own wonderful experience out here in Mexico. You make a lot of great points and as you know the main reason people might not like Mexico is simply they are unwilling to adapt. As you already know in Mexico it is a much better way of life. Thanks again for sharing y Viva Mexico!
I have to say amen brother yeah could not be more true Mexico compared to US is a paradise life really is easy. Say hello to Christian she is pretty amazing I absolutely love young Mexican women who are creating a revolution against maciste culture in Mexico my god Mexico just got legal abortion(by state) even the Irish got legalized abortion decades ago...so for the young women in Mexico I applaud you keep "Takin it to the streets" it's the only way to effect change...the revolution will come and Christian please forgive for I get it Mexican men I have to be careful just incredibly repressive along with Mexican families repression of girls( oh I said too much who cares) but you have a good guy in Jose. @@JoseArteagaTravels
I went on a trip to Europe in my early thirties. I grew up in Ireland, and then the USA. I always only went to Ireland and back. This particular time, I had a few extra bucks to explore a little bit of Europe, I went to Paris, then Prague, then Florence and Milan. The thing that I noticed on the trip was that all the Americans that I met were in their mid sixties and upwards . They bought the program unfortunately, they were told to work hard and then retire and enjoy life in their sixties. I realized then and there not to wait until retirement to enjoy life, hell a lot of people dont even make it to retirement, they die along the way. And if you do, it's not the best time to travel unless you have kept yourself in super good shape. I think the four hour workweek plan is a hell of a lot better, enjoy life along the way and don't put it off to some random day, far far in the future...cause you might not even make it that far.
Amen! Very well said! I completely forgot to mention that. Not everyone finishes the race, so why not take time to enjoy the view and smell the flowers now? Why wait? Thank again for sharing! Safe travels! Viva Early Retirement!
@@JoseArteagaTravels I'm a gen X'er, in my mid 50s, a lot of my peers and people even younger than me are already gone. Your health is your wealth, take good care of that and everything else falls into place.
That's probably because most people from that generation were responsible and raised the children they had .
BIG affordability difference if one is single vs married with children. They "had to work" to provide for their families.
Today, many just walk away from helping raise their own kids.
@@tonydanzl Most people by age 50 should have grandchildren..... 😅 Therefore also have a wide open calendar to live like he is living. Unless you had your kids at my age in which case you already spent the last 20 years having fun.... either or no excuses. Thanks for sharing
@@JoseArteagaTravels And how many kids do you have ?
From your previous statements it doesn't sound like you've spent the last 20 years "having fun".???
"Being responsible" is NOT an excuse.
Good video lots of life info.Mexico beautiful,people looks cool.Keep making video will support,one day may even say helo Mexico.Chillen out in N.k.Z.N. in south africa town called Mtunzini.You will love it.😮
That is awesome! Thank you for the kind words!
Just coming from Tulum Mexico 🇲🇽
Beautiful place!
Awesome! Viva Mexico!
keep living and loving and spreading kindness as you are. work to live Stop living to work.
Very well said! Thank you for sharing! Viva Mexico!
We pulled the plug and sold our home and business in 2018/19 and moved to Nayarit Mexico full time in 2019. It was a great move and we love where we live. Additionally our home/property has already more than doubled in value in four years. Cost of living is about 40% of what it was for us in Northern California but more importantly the way that life presents itself to you here is so good for your soul. Strangers greet you often and people are so kind and helpful in comparison. We retired at 58 and will start taking our Social Security when we are fully vested at 67 years of age.
That is super awesome! Thank you so much for sharing with us! Viva Mexico!
Actuarial studies show that is way more convenient to retire early. The person who retires at 62 basically gets the same money until the end of the his/her life that he would have been receiving retiring at 67. If you already made your mind, it is ok. But what I stated is a conclusion based on historical data.
May I ask where you live? Is it one of the beaches going towards Vallarta?
I was born in Tepic, the capital. I have a little business where I work remotely.
I'm considering moving to either Little Rock Arkansas or Tepic.
I'm Mexican. I'm about to have a baby. I'm 30 and I'm debating if I should move to Mexico or not.
Would love to hear about your experience.
Thank you.
we are in Bucerias@@coolcarlosa66
As a 24 year old, retirement is so far away. I think the route that I'm going to go with will be is continue to work in the US and save up to buy a house in Mexico in cash.
