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    Newcomer Foreign Credit Card purchases at MEP rate?

    I made a Visa purchase at 6 P.M. and was charged at a rate of 1037 pesos per dollar. I gave it a shot just to test it out. If my calculations are correct, this rate is better than Western Union, where the cueva rate is 980 pesos for 1000 dollars.
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    Is the Expat party in Buenos Aires coming to an end?

    Maybe but I only get $1,800 per month which would be reduced by the cost that I would need to pay for Medicaid. And besides even with those benefits, things would always be super tight! You would always be worrying. At least I know I would be. I'm barely getting by even in Buenos Aires. I've...
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    Newcomer Foreign Credit Card purchases at MEP rate?

    My pick is Capital One. No foreign transaction fees. I don't pay a transaction fee when making purchases outside of the USA.
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    Education Comparing US and BA schools

    Maybe this crowd is too old for you.........good luck
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    Medical Medicare Coverage outside the U.S.

    I thought I knew something about medicare coverage....I just found out I aint so smart. https://retiree.uhc.com/content/dam/retiree/pdf/compassrose/Compass-Rose-Foreign-Travel-Brochure.pdf I am just starting my study of this policy so I don't claim to be an expert. I will learn about it and...
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    Apartment Rental Finding a great 3 month Rental Apartment

    Airbnb has allowed those of us on more limited budgets to enjoy world travel. Sometimes staying for a month and sometimes much longer. So I say leave it alone, Airbnb, and let's keep moving! Like Reply
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    Apartment Rental 2 or 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Apt wanted longer term

    I want a furnished 2 or 3 bdrm apt 2 baths .......2 adults & 1 two year old......longer term.....furnished.....$1500 Paid in pesos at the current conversion rate or in dollars in the U.S. ( a part may be paid in U.S. dollars here in Arg)
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