Jerry Brown, you have never given wrong information that I've ever seen and I have probably watched most of your videos. You just give info from another of the many many lifestyles available in the nation of mexico. As you know one region can be very different from another and correct information for one is not the same for another. Isn't that part of what makes our home great? I can leave a most modern city of millions of people and in an hour be in a 500 year old pueblo mágico with 25000 residents. And if course costs will differ. You keep me posted on many areas of México where y'all travel. And I enjoy seeing some of those places without leaving my living room. So a big thanks for keeping us all informed.
I am not interested in retiring to Mexico because I am already retired in Portugal but I really like what Kerri Moon is doing. The little I heard Kerri talk I was impressed. She is informed, doesn't promise anything, sounds sincere and has the personality (not bad looking either) to work well with other people. Ajijic sounds like an expensive place. I am sure there are much cheaper places to live in in Mexico, especially if you speak Spanish and don't mind living with other people other than Americans. Three hundred and fifty dollars a month on medication sounds outrageous. I can't imagine anyone in Portugal spending that. If you are living in Portugal, retired or not, you get free medical care in the health care system and medication is subsidized by the government. It is shocking that someone would pay that in Mexico.
The payment mentioned on medical here it seems that is through private health insurance. This year started free health care for all mexicans including for the foreigners with temporal and permanent residence. By the way I do agree with you that Kerri is good looking. Cheers
Thank you! That was very interesting information. I am considering moving to Mexico and don't need a lot of medical help yet, I'm 67, but want to plan for the future too. I'll be in the Lakeside area for a short visit in February and then plan to be back in December for about 4 months. I may try to set up an appointment with Kerri to discuss plans for my future.
Karla Patterson before i got to ajijic i was going to get a old age home there but it is a very healing place and great natural medicine and chiropractor so dont need it now.
Good job getting corrected. Ajijic areas has many ex-pat experts on livin' local. the comparison is hard so good thing you gave her contact info for direct contact. My suggestion on the video is get a tripod so the video focus is consistent.
Good information. I'm one of those people who is fortunate enough to get my thyroid Rx in Chapala fo a third of what it costs me in the U.S. I buy a year's supply when I come to Mexico for the summer.
My mother recently had to move into an assisted living facility in Northern Ohio. It is a BEAUTIFUL facility, with the full range of amenities/services. She has a lovely apartment there. It costs $3400.00 per month. We thought THAT was astronomical! $5-10K a month??? Where? In San Francisco or New York maybe? Mom was very wise to purchase a long-term care policy years ago--from a major insurance company. They cover the cost 100%.
Of course a lot of people don't have their house and car paid for. Just downsize and live within your means. It does take a bit of pre-planning however.
I would love to hear more information and more videos about the "tiny home" community. I live in Chiapas on a small income but will collect retirement in a few short years. I already have private insurance here. I don't need to own anything and I love the idea of shared expenses and shared amenities. Sounds like a great idea! Great information!
Medical costs have increased %20 in 2020 with larger deductibles & less coverage. I now pay $100 a month for the very common medications. Over the past year I paid %80 of my drug costs, giving my drug insurance a very nice profit.
It really is variable how people age. Many people are falling apart in their 40s, but others in their 70s who are still healthy and vibrant. I really don't like stereotypes like that, based solely on age.
Lori and I feel it's important to live a life in passion and as we age we keep things interesting by participating in projects or activities with each other we have done this for over 32 years here's an example watch this video. ruclips.net/video/PEHIucn_ES8/видео.html
Hi Jerry and Lori, Today I was at Plaza Chapala guessing a 4-5 Star Hotel in Chapala, open maybe 2 months, across the street from the Plaza. They said you would be welcomed to video for your channel.
