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    Comical reading BAexpats.org Threads!

    I am the one that suggested to @earlyretirement to lock the thread about Igor. There are so many important economic and political things that are serious that are going on in Argentina. Many of my local friends are scared of the unknown and people are wasting time debating this. I have been...
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    Medical Medicare Coverage outside the U.S.

    @Chris check out Hospital Italiano. A member of this forum said he inquired about his father. https://www.expatsba.com/threads/is-the-expat-party-in-buenos-aires-coming-to-an-end.40/page-7#post-1658
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    Economy New York Times - Paul Krugman: Why dollarization is a fantasy

    @Che Vos I think this is enough of you talking like this about the cubierto. Many people don't like paying these including me. It sounds like the OP is new and doesn't know you can tell the restaurant you don't want it and don't have to pay. We were all new to BA at one point. I enjoy some...
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    Western Union

    FYI. Western Union was 923 today when I sent myself funds.
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    Western Union

    Western Union rate today was over 900 pesos to $1 USD. FYI.
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    Western Union

    Today I sent myself funds with Western Union and I got 885 pesos to $1 USD.
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    Newcomer Is the $10,000 US dollar maximum cash limit on Entry to Argentina per person or family?

    This is such horrible and WRONG advice. I have read some of your posts on the other forum and you always post incorrect and horrible advice. Are you the same guy that said having the Charles Schwab account was a bad idea and Capital One was better? LOL. You post the worst advice! You do NOT...
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    Western Union

    Today in the afternoon I got a quote to send myself a Western Union and the rate was 940 pesos to $1USD. Visa was giving 945 to $1USD. Why would anyone use Western Union for most things. Yes I know if they have to pay rent or something but why would you not use credit cards whenever you can...
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    Real Estate Sales Apartment Purchase cost?

    Nah it’s not difficult at all. Just adds about 2.5% to the price but you can easily have a broker buy bonds and then give you the US dollars. It’s quick and easy.
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