To use for my retirement or if I ever want to move
Retirement is just a state of mind brother. You don't have to wait to live the way you wanna live. You are already retired if you are not tied down to any one company or career you hate. The way you seem to be wanting to live your life you might as well be retired. You got dreams and plans and you are putting in that work to get what you want sooner than later. 😎
And you are right, you want to live your life when your body and mind are healthy!!!
That is 1000% right! Use it or lose it! Thanks for sharing!
lol, gg! obviously I watched until that point. Please do an episode on bugs / insects, I'm pretty tasty according to New England mosquitos and I really don't want to experience malaria or some such other. TY4 all U do
Thank you for the kind words! As for a video on bugs in Merida and things like malaria and Dengue you are in luck! I actually already have a video on that! You can check it out here ua-cam.com/users/livekNrSMGP4gso?feature=share
Hello mr. Jose thanks for your honest videoes. Its a while i follow you. Good job and keep it up friend.
I am foreigner holding mexican resident but right now my wife and me are out of mexico . We have been arround different cities of mexico but i think merida meets our goals..in case its possible i need to talk to you about possibilities of any job in merida regarding my situation. So , is there any way we can discuss it in private?
That is awesome! Glad to hear that I have been able to help you guys out throughout the years. Unfortunately I don't know anything about jobs out here. I would look into the Local Facebook groups for more information on local jobs
I'm one of the crazy ones wanting to "retire" as soon as possible. I'm 31 and my husband and I want to move to Mexico with our two small children.
That is awesome! You can do it! Retiring from the Rat Race and becoming your own boss is the most liberating thing anyone can do! Good luck with everything! Thanks for sharing!
Hello, hey, have you already visited the new park in Mérida? Parque de la plancha If you haven't visited it yet go and I'll take a walk there You can take a walk there on foot or by bicycle and you can walk there with your dog. 😊
Yes I have already been there! In this video you can see me riding around the park the week before it opened ua-cam.com/video/TJxJ8Ox7ty8/v-deo.html I will have a new updated ride through sometime next month. It is a gorgeous park! So happy to have it so close to home!
@@JoseArteagaTravels You should go again, it's already inaugurated but the builders still need a little bit to finish it 😉😊 By the way, ¿did you like the new park?
67 live on a mountain and every thing is either up hill or down I know what your saying longer I stay harder it gets and more it cost
Good luck with everything! Thanks for sharing!
Hello Jose, I appreciate the valuable content you provide. I have a question regarding travel to Mexico in December 2023. I would like to know if it is possible for me to enter Mexico for a short visit and then return to Canada. After the 180-day period from my initial entry into Mexico has expired, would I be able to return to Mexico in 2024 and apply for a Temporary Residence Permit that is valid for four years? I would greatly appreciate your guidance on this matter.
Yes you can! Watch this video for more detailed information on how to get your residency through the RNE Program ua-cam.com/video/XH9lxrAehSU/v-deo.html
Giggle - 77 here, info still valid. Off to shovel 10 inches of snow off my stairs and deck.
Oh my goodness! Good luck with the snow! Thanks for sharing!
24:33 Land Cruiser spotted...nice
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I’ll need a minimum of 3K a month, to live in Cancun. Thx 4 the info !
Wow that is a lot of money! Thank goodness I myself only need around 1,500 a month to support my family. Good luck with everything!
I'll be checking out Playa in August with my service dog.. bringing in 5k/month..🛫🇲🇽🐶
Hi Hose, What about the dating environment in Mexico for retirement age expats?
Not sure who "Hose" is I'm sure it was just a typo.... If you want more info on dating you should check out this video ua-cam.com/users/liveT8C6QwZMuPA?feature=share
My spellchecker is racist. 1000 apologies. @@JoseArteagaTravels
I think Brasil or Ecuador are better options in case of global conflict than Mexico. I would also consider Madagascar or Capo Verde.
Awesome! Good luck with everything!
Amigo, you say retirement home or hospice clinic because that is what awaits us if we don't convince the doctor. much!😅😅😅
It doesn't await everyone if you plan it out correctly. Thanks again for sharing!
I’ll
Be moving there as soon as as I can 🤣. Looking to buy a house first there. 😭😭😭
Awesome! Thanks for sharing!