Hi Kerri and Jerry. Thanks for the video. Thankful for ur knowledge! Always good to know if retiring in Mexico is doable. Makes me think if it is somewhere I could go being I am disabled. A big wish of mine. 🙂
I like your shirt. Regarding the format of this video. I think this gives different points of view and takes you off the hotseat Keep the info coming. Will you do some other reiirement hotspots in the future. Se asia is heating up again. Penang is interesting for english speaker. Thanks again!
I have medicare and medicaid. They pay my part B. So yes i am set, i think my drugs are only 1.00$ . But also the rents are nice in Ajijic for me. I only pay 500$ usd a month with huge gardens and my own pool.
Extremely informative. I was wondering about what happens to expats that reach a certain age and need long term care and those that have acute health issues
Mexico offers great long-term care. Contact Kerri Moon directly for more information information is in the video part of the description. Look at that video one more time.
So from what Kerri hinted at it sounds like the Mexican government is making changes to the insurance that is available to Mexican citizens and expat residents, is that correct? We Canadians can get evacuated back to Canada with proper insurance but I think that returning residents to Canada have to be back in Canada for three months before your government health care kicks back in. Just something else to consider. Jerry, you need to invest in a tripod for your videos, just some constructive criticism. Love your videos otherwise!
Hi Jerry & Lori, will be in Ajijic soon and taking the tour with Earl -- wondering if there is a place to get small canisters of Oxygen (Boost) in the town. It's for acclimating to altitude. Or, if anyone else knows, please pass along the info. I get terrible headaches, nausea the first five days -- that will pretty much ruin my trip. I appreciate any and all info from all of you! Thank you! PS - I'm not an invalid or sick or ......
There is a very inexpensive medication for Altitude Sickness. You take one tablet a day before ascending & one a day while there. Your Dr will know the name of the medication . . .
Great information but the constant movement of the camera is a very distracting. Maybe a tripod is needed? Not sure if someone else was holding the camera but it would help to have it stationary. Anyhow, the main point is that the information was very helpful but I was getting a bit seasick.
How does it work In terms of your SS Income when you live out of the Country? Is it placed in an account out of the country?How does it work with also With your taxes - is your money tax free?
Retiree health insurance fo most companies isn't free though. You still would have to pay a monthly premium. They can range from the same subsidized amount you paid while working up to unsubsidized where you pay 100% the premium. My company allows retirees to continue with the company insurance but with no company subsidy. Which means almost $1000 a month. On the open market this type of insurance would cost almost $1600 a month.
Jerry, I thought you had said many times that $1,750 would be fine. Like Kerri says, you may not be able because of cost of medical. I believe it least one of my medicines would not be available. It is a controlled substance for anxiety disorder called Klonopin.
Maybe I'm naive because I've always been healthy. But I live in the u.s., my income is less than $1.200 a month Social Security, I only have Medicare and no supplemental insurance, everything I have is paid for including my house and car, I do have some savings but I hardly ever have to dip into it, and as I'm almost 80. If I get a major health problem I'm just going to go with it and die. Big deal. I don't see why people need to have so much money, all you do is scale your living to fit into your income.
I must be going blind, the video looks fine to me. People are really anal. It's not like we're on our way to see "Gone With The Wind" for $20 a person. For the complainers, send in a donation to help with the cost of filming these videos and equipment costs. Then you can stop whining.. Thanks for the info Jerry....
Jerry, We visited Ajijic several years ago and are planning to come back this year for another visit. We watch you all the time and are subscribers. I understand that your social security is deposited into a Schawb account then you use an ATM card, but my question is "how is rent actually paid?" Is it paid in cash or by other means? Are most rental properties handled by a local real estate management company or by individual owners or Mexican development companies? Any information you can provide is appreciated. Thanks.
When your money is safely in a bank in the United States or Canada and you need to pay your rent you just go to the ATM machine and withdraw the amount you need then you go pay the rental agent your rent in cash and they will give you a receipt. Some people set up with the rental agent automatically withdrawing it from their account.
I want to get certified to be an esl instructor. I'd like to live and work in mexico. I'm currently on SSDI (on $1040). Can I make it work Jerry & Lori?
