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Retiring abroad
No, not divorcing your wife.
Looking at possibly moving from US in the next 8-10yrs.
Looking at some locations, seems you can live like a king in some places for a small portion of the cost it takes to retire in the US.
Anyone else looked into this and if so, what are your thoughts?
Panama, Costa Rica, Bulgaria, Malaysia etc….
Looking at possibly moving from US in the next 8-10yrs.
Looking at some locations, seems you can live like a king in some places for a small portion of the cost it takes to retire in the US.
Anyone else looked into this and if so, what are your thoughts?
Panama, Costa Rica, Bulgaria, Malaysia etc….
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Re: Retiring abroad
It is where my head is, but I have not begun researching. So, I am interested, too. We live in Ohio but want moderate weather year-round, minimizing life, close proximity to sand and surf preferred, and a lot of sun. Aruba was on our list back in the early 2000s. Returned in 2022, and we took it off the list. It isn't inexpensive now. I would be interested in LATAM countries where you don't often find heads in duffle bags or government coups.VinnieVincentsVag wrote: ↑Fri May 10, 2024 12:12 pm No, not divorcing your wife.
Looking at possibly moving from US in the next 8-10yrs.
Looking at some locations, seems you can live like a king in some places for a small portion of the cost it takes to retire in the US.
Anyone else looked into this and if so, what are your thoughts?
Panama, Costa Rica, Bulgaria, Malaysia etc….
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Re: Retiring abroad
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Re: Retiring abroad
I wanted Baywatch-Motley life
Everyday is retirement
I look at USA map and just laugh that people want live in 90% of it
Like the “good life “ in Ohio
google Crystal Cove CA vs stupid life Ohio
Those 4 countries I probably got wrong on a map test in 4th grade sounds like pure hell..bye
Everyday is retirement
I look at USA map and just laugh that people want live in 90% of it
Like the “good life “ in Ohio
google Crystal Cove CA vs stupid life Ohio
Those 4 countries I probably got wrong on a map test in 4th grade sounds like pure hell..bye
Jani Lane and Bret Michaels should form a band called "Nelson II"
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I've concluded, based on years of trying to read LA's posts, he/she/they have a touch of the 'tism.
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Lived in Cincinnati area for 40+ yrs.TooOldToCare wrote: ↑Fri May 10, 2024 12:28 pmIt is where my head is, but I have not begun researching. So, I am interested, too. We live in Ohio but want moderate weather year-round, minimizing life, close proximity to sand and surf preferred, and a lot of sun. Aruba was on our list back in the early 2000s. Returned in 2022, and we took it off the list. It isn't inexpensive now. I would be interested in LATAM countries where you don't often find heads in duffle bags or government coups.VinnieVincentsVag wrote: ↑Fri May 10, 2024 12:12 pm No, not divorcing your wife.
Looking at possibly moving from US in the next 8-10yrs.
Looking at some locations, seems you can live like a king in some places for a small portion of the cost it takes to retire in the US.
Anyone else looked into this and if so, what are your thoughts?
Panama, Costa Rica, Bulgaria, Malaysia etc….
Was pretty glad to leave.
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Re: Retiring abroad
You started watching that video huey sent on that other threadVinnieVincentsVag wrote: ↑Fri May 10, 2024 12:12 pm No, not divorcing your wife.
Looking at possibly moving from US in the next 8-10yrs.
Looking at some locations, seems you can live like a king in some places for a small portion of the cost it takes to retire in the US.
Anyone else looked into this and if so, what are your thoughts?
Panama, Costa Rica, Bulgaria, Malaysia etc….
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Re: Retiring abroad
Not yet.pieceofme wrote: ↑Fri May 10, 2024 7:49 pmYou started watching that video huey sent on that other threadVinnieVincentsVag wrote: ↑Fri May 10, 2024 12:12 pm No, not divorcing your wife.
Looking at possibly moving from US in the next 8-10yrs.
Looking at some locations, seems you can live like a king in some places for a small portion of the cost it takes to retire in the US.
Anyone else looked into this and if so, what are your thoughts?
Panama, Costa Rica, Bulgaria, Malaysia etc….
My wife and I have been kicking around the idea for a while now.
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Re: Retiring abroad
Have you considered Bolivia? Chad? Greenland?
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40 years of hell in WKRP
I wouldn’t even want to fly over Cincinnati
40 years someday I’m going live in Bulgaria
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Sent from my i foneLAglamrocker wrote: ↑Fri May 10, 2024 5:00 pm I wanted Baywatch-Motley life
Everyday is retirement
I look at USA map and just laugh that people want live in 90% of it
Like the “good life “ in Ohio
google Crystal Cove CA vs stupid life Ohio
Those 4 countries I probably got wrong on a map test in 4th grade sounds like pure hell..bye
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I hear costa rica is no longer cheap. Tons of others had that same idea.
My uncle moved to Panama with his wife around the time Obama got elected because he "didnt like the way the country was headed" I think they felt pretty isolated and moved back after i wanna say 7 years or so.