Going to PV then bus to GdLajara, Morelia, Guanjuato,Queretaro then bus to Cd. MEX. Trying to find that place for 2025 @ 62 👍
Awesome! Good luck with your journey!
Is there any fiber internet in Merida,MX? I am 59yrs old,on ss/disability & am ready to move to Mexico;couple of quick questions:1.Do you need to speak spanish to move to merida? 2.Generally how much is it to rent a 1bedroom house or apt? 3.How is medical there compared to US? Is US insurance accepted there??,4. Closest hospital to merida,also doctor?That's all I can think of atm,please let me know,thank you
I have answered all those questions and more in my other videos. You can check them out for more information. But if you would like for me to answer everything more thoroughly we can set up a 1 on 1 video call consultation where I can answer all of your questions and more. For more information on how to se tone up please feel free to check out my website for more information www.josearteaga.com/youtube-consultations
I a 67and i do want to retire as soon as possible
You can do it!
Just moved to San Diego from San Francisco never lived this close to the border. I quit my career working a BS job. I’m basically starting over. I hear lots of people say they work in cali and live in Mexico. Cheap I’ve heard.
That is very true. Many Americans live in Mexico and commute to the USA for work everyday. You should look into that if that is what you are interested in. Good luck with everything!
31:00 what are the things you used to do before?
If you don’t mind to ask you
I've taken many bets on myself and on life.
@@JoseArteagaTravels oh 👍 thanks for your response
I live in California., life here it’s going tougher.,
I’m 54 I can’t wait for retirement…
Take care José
Only thing slowing me down is my 7 year old! I wonder about education he’ll receive there and his future opportunities!
You sure about that? I'm sure he'll have a better time growing up here in Mexico than back home with everything going on over there at the moment. I don't know much about education in Mexico, but I do know plenty of parents with kids out here and they all tell me it was the best move they ever made, and how the kids Love it out here in Mexico over being in the US. Good luck with everything! Thanks for sharing!
Take him/her with you. Homeschool him or put him in a Mexican school. He will learn Spanish quickly and be bilingual. What a great skill for him to benefit. I’m a teacher and single parent and I took my daughter overseas and worked in Kuwait and Qatar. She was 10 when we left the US. Best experience of her life. Now, we are planning to move to Mexico, Columbia, and Brazil. She’s 30 now and transitioned to working online.
@@naadiramubarak4593This!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
@@naadiramubarak4593Wow. You sound like a really confident explorer! I'm a scaredy cat, but am taking the leap (get it?) in 2024.
May I ask how you're going to live in all those countries, as don't they have different entry requirements?
I ask because I'm interested in bopping around different states in Mexico, and maybe visiting Columbia, Costa Rica, Ecuador and such, but it's only me and IDK if they will give me problems at the different airports.
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Isaiah 46:4 and even to your old age I am he; and even to hoar hairs will I carry you: I have made, and I will bear; even I will carry, and will deliver you.
Thanks for sharing!
De nada saludos @@JoseArteagaTravels
What's your opinion of working for the man if it's in the tech industry? something like being an animator, programmer or compositor? How well do those jobs pay in Mexico vs the US? what are your chances of being able to work a job like that out of the US but still live in Mexico like a digital nomad but long term?
You'll make more $ if you work for a company that allows you to work anywhere.
From what I hear, local Mexicans make very little $. I wish I had your skills. Sooo many remote jobs available...
@@yumyumkitty2104 Yea that's what I hear too, that being said I do think there are a couple of professions that may make reasonable wages in Mexico such as engineering, arcetecture, doctors and possibly just possibly programmers, but I don't know for sure.
Mexico is also weird in how it pays people, like for example the average job in Mexico isn't going to pay you much more than $1000 a month, but they also give you a housing allowance every year that builds up and most people in 10 to 15 years time have enough from that allowance to put a considerable down payment on a house, usually over 50%.
So looking up wage stats doesn't really tell the whole story.
Anyways thanks for the reply, I'm trying to learn all I can because I really want to move to Mexico.
I say just go to where you are treated best, that also includes the job you take
@@JoseArteagaTravels Are you friends with any long term digital nomads by any chance Jose?
As an American,how long can I stay/live in Mexico and still collect SSDI? I've heard I have to go across the US border every 6 months,is this true?
