Dec 18 2019
We always get lots of responses and questions from readers, both newsletter subscribers and on Facebook. Hi Gloria, I will be leaving Costa Rica July 22nd with a scheduled return on November 15th. How does this affect my CAJA payment? Charles Hi Charles, Thanks for getting in touch. You have two options as far as …
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Apr 26 2019
We always get lots of responses and questions from readers, both newsletter subscribers and on Facebook. Hi Gloria, I was wondering if you have or use a stateside PO box or address? I was thinking about when the banks send new cards. I’ve seen some advice for those moving to get a PO box or …
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Apr 11 2019
We always get lots of responses and questions from readers, both newsletter subscribers and on Facebook. “Can I utilize ATM cards in Costa Rica? If I apply for resident status do I have to have my SS checks deposited in Costa Rica bank? Daniel W. I thought that Daniel’s simple question required a more complicated …
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Apr 19 2018
We always get lots of responses and questions from readers, both newsletter subscribers and on Facebook. “Hi Gloria and Paul, Just wanted to let you know how much I appreciated having one of your personalized tours around San Ramon and area. It was so interesting to meet all of those expat contacts of yours, many …
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Dec 26 2017
We always get lots of responses and questions from readers, both newsletter subscribers and on Facebook. After reading our August Cost of Living report, Nancy contacted us with the following question: Hi Paul and Gloria, We certainly enjoy reading your monthly newsletter. However, it brought to mind a question that we have been wondering about. …
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Oct 22 2017
We always get lots of responses and questions from readers, both newsletter subscribers and on Facebook. Folks particularly commented on the end of life articles in our last newsletter. Bob B. wrote, Gloria, I wanted to thank you very much for addressing the ‘end of life’ information this month. I lost my wife of 48 …
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Jun 03 2017
We always get lots of responses and questions from readers, both newsletter subscribers and on Facebook. This month’s questions dealt with Medicare (U.S. citizens) and health insurance. Mark N. wrote, I notice in your budget and in other representative budgets on your web site (the woman living for ~ $1200 per month) there is no …
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May 29 2017
We always get lots of responses and questions from readers, both newsletter subscribers and on Facebook. Lately we’ve had a couple of readers ask about how we track our expenses. Les M. writes: Hi Gloria and Paul! We’ve never met but I’ve enjoyed your postings for quite awhile. I’ve been in Costa Rica since December …
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Apr 17 2017
In the Mailbag We always get lots of responses and questions from readers, both newsletter subscribers and on Facebook. Today, we wanted to share with you some recent feedback we have received from tour clients: Hi Gloria, This is a very overdue THANK YOU for our Healthcare Tour last month. It’s hard to believe we’ve …
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Apr 04 2017
We always get lots of responses and questions from readers, both newsletter subscribers and on Facebook. After she read our January 2017 Costa Rica Cost of Living report, a reader wrote us this question about our Vonage bill: Hola Gloria & Paul, Am reading with much interest your move to town. Can imagine getting used to …
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