I don't think it'll work because the time you pay rent let's say $300 a month that only gives you $740 a month for food utilities transportation and doctors. A more realistic number would be $1500 a month. If you have any medical issues you would be in a world of hurt financially.
@@JerryBrownTravels I live in subsidized housing and rent is $302. But, I am very unhappy w/my quality of life here. W/that said, I think I could live a better quality of life in Mexico if I could come up w/a viable way to supplement what I already. Your thoughts, Jerry and Lori?
@@JerryBrownTravels and, I do have medical conditions, too, Jerry. I still think the quality of life/slower paced lifestyle in Mexico would be less stressful on my health...maybe I'm being too naive....
Thx for this valuable info! I hate to complain, at all, but the camera was roving all over the place and making me dizzy!-- as well as very distracted, trying to listen to the info. being presented. I've never seen one of your videos done like that.
Perplexing how people got along with radio(Before films came to be). With an information video, you don't really need visuals. I can just listen to this video and get all the information I need. You "hate to complain", but you will....
I don't get it ! How come you can't live on $1750 US.Go in Puerto Penasco (Rockie Points) Mexico.You can get apartmentts between $250 to $ 400 per mth.everything included 3-4 blocks from the ocean.2 people do not spend more $20/day for food at restaurant That's under US 1K/mth. USA is just 56 mille away.If you need an operation you will go to USA.If you want to go to mexican emergency, between $50-100.with better services then USA.
Stay away from American brands even on medication. My combined usa med in one tablets is over ten times more than buying the two ingredients separate from Mexican or other manufacturers. And the alternative medicines here literally changed my life. Professionals in that field are plentiful.
I don’t get this video. Maybe you should be saying “ you can’t live in Ajijic on $1700”, because there are young digital nomad couples making RUclips videos saying they live on less than $1700 a month in Guadalajara and Merida. I understand that they are young, so there medical needs would be less. But these couples eat out constantly and buy alcohol, etc. Something doesn’t add up. Maybe people go to Ajijic and get caught up in keeping up with the Joneses the same as in the US and Canada. Chapala and jocotepec are much less expensive. Stay away as much as you can from imported products (US brands) and I believe it’s more than doable.
Majority of the people living here at Lakeside or Senior citizens so their lifestyle needs are different. When we came down here because there's $1050 a month for everything today it has gone up significantly that's why we made this video to give people a more realistic retirement lifestyle. A lot of the digital nomads are just hanging around but not really planning on living here the rest of their lives.
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Jerry Brown, you have never given wrong information that I've ever seen and I have probably watched most of your videos. You just give info from another of the many many lifestyles available in the nation of mexico. As you know one region can be very different from another and correct information for one is not the same for another. Isn't that part of what makes our home great? I can leave a most modern city of millions of people and in an hour be in a 500 year old pueblo mágico with 25000 residents. And if course costs will differ. You keep me posted on many areas of México where y'all travel. And I enjoy seeing some of those places without leaving my living room. So a big thanks for keeping us all informed.
Another great comment and thank you very much for taking the time from your busy schedule.
I am not interested in retiring to Mexico because I am already retired in Portugal but I really like what Kerri Moon is doing. The little I heard Kerri talk I was impressed. She is informed, doesn't promise anything, sounds sincere and has the personality (not bad looking either) to work well with other people. Ajijic sounds like an expensive place. I am sure there are much cheaper places to live in in Mexico, especially if you speak Spanish and don't mind living with other people other than Americans. Three hundred and fifty dollars a month on medication sounds outrageous. I can't imagine anyone in Portugal spending that. If you are living in Portugal, retired or not, you get free medical care in the health care system and medication is subsidized by the government. It is shocking that someone would pay that in Mexico.
The payment mentioned on medical here it seems that is through private health insurance. This year started free health care for all mexicans including for the foreigners with temporal and permanent residence. By the way I do agree with you that Kerri is good looking. Cheers
Just the video I have been waiting for. Thank you so much!