Great Question! You can watch this video for more information ua-cam.com/users/live95jI9YOebhA?feature=share
But, in 2024, I heard that the consulates are raising the income requirements for everyone (including retirees) to become residents of Mexico. 🥴
It's ok thank goodness there are other ways to get residency such as the RNE Program. You can watch this video for more info on how to get residency in Mexico without providing financials ua-cam.com/video/XH9lxrAehSU/v-deo.html
What’s going on with the opening footage? You run a stop sign and then you don’t stop for the pedestrians who are halfway into the street at a crosswalk?
I'm on a bicycle. Not quite sure what scene you are talking about. The camera might make it seem different
Pedestrians, really? He's in Mexico not Portland..
I just saw a vid about San Miguel de Allende an ex pat tourist bubble. They had sole a property for 4k usd a square meter which is ridicules. Cone to Mexico look around talk to your Mexican friends about you wanting to retire to a place that doesn’t gauge you for being an expat and i guarantee you their is a place for you.
Wow that's crazy! Thanks for sharing!
@@JoseArteagaTravels according to some American expat who they were interviewing only culture people with money live there but i notice he said that after he said that most of the Mexicans had moved out 😂😂
@@JoseArteagaTravels Let's debunk for a moment. I'm writing you from our home in SMA right now, having spent all afternoon walking through the 90% Mexican town of SMA, hearing almost zero English. My neighbours are Mexican. The entire street I live on is 98% Mexican. Nope, this town is Mexican with about 10% expats sprinkled around the city. Lots of expensive homes in pockets, but they are 1/2 the cost of equivalent things in the US. The majority of the rich here are Mexican, not expats. Spanish is heard in the expensive restaurants, not English. Certainly, this is one of the more expensive retirement/expat destinations and that causes challenges for the local population, no doubt. It has changed and will keep evolving. There is a well-known and famous expat infrastructure here that has been building since WWII. You get what you pay for. But, the people ripping out old buildings, putting up new structures, spending big money on gentrification are mostly...Mexican.
Jose are you running through STOP signs?
I'm riding on a bicycle.....
Retirement home. Who's gonna pay to have me tortured to death in one of those? 😂 There is no Retirement in the USSA anyway. You can't own land and the currency is fast approaching zero. So good luck. I see the old folks here talking about the latest pill their "doctor " has them on.
Thanks again for sharing with us! Viva Mexico!
At one point Jose was a gigolo, I remember 😊
A "gig" olo? Yeah for sure I would do just about any gig to put food on the table
Where in Mexico was this filmed?
Mérida
Merida Yucatan
Tell me about your bike.
it is a lovely bike with many speeds
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Wish I was 42
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I don’t want to live in Merida. Anywhere else?
Yes you can try anywhere else in Mexico. Same as the US if you dont like Florida there are 49 other states that are completely different. Give other Mexican states and cities a try to see what is the best fit for you.
Jose the dollar is loosing value
The time to purchase a place in Mexico 🇲🇽 is NOW before is too late ⏰
I totally agree! If you got the money to buy in Mexico then you should!
SEND MONEY TO JOSE FOR STARBUCKS! OR SEND HIM AND HIS WIFE SOME STARBUCKS COFFEE!
Thanks! You can buy me a Coffee here! www.buymeacoffee.com/josearteaga
I'm 38 and I'm retired. I feel like I am in a " retirement home here in the US"
Yeah I totally feel ya. Hope you can get outta there soon
I like your videos and your Chevy truck.
Thank you! Glad you like them!
I can't find anyone to help me get my pets there...
You should try asking in some of the local Facebook groups. There are usually many reputable people who will drive you and your pets from the border to the city of your choice.
@@JoseArteagaTravels Everyone tells me to do that - but no one responds... except to tell me to spend $500 on a relocation guide instead of sharing information with me.
The woman you suggested never said who or when "someone" would fly pets to Merida or how much they expected me to pay + a return flight as well $$$ 🤯
Pretty hard to make a plan to move.
I really don't understand why no one is willing to help.
But I see rental prices increasing there.
@@jvahl8747 Oh I think I know who you are now. Well I know you have multiple pets and are coming from Europe and that makes things increasingly difficult. I would contact the Airlines themselves and see what options they have for you. Unfortunately there are not many for you being so far away from Mexico and with so many pets. Hope you find a solution.
@@JoseArteagaTravels I live in South Carolina. Isn't there a retiree in this country who would be willing to share the travel costs...and not have to travel alone?
