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I initiated a transfer from my Massachusetts credit union account to the seller's New Jersey bank account a couple of days before closing at the offices of my escribano, when the seller confirmed receipt of my transfer. She was selling the apartment that I had rented from her mother for three...

I have come to the conclusion that the bus drivers have no idea of the distance each passenger is traveling, so they charge a higher tariff when a passenger doesn't question or disagree. I suggest checking the distance online and then advising the driver who will disagree and try to convince...

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I admit that my middle name is frugal. I learned early from my dad, so it is a lifelong habit controlling how much and on what I spend. I couldn't believe the prices for shoes and clothing in the shops on Avenida Santa Fe in Recoleta. My favorite resale shop in that area has what I need for a...

This is the time of year when tango dancers get away from winter and come to enjoy the summer in BA. A friend who lives on the south coast of England and just arrived this week for six months, his second visit this year. And a woman from British Columbia, Canada, surprised me at a concert...

I prefer living on less than $500/month in BA versus living on the streets of Chicago.

Big Food is in business for one reason -- to make lots of money. Everything they produce is processed and full of too much salt, sugar, or oil. They don't care about people getting sick from food. Is it any wonder that chronic disease is so high in the US and obesity is now common in...

I will share my experience receiving a new VISA debit card over the past 25 years in BA without any problems or delay. The credit union mails the new card to me in a blank envelope more than a month before the expiration date. In order to use the card, I have to call an 800 phone number and...

I received confirmation from Lake County, Illinois, that my ballot was received. I mailed it on Sept 24th with Correo Argentina, and it was received on Oct 21 in a sealed envelope.

For example, you agree to buy a property in BA for an agreed upon price. The owner then asks you to reduce the sale price in your property title. The owner pays taxes on the sale at the stated price in the legal documents. Then 15 years later, you decide to sell the property. Obviously, the...

Our last three administrators did not list unpaid bills on the monthly liquidations. Our current one is an accountant and provides full disclosure on all our debts. The consorcio has enormous debt that was not disclosed to the new owners. Several of the units have not paid their monthly...

Your comment makes the post all worthwhile. Discuss the topic with your escribano who will be in charge of preparing the property title. Of course, the actual sale price should be stated correctly in the property title. If they want to have the price documented as $130K, then that is the...

I rented a unit for three years before the owner decided to sell it. I decided to buy the unit in 2005. I went into the process blind. I obtained a CDI and transferred payment from my US bank to hers. She asked if she could reduce the purchase price represented in the title. I had no...

Do it yourself at home. Buy rubber gloves, mild liquid detergent, alcohol vinegar for rinsing and some clothes pins. Hang the clothes in the shower or out on the patio or balcony in the afternoon sun that dries them quickly for free. Water is more expensive these days. I take only sheets and...

You won't know if you will be comfortable in an apartment until you give it a try for a few months. Don't be in a rush to pay for a year's stay in advance. The neighbors might drive you crazy, etc. and you will be stuck with it. Temporary rentals usually charge in dollars and all expenses...

I spotted Heinz pickle relish today at Club Saludable on Av. Callao and Cordoba for $11,000+ for a 12 oz jar, right next to the Heinz ketchup.

Why not simplify your life by using an Uber and eliminate the expense for gasoline and parking? Rush hour traffic looks like parking lots.

I mailed my ballot only two days after receiving it. It seems that they are discouraging us from voting, as if it's a waste of time. How could anyone return a ballot earlier?

Today's email from the US Embassy regarding voting indicates that I wasted my time and money voting, but I still have hope that mine will be counted. Returning your ballot by international mail. If using Correo Argentino's postal system, be sure to include sufficient international postage, and...