What have you been waiting for?
Kerry has been doing a great job here lakeside.
Kerri Moon is the greatest and very reliable.
Yes, absolutely. Learn from those before you.
I always go to Red and Green on the plaza.
Thanks for that challenge Kerri. Well done.
Thank you! That was very interesting information. I am considering moving to Mexico and don't need a lot of medical help yet, I'm 67, but want to plan for the future too. I'll be in the Lakeside area for a short visit in February and then plan to be back in December for about 4 months. I may try to set up an appointment with Kerri to discuss plans for my future.
Karla Patterson before i got to ajijic i was going to get a old age home there but it is a very healing place and great natural medicine and chiropractor so dont need it now.
I do have my medicare in states etc but pay little very little for docs in mexico. So do not worry. Then maybe do my knees in WA state... ughhhh
Good job getting corrected. Ajijic areas has many ex-pat experts on livin' local. the comparison is hard so good thing you gave her contact info for direct contact. My suggestion on the video is get a tripod so the video focus is consistent.
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Good information. I'm one of those people who is fortunate enough to get my thyroid Rx in Chapala fo a third of what it costs me in the U.S. I buy a year's supply when I come to Mexico for the summer.
Very clear this time, I can understand this good detAils. And I already live there part time but am not informed . This had it all.
My mother recently had to move into an assisted living facility in Northern Ohio. It is a BEAUTIFUL facility, with the full range of amenities/services. She has a lovely apartment there. It costs $3400.00 per month. We thought THAT was astronomical! $5-10K a month??? Where? In San Francisco or New York maybe? Mom was very wise to purchase a long-term care policy years ago--from a major insurance company. They cover the cost 100%.
Thats why it was so cheap. She purchased the insurance years ago. That insurance is very expensive to buy.
I know people in California and Colorado who pay between $5-10K a month.
I know people in California and Colorado who pay between $5-10k per month.
New Mexico too.
Blessed to have found an honest insurance company.
OMGoodness! Tiny homes 💃
YES
Of course a lot of people don't have their house and car paid for. Just downsize and live within your means. It does take a bit of pre-planning however.
Great information
I would love to hear more information and more videos about the "tiny home" community. I live in Chiapas on a small income but will collect retirement in a few short years. I already have private insurance here. I don't need to own anything and I love the idea of shared expenses and shared amenities. Sounds like a great idea! Great information!
Ajijc Mexico In A Tiny House Living Big A Tiny Home Communities In Mexico
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Medical costs have increased %20 in 2020 with larger deductibles & less coverage.
I now pay $100 a month for the very common medications. Over the past year I paid %80 of my drug costs, giving my drug insurance a very nice profit.
Great information. Tripod?
It really is variable how people age. Many people are falling apart in their 40s, but others in their 70s who are still healthy and vibrant.
I really don't like stereotypes like that, based solely on age.
Lori and I feel it's important to live a life in passion and as we age we keep things interesting by participating in projects or activities with each other we have done this for over 32 years here's an example watch this video.
ruclips.net/video/PEHIucn_ES8/видео.html
Hi Jerry and Lori, Today I was at Plaza Chapala guessing a 4-5 Star Hotel in Chapala, open maybe 2 months, across the street from the Plaza. They said you would be welcomed to video for your channel.
Hi Kerri and Jerry. Thanks for the video. Thankful for ur knowledge! Always good to know if retiring in Mexico is doable. Makes me think if it is somewhere I could go being I am disabled. A big wish of mine. 🙂
Mary Lightfoot I Hope your wish comes true🤗
I like your shirt. Regarding the format of this video. I think this gives different points of view and takes you off the hotseat Keep the info coming. Will you do some other reiirement hotspots in the future. Se asia is heating up again. Penang is interesting for english speaker. Thanks again!
