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Mongo9421
American expat in Ecuador
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3 posts
About me
American
Lives in Cotacachi
Registration: 13 January 2015
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![Julien Julien](/images/avatars/default/man5.png)
New members of the Ecuador forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Ecuador forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
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I'm 72, been living here in Cotacachi for about 5 years and there is really nowhere else in Ecuador I would want to live, and certainly nowhere else in this great world. Read More
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Changes in US policies on Expats Earning Abroad by Susan F.
I've been hearing about many changes that the US is placing on foreign banks who handle US expats's accounts. I am in the process of considering retirement in Ecuador. My money would come from a small trust and my Social Security income. ...
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Why not leave money in a US account separate from your Social Security acct and wire $ or have bank or friend send checks? Read More
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Best place to live in Ecuador... by Bazseville
Hi Guys, How's it going? I lived in Ecuador a while back as a TEFL teacher. I lived and worked in Quito. I had a few run ins with the locals but in general I had a great time. What do you guys think is the best place to live in ...
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I prefer the mountains and smaller towns. Cotacachi is perfect for me, normally 48 degrees in the morning and usually around 75 in the day with light to moderate clouds and very low humidity. I wear jeans and a sweatshirt all year. Population ... Read More