Monthly Archives: October 2013

Washington Gets Wackier as our Retirement Accounts Drop 6% Today

Posted on October 8, 2013 by yucalandia

October 8, 2013 Updates As a complete US government default on all debts looms in 9 days, Washington has gotten even wackier.   A Republican leader from Iowa announced on ABC news tonight that if the US defaults on all its … Continue reading →

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A piece that needs a lot of polish

Posted on October 7, 2013 by yucalandia

October 7, 2013 Please allow me to preface these ramblings with a few observations: ~ If you don’t want to read anything about the latest rounds of silliness in Washington DC, then… read no further. ~ ~ If you like … Continue reading →

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Basic Information on Americans Living Abroad and ACA Obamacare

Posted on October 2, 2013 by yucalandia

October 24, 2013 Updated information on how to get an exemption from ACA / Obamacare for expats living abroad who travel back to the USA: https://www.healthcare.gov/exemptions/ Exemptions from the ACA requirements and IRS payments Under certain circumstances, you won’t have … Continue reading →

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Auto Insurance Required by Mexican Law

Posted on October 1, 2013 by yucalandia

October 1, 2013 As of October 1, 2013, Mexican Federal law now requires that all vehicles have insurance. The changes to the law establish penalties and fines of between 20 – 40 days of minimum wage to drivers of vehicles … Continue reading →

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