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Thanks Jerry and Kerri very good video
Glad you enjoyed it
AND VA WILL BRING YOU ANYWHERE WHERE THERE IS SERVICES IF YOU WANT THAT AND THEY WILL DO IT FREE
Jerry & Lori, great video! ♥️🙏🏼
Thanks so much!
I have medicare and medicaid. They pay my part B. So yes i am set, i think my drugs are only 1.00$ . But also the rents are nice in Ajijic for me. I only pay 500$ usd a month with huge gardens and my own pool.
Thank you for your comment
Elena, Medicare and Medicaid do not cover Americans overseas. Are you talking about Mexican National Health Care?
Jerry, Thank you for your effort but the motion of your camera is really bad.
@Chris D You're fascination with Lori has clouded your judgement. Lori is wonderful and they need a tripod for interviews.
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Csn you please brake down your fix and variable costs, thanks
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Extremely informative. I was wondering about what happens to expats that reach a certain age and need long term care and those that have acute health issues
Mexico offers great long-term care. Contact Kerri Moon directly for more information information is in the video part of the description. Look at that video one more time.
So from what Kerri hinted at it sounds like the Mexican government is making changes to the insurance that is available to Mexican citizens and expat residents, is that correct? We Canadians can get evacuated back to Canada with proper insurance but I think that returning residents to Canada have to be back in Canada for three months before your government health care kicks back in. Just something else to consider.
Jerry, you need to invest in a tripod for your videos, just some constructive criticism. Love your videos otherwise!
Hi Jerry & Lori, will be in Ajijic soon and taking the tour with Earl -- wondering if there is a place to get small canisters of Oxygen (Boost) in the town. It's for acclimating to altitude. Or, if anyone else knows, please pass along the info. I get terrible headaches, nausea the first five days -- that will pretty much ruin my trip. I appreciate any and all info from all of you! Thank you! PS - I'm not an invalid or sick or ......
There is a very inexpensive medication for Altitude Sickness. You take one tablet a day before ascending & one a day while there. Your Dr will know the name of the medication . . .
Great information but the constant movement of the camera is a very distracting. Maybe a tripod is needed? Not sure if someone else was holding the camera but it would help to have it stationary. Anyhow, the main point is that the information was very helpful but I was getting a bit seasick.
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How does it work In terms of your SS Income when you live out of the Country? Is it placed in an account out of the country?How does it work with also With your taxes - is your money tax free?
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Thanks Jerry
If he is retired from the airline company, I am pretty sure he has good insurance.
Retiree health insurance fo most companies isn't free though. You still would have to pay a monthly premium. They can range from the same subsidized amount you paid while working up to unsubsidized where you pay 100% the premium. My company allows retirees to continue with the company insurance but with no company subsidy. Which means almost $1000 a month. On the open market this type of insurance would cost almost $1600 a month.
Jerry, I thought you had said many times that $1,750 would be fine. Like Kerri says, you may not be able because of cost of medical. I believe it least one of my medicines would not be available. It is a controlled substance for anxiety disorder called Klonopin.
See Kerri latest video we made
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Maybe I'm naive because I've always been healthy. But I live in the u.s., my income is less than $1.200 a month Social Security, I only have Medicare and no supplemental insurance, everything I have is paid for including my house and car, I do have some savings but I hardly ever have to dip into it, and as I'm almost 80. If I get a major health problem I'm just going to go with it and die. Big deal. I don't see why people need to have so much money, all you do is scale your living to fit into your income.
You for your comment
I must be going blind, the video looks fine to me. People are really anal. It's not like we're on our way to see "Gone With The Wind" for $20 a person. For the complainers, send in a donation to help with the cost of filming these videos and equipment costs. Then you can stop whining.. Thanks for the info Jerry....
keep doing what you do is appreciated by all
Jerry and Lori Brown
Jerry I am a US veteran. Can I use the VA hospital in Mexico?
Unfortunately Mexico doesn't have any VA hospitals you would have to go back to the states.
