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    Economy Do I need to think about inflation even if I live with USD from overseas rental income

    If I live in buenos aires or other cities,I will try to live with USD and I exchange ARS one time in few days. I will get rental income and it is foreign currency(maybe USD). need I still worry about inflation a lot? And Does shop allow to pay USD?
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    Real Estate Sales How has the high end luxury property market been affected by Black Monday?

    What % discount can one get over existing asking prices? Could there be another great long term buy opportunity similar to 2001 crash? I made so much money buying properties after the 2001 crash! However, I am currently living in my villa in Saint Tropez these days and I don't have my finger on...
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    Economy Stock market collapse

    I've never you to be anything other than a Henny Penny.
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    Banking US credit card not accepted anymore

    I'm back with news on the US Credit Cards. I contacted my Chase cc company three times. The first one, I called from a landline. After dialing the toll-free cc number, Telefónica Argentina informed me that the number I dialed was not reachable at this time (!!!!). I tried again from my husband's...
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    Banking US credit card not accepted anymore

    Hello friends, I've been here with my husband now since May of this year, and suddenly, our Chase credit cards are no longer accepted in two chains of supermarkets. Any idea why is that, or can anyone suggest what can be done to solve this problem? Thank you all!!!
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    For Sale Shipping items from Argentina to UK

    I'm planning on sending a few things back to UK that I can't fit on the flight when i move.. things like surfboards, musical instruments.. does anyone know a shipping company that will send large objects like this from Buenos Aires to Europe? I'm happy if they're sent by sea in order to keep...
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    Newcomer Is Romance dead in Buenos Aires?

    Honestly I think with the intense amount of stress and worries most argentines have about what’s going on with the economy, it puts a damper on romance and just general buena ‘onda’
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    Apartment Rental Long term rentals in Bariloche?

    The typical lease duration for residents spans two years, often featuring a break clause in the middle. If you possess a permanent or temporary residence visa, your ability to rent property aligns with local practices, freeing you from the constraints of high-priced temporary rentals...
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    Newcomer My wife (Argentinian) claims you can live "well" on $1500 a month in Argentina. True?

    the $1500 is not even enough to cover a monthly rent for a 2 bedroom apartment in a decent barrio, unless you luck out by some miracle. The rest depends on the lifestyle you want to have - car / no car, buses / taxis, eating out / cooking at home, private school / public school, etc etc etc. 3...
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    Economy It's Too Expensive Here!

    I bought an apartment here in Cadiz in 2001. If you have any questions PM me.
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    Banking Everything About Sending Money Out Of Argentina

    This was posted on a different thread recently by earlyretirement: "I recently sold an apartment and I was surprised that you can even wire funds OUT of your US dollar account in Argentina to your USA account. I simply had to give them a certified copy of my escritura, deposited the funds and...
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