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Janet Blaser

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Janet Blaser is a writer who has lived in Mazatlán, Mexico since 2006. A former journalist in California, her work now focuses on expat living. Janet's first book, "Why We Left: An Anthology of American Women Expats" is an Amazon bestseller. Follow Janet on Instagram and Facebook.

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U.S. retiree in Mexico: I could've earned 4 months' rent with an eclipse side hustle—why I didn't

Janet Blaser, ContributorApril 4, 2024

I’ve been retired in Mexico for 6 years—a luxury that 'presents a new, unexpected set of challenges'

Janet Blaser, ContributorMarch 28, 2024

67-year-old American 'happily retired' in Mexico: I'm so relieved I did these 3 things in my 20s and 30s

Janet Blaser, ContributorJanuary 20, 2024

67-year-old American living in Mexico: I’m happily retired—but I regret doing these 3 things in my 20s

Janet Blaser, ContributorNovember 30, 2023

A 67-year-old American shares what retirement is 'really' like—with 'no work and all that free time'

Janet Blaser, ContributorMarch 30, 2023

These Americans all left the U.S. for Mexico: How they found their 'perfect location' and made it happen

Janet Blaser, ContributorJuly 2, 2022

66-year-old retiree who left the U.S. for Mexico: 'Here's what you can buy here for $5 or less'

Janet Blaser, ContributorFebruary 5, 2022

These 7 expats left the U.S. to start a new life — here's how they earn an income overseas

Janet Blaser, ContributorDecember 18, 2021

This 65-year-old retiree lives in Mexico on $1,500/month—here's why she's never moving back to the U.S.

Janet Blaser, ContributorOctober 20, 2021

This 65-year-old retiree just moved to a $420 per month apartment in Mexico by the beach — take a look

Janet Blaser, ContributorAugust 7, 2021

This 65-year-old retiree left the U.S. for Mexico: 'I spend $160 a month on eating out and shopping'

Janet Blaser, ContributorJuly 1, 2021

64-year-old retiree who left the U.S. for Mexico: 7 downsides of living in a beach town for $1,200/month

Janet Blaser, ContributorApril 6, 2021