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    Cash/effectivo, credit card, mercado pago 2026

    What was required to apply for #4, 5 & 6?
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    Housekeeper pay

    I’ve heard 8-9k hour
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    How's everyone hanging in there with the cost of living these days?

    https://www.investopedia.com/5-south-american-spots-perfect-for-an-affordable-retirement-lifestyl-11899079 Spoiler: Salta is on the list Any expats there to confirm?
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    Anything new with IRS stuff?

    Likely automatic mail from the bank. They’re not figuring out if you need to file or not From Google: When You Likely Need to File (and Pay Tax on Benefits) Your benefits become taxable if your combined income exceeds these base amounts: Single, Head of Household, Qualifying Widow(er): Over...
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    Getting a non-VOIP US phone number from Tello for 2FA

    I did activate mine in US
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    Getting a non-VOIP US phone number from Tello for 2FA

    Tello SIM alone in Argentina doesn’t work. Tello uses T-mobile network in US to be a standalone option. Off that network (outside of US) it needs a data connection to work- either on WiFi or in conjunction a local SIM on a dual-Sim phone. I use Claro physical sim and Tello e-Sim on iPhone 13...
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    What hardware store has everything/harder to find stuff?

    They actually have a good online catalogue https://www.herrajesdiagonal.com.ar/categoria-producto/perchas-y-tensores/tensores/
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    Cash or credit?

    Any work around to use US credit card to pay local utilities onlne here? Tried virtual number via privacy.com but get Unrecognized card error.
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    Charles Schwab - need information

    No problems after 15 years with them
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    Native english nanny needed

    Wanted to bump this up and hear if anyone had any good recommendations or how they found a nanny.
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    Tren mitre

    Any idea why train mitre is blowing its horn repeatedly at night the last few nights? I’m by olivos and it woke us up every 30 minutes several times last night and it’s started again tonight. Last night it laid in the horn like a car was blocking the crossing but several different times
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    Need US phone number

    Just rec'd the note that Skype will be shut down soon and need an alternate Ideal Port my skype US number to new service Able to call 1-800 numbers in US Receive text msg from US including bank and login authentication Anyone in the same boat or have good advice? @Ceviche says Magic Jack -...
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    She asked him for a favor, and he ended up in Devoto

    Wow, interesting story
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    Foreign diploma recognition

    Julia When I first arrived here, I expected quick responses to online forms or emails, similar to that in the US. Found out you have to physically go to places and stand in line and often protest until done listen to get things done. Frustrating but it’s the best way to ensure it’s getting...
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    Foreign credit cards purchases at MEP rate

    I don’t believe AMEX uses MEP. A few weeks back I couldn’t get burquebus to accept my US visa so I tried US Amex. Went thru but the rate was like 930, the official rate. Not great and won’t do that again.
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    Using your Argentina credit card while traveling outside Argentina

    Used US vida card Rate was 1,350 which is about the MEP
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    Using your Argentina credit card while traveling outside Argentina

    Any more recent experiences booking on Aerolineas with a US credit card? Earlier posts mention they somehow charge you in USD at the official rate, note the MEP rate. Is this still the case?
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    Apartment purchase cost?

    Getting the USD into the country adds a bit to the cost, maybe lots to the stress
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    My divorce lawyer says i have to pay my wife's divorce lawyer $6000

    Years ago when I first arrived, was trying to park in Las Carnitas (anyone rem The Office restaurant?) And a trapito told me to give him the keys, he'd move the car if there was a problem...
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    My divorce lawyer says i have to pay my wife's divorce lawyer $6000

    That made me laugh, thanks
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