 By Yann Kostic from the July 2014 Edition In today’s challenging economy, many people who aren’t yet of retirement age may want to withdraw money from their Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs.) It’s generally a good idea to keep your IRA assets untouched until you can withdraw them penalty-free at age 59½, but if you need to make an exception, […]
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 By Yann Kostic from the July 2014 Edition Well, let’s start at the beginning: if you are a U.S. citizen (or a green card holder) and have more than US$10.000 in foreign financial accounts at any time during the year, you must file an FBAR (Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts Report). The reporting of foreign financial accounts for […]
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In this issue: Manzanillo Sun Address the US Banking Laws Mexican Banks – Yann Kostic Entertainment At the Movies – The Edge of Tomorrow General Interest Magnificent flow and Ebb of English Language – Kirby Vickery Pap, Bubble & Virtue – Tommy Clarkson Quandary and Questions of Iraq – Tommy Clarkson Senior Discounts Can you […]
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By Manzanillo Sun Writer from the June 2014 Edition Most Americans consider 65 the traditional age to take Social Security benefits, but there are other options. You can take them early, at age 62, or late, up to age 70. If you start collecting Social Security benefits in the first year of eligibility at 62 you’ll receive […]
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In this issue: Letters to the Editor Nature Planting Roots – Cycad – Tommy Clarkson Red Tide – Suzanne A. Marshall Living in Mexico Cinco De Mayo – Kirby Vickery Traveling the “Wright Way: Part II” – Mark Wright Living in Manzanillo Shopping Translations – Freda Vickery Herbs & Spices General Interest A night at […]
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In this issue: Nature Mexican Milkweed – Tommy Clarkson Spider Flower – Tommy Clarkson Living in Mexico Aztec Infringement – Kirby Vickery Traveling the “Wright Way” – Mark Wright Travel in Style – Suzanne A. Marshall Speak to me – Freda Vickery Living in Manzanillo Letter from the Editor Mujeres Amigas Newsletter – Elaine Parker […]
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By Yann Kostic  from the April 2014 Edition Most of us who are middle-aged or older have competing demands on our financial resources: our children, our aging parents, and ourselves. How do we handle it all? Pay yourself first: Start with yourself. Using your retirement funds to cover current expenses can threaten your financial security. So make a […]
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In this issue: Nature Philodendons – Tommy Clarkson Begonia – Tommy Clarkson Living in Mexico Ancient Aztec Mythology – Kirby Vickery Aztec Calendar Celebration Living in Manzanillo Orchids Visit – Suzanne A. Marshall Manzanillo Calendar – Glenna Palidwor Walmart in Mexico – Tommy Clarkson Mujeres Amigas Newsletter – Elaine Parker General Information Bringing a Mexican […]
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By Yann Kostic from the March 2014 Edition Your will is one way to plan for the distribution of your assets on your death. But it’s only one tool in your estate planning kit, and many people establish a revocable living trust as well as a will. A revocable living trust establishes a legal entity with the […]
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In this issue: Manzanillo Calendar – Glenna Palidwor Nature Fire Flash – Tommy Clarkson Manzanillo Countryside – Suzanne A. Marshall Almond Tree – Tommy Clarkson Living in Manzanillo Manzanillo Chose Me – Freda Vickery Freda Rumford Vickery – Darcy Reed History Aztec Mythology – Kirby Vickery General Interest Night at the Movies – Suzanne A. […]
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