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Assisted Living in Mexico

Assisted Living in Mexico

One of the expert speakers at our Focus on Mexico fast track learning seminars, Wendy Carrel, recently published an article in Senior Living Foresight. We thought our readers would enjoy this look at the current and future assisted living landscape in Mexico including Lakeside and other locations.  In 2018, there were 11 assisted living facilities in Lakeside and now there are 27! https://www.seniorlivingforesight.net/mexican-assisted-living-and-life-plan-communities-of-80-residents-set-to-attract-american-canadian-and-other-retirees/   COVID UPDATE: During the uncertainties … [Read more...]

Mexico Move Survey

Mexico Move Survey

As previously reported, Focus on Mexico is expanding to provide you with first-hand information and on the ground fast track learning seminars for other great Mexico move/retirement locations.  We want to hear from our readers what other locations in Mexico you are most interested in.  Please take just one minute to help us with a quick two question on-line survey by copying and pasting the link below into your browser.  Please note that since we don't often conduct surveys, we opted to use the 'free' survey version, which means that the link below is not active and you must copy and paste it … [Read more...]

Lake Chapala:  State of the Lake 2019

Lake Chapala: State of the Lake 2019

This week (March 18) we've updated our free State of the Lake ebook with the latest facts and figures on the health of Lake Chapala. We've also posted the 2019 Focus on Mexico course schedule so you can begin to plan now to join us and explore your new Lakeside life.  We can't wait to meet you and show you around!   NOTE: The New 2019 Edition is out! … [Read more...]

Can You Afford It?

Can You Afford It?

Living costs are a moving target everywhere in the world and Lakeside is no exception. Jerry Brown and his wife, Lori, are local expats with their own YouTube Channel, Jerry Brown Travels. Recently they reviewed their current monthly household costs for living in Ajijic. Check it out for yourself and see if Lakeside living might be in your future.  Also see our comprehensive article on the local cost of living and come to one of our week long learning seminars to plan your own budget and get your specific budget planning questions answered. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqRgjzfp0LI … [Read more...]

Guide to Paying Christmas Bonuses in Mexico

Guide to Paying Christmas Bonuses in Mexico

The Aguinaldo – How to calculate By Karen McConnaughey Under Mexican law, all employees (including maids, gardeners, cooks) deserve a Christmas bonus. It also creates and keeps a good, healthy relationship with your employees. Employees are entitled by law to receive 15 days pay for their Christmas bonus. Therefore, if an employee normally makes 1500 pesos in a 15-day period, then this amount would also be their Christmas bonus. Some calculations may be required, but this is what they are entitled to. If the employee has been in your employ for less than a year, these amounts are … [Read more...]

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