@@jvahl8747 Oh ok I see. Well either way, good luck with everything.
Brah. You gotta sneak a Starbucks once in a while!!!!
For sure I'll get myself a Chai Latte 😅
Nursing home or “something else”?
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Jose, my main worry is the drug cartels and kidnappings. A seventy-year-old man fighting soldiers from the drug cartel is not much of a fight. 🙂 Otherwise, I hire you for a week or so to help me get settled into an apartment.
No need to worry, there are no kidnappings out here nor are there any cartels harassing anyone. In fact you can look at the hundreds of you tubers from various countries who live in Mexico and they show you on a daily basis how amazing and safe Mexico truly is. As for hiring me for a week that is not what I do, but you can check out my website where there are people like Stephanie who is a personal assistant for hire and she can help you with whatever you need.
99.9 % of the time you will not see or know you have seen the cartel. Most of them only come out at night if they come out. They are not mighty soldiers as you might have been lead to believe. I was told they are cowards if alone, so they have to be in a group so they can have cover for each other. There are many young guys with walkie talkies that let the cartel leaders know what is going on so they don’t accidentally run into the police or military who they really fear the military most. Some police are cartel themselves. You will see well dressed people and wonder who they are, some are businessmen and some are cartel and some are both. If you stay away from wicked people and drugs you will be fine. Stay home after dark is a great rule at any age. btw, I am ex military and I am 70 yo. and I am in Mexico for several years now.❤
Trust me my good man the cartels don’t make it a priority to kidnap senior citizen gringos that are on a budget 😂😂😂
I live in Merida and feel much safer than Florida, and people are very friendly and I love the more laid back life.
High-five!
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mini prison...that's funny but sad
As the old saying goes, better to laugh than to cry.
sure people say that but they still cry! haha@@JoseArteagaTravels
Why are you confusing the very simple concepts of retirement Vs self employment?
Sorry to have confused you 😅
@@JoseArteagaTravels Its not that you confused me, Its that youre saying something thats by definition incorrect...
Your retirement check does not go far in the USA now! Heck, your retirement account, 401K, Roth IRA, etc, IS IN JEOPARDY NOW! Let's say you graduate at 24 out of college or trade school and start saving for retirement until you're about 70. That's a WHOPPING 54 years of retirement savings that could go down the drain in a matter of seconds! That is scary and unjust! And get this, there is no way you can get it back! I don't know! The American system is crooked and unpredictable!
Thanks for sharing!
Mexico sounds like great place for my mother in law, one of the selling points - its across the Atlantic
Thanks for sharing!
Hey José!! You are promoting gentrification in Mexico ¿Te vale madre lo que ocurra a los mexicanos?
La mayoría de lo que están gentrificando son otros mexicanos bro. Amo a México y estoy muy contento con todo el crecimiento de el país. Igualmente a la mayoría de los Mexicanos que también están contentos con todo el crecimiento. Saludos y viva México!
Ridículo y los mexicanos cuando migramos y baratamos la mano de obra, que?
es broma bro ja ja ja el comentario que te vale madre lo que ocurra a los mexicanos fue broma ja ja ja me da risa la manera como lo escribio ja ja ja@@JoseArteagaTravels
tienes razon pero creo que fue en broma leelo bien la ironia con la que escribio fue broma@@brendaframa2320
Fear porn? You mean something else...Leave Florida before its to late.
Just saying to live your life before it's too late 😉
@JoseArteagaTravels We have been me for 75 years . Not afraid of nuttin
Hey bro, don’t incentivize people to come to Mexico to make it more expensive please
Hey bro that is not what is making Mexico more expensive bro. You should look around you and see that 90% of what is moving the economy and growing it are other Mexicans bro. Thanks for sharing bro.
@@JoseArteagaTravelsBROOOO....😂
Na, you don't. Guatemala and El Salvador is much nicer:)
Thanks for sharing!
Jose, you're losing weight, your hair looks better than ever, you are looking great!!
Thank you brother! Must be the new head and shoulders formula..... 😅
Jose I’m like you my dream was to do my own life 😂😂brooo, I’m tired and close to go back , retired n full of energy at 62 I went to visit in October and ready to go back loved it .
That is awesome! Good luck with everything!
Thanks!
Muchas Gracias to you!