@@JerryBrownTravels Thank You Sir.
Jerry, We visited Ajijic several years ago and are planning to come back this year for another visit. We watch you all the time and are subscribers.
I understand that your social security is deposited into a Schawb account then you use an ATM card, but my question is "how is rent actually paid?" Is it paid in cash or by other means? Are most rental properties handled by a local real estate management company or by individual owners or Mexican development companies? Any information you can provide is appreciated. Thanks.
When your money is safely in a bank in the United States or Canada and you need to pay your rent you just go to the ATM machine and withdraw the amount you need then you go pay the rental agent your rent in cash and they will give you a receipt. Some people set up with the rental agent automatically withdrawing it from their account.
I want to get certified to be an esl instructor. I'd like to live and work in mexico. I'm currently on SSDI (on $1040). Can I make it work Jerry & Lori?
I don't think it'll work because the time you pay rent let's say $300 a month that only gives you $740 a month for food utilities transportation and doctors. A more realistic number would be $1500 a month. If you have any medical issues you would be in a world of hurt financially.
@@JerryBrownTravels I live in subsidized housing and rent is $302. But, I am very unhappy w/my quality of life here. W/that said, I think I could live a better quality of life in Mexico if I could come up w/a viable way to supplement what I already. Your thoughts, Jerry and Lori?
@@JerryBrownTravels and, I do have medical conditions, too, Jerry. I still think the quality of life/slower paced lifestyle in Mexico would be less stressful on my health...maybe I'm being too naive....
Thx for this valuable info! I hate to complain, at all, but the camera was roving all over the place and making me dizzy!-- as well as very distracted, trying to listen to the info. being presented. I've never seen one of your videos done like that.
Perplexing how people got along with radio(Before films came to be). With an information video, you don't really need visuals. I can just listen to this video and get all the information I need. You "hate to complain", but you will....
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the hell is all this drama I'll just fly to Mexico for vacation for a few months
Level the camera.
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I don't get it ! How come you can't live on $1750 US.Go in Puerto Penasco (Rockie Points) Mexico.You can get apartmentts between $250 to $ 400 per mth.everything included 3-4 blocks from the ocean.2 people do not spend more $20/day for food at restaurant That's under US 1K/mth. USA is just 56 mille away.If you need an operation you will go to USA.If you want to go to mexican emergency, between $50-100.with better services then USA.
We're just reporting the cost of living here in the Golden Zona Mexico. Second largest Expat community in Mexico of course it's more expensive.
Not being rude but I could retire in Arizona for 1,700... that's a lot of money
Rude you're very smart that's the best place for you,
You can't compare Arizona with Ajijic! Arizona is more like Sonora, Chihuahua or Nuevo Leon, you can live with much less in those states!
Stay away from American brands even on medication. My combined usa med in one tablets is over ten times more than buying the two ingredients separate from Mexican or other manufacturers. And the alternative medicines here literally changed my life. Professionals in that field are plentiful.
Jan we really appreciate when people take the time and make a comment Lori I want to thank you.
If she my nurse I'm moving
IS THIS Really Puerto Vallarta
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I don’t get this video. Maybe you should be saying “ you can’t live in Ajijic on $1700”, because there are young digital nomad couples making RUclips videos saying they live on less than $1700 a month in Guadalajara and Merida. I understand that they are young, so there medical needs would be less. But these couples eat out constantly and buy alcohol, etc.
Something doesn’t add up.
Maybe people go to Ajijic and get caught up in keeping up with the Joneses the same as in the US and Canada. Chapala and jocotepec are much less expensive. Stay away as much as you can from imported products (US brands) and I believe it’s more than doable.
Majority of the people living here at Lakeside or Senior citizens so their lifestyle needs are different. When we came down here because there's $1050 a month for everything today it has gone up significantly that's why we made this video to give people a more realistic retirement lifestyle. A lot of the digital nomads are just hanging around but not really planning on living here the rest of their lives.