My uncle moved to Panama with his wife around the time Obama got elected because he "didnt like the way the country was headed" I think they felt pretty isolated and moved back after i wanna say 7 years or so.
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Re: Retiring abroad
Give it another 15 years and they'll be clear as day...TooOldToCare wrote: ↑Fri May 10, 2024 5:05 pm I've concluded, based on years of trying to read LA's posts, he/she/they have a touch of the 'tism.
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I’m finding lots of good YT videos on the subject.HueyRamone wrote: ↑Sat May 11, 2024 3:18 pm I hear costa rica is no longer cheap. Tons of others had that same idea.
My uncle moved to Panama with his wife around the time Obama got elected because he "didnt like the way the country was headed" I think they felt pretty isolated and moved back after i wanna say 7 years or so.
I also search for negatives about moving to the areas as well.
Recently watched one on Panama, both positive and negative.
Lots of negatives about Panama.
Would definitely need to vacation somewhere first before blindly moving there.
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You are going be around 70 with the wife when you move..live the dream! Perfect time to move to another country
Hey look Ecuador looks awesome on Facebook!!! Let’s move now! Don’t wait!
Maybe you should vacation in Youngstown first before making this BIG life choice
Always amazing to me some peoples lives actually suck
Hey look Ecuador looks awesome on Facebook!!! Let’s move now! Don’t wait!
Maybe you should vacation in Youngstown first before making this BIG life choice
Always amazing to me some peoples lives actually suck
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Re: Retiring abroad
I suggest investing in 3-4 Airbnb's in various places that you can then bounce around from. Summers Costa Rica, Winters in Thailand, etc....You can totally turn some fixer uppers around.
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Re: Retiring abroad
Completely by accident, I wound up discovering that Belize is a great place for expat retirees. A modest retirement income will have you living like royalty as it stands right now. Seriously considering it but it will depend upon where my kids are at that point in life.
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I despise this trend of old White Americans moving to foreign countries with no interest in the country beside the cheapness and it having beaches. You're white-washing the planet, giving zero fucks about the cultures, the languages, or the ways of life, and are driving up the costs of everything so that the locals can't afford to live in their own communities, anymore.
I totally get where you're coming from and don't blame you for wanting to live more cheaply. I have absolutely considered it, too. I've just travelled way too much and have seen too much of the downsides of it.
Also, 100,000% fuck the term "expat." You're an immigrant. If all of the people coming to this country aren't expats, then you aren't, either.
I totally get where you're coming from and don't blame you for wanting to live more cheaply. I have absolutely considered it, too. I've just travelled way too much and have seen too much of the downsides of it.
Also, 100,000% fuck the term "expat." You're an immigrant. If all of the people coming to this country aren't expats, then you aren't, either.
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I've thought about this too. I have this fantasy that our house will reach a million bucks, we'll cash out, then live out our final years in a nice little apartment on a coast somewhere.
The problem is ... the secret's out on all the expat destinations people talk about (Belize, Costa Rica, etc.), so the "deals" are gone and will only get worse in the years ahead. We vacationed in Puerto Vallarta last year and could see getting a place there. There's a big gay community that will continue to spruce up neighborhoods. Ubers, food, and good tequila are all cheap.
An easy way to research this stuff: Watch the international editions of House Hunters on HGTV. My wife had it on last night and somebody was browsing apartments in the $450 range in Laos or Cambodia. Can't remember which one, but it looked interesting.
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I disagree, personally. And, I don't like the term expat either.Mojo wrote: ↑Sun May 12, 2024 5:52 am I despise this trend of old White Americans moving to foreign countries with no interest in the country beside the cheapness and it having beaches. You're white-washing the planet, giving zero fucks about the cultures, the languages, or the ways of life, and are driving up the costs of everything so that the locals can't afford to live in their own communities, anymore.
I totally get where you're coming from and don't blame you for wanting to live more cheaply. I have absolutely considered it, too. I've just travelled way too much and have seen too much of the downsides of it.
Also, 100,000% fuck the term "expat." You're an immigrant. If all of the people coming to this country aren't expats, then you aren't, either.
Yes, the beaches and sunshine are attractive characteristics for me, but I love the cultures. I've been slooooowly learning Spanish (mainly because our IT partners are LATAM-based (Mexico and South America). I've been to both for work and pleasure. I love the history of these "ancient" cultures and countries. The amount of calm, quiet, and simplicity are good for my mental health. Cost of living and oceans are in the background, while climate is in the foreground. In my 57 years, I spent 10 in Florida and the rest in Ohio (the nation's armpit). I friggin hate winter, gray skies, and tor-fucking-nados. Whatever we do, it won't be done lightly. Pros and cons to everything. For example, if I wind up needing major healthcare in my twilight years, I want good healthcare, whether in a foreign land or returning to the US. As someone said, family will play a part in our actions. We have a granddaughter now. I'd love to be able to have family come and stay wherever we are, but that is often easier said.
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I bet they also have a good Ladyboi population, for those that indulge.Mister Freeze wrote: ↑Sun May 12, 2024 7:44 am An easy way to research this stuff: Watch the international editions of House Hunters on HGTV. My wife had it on last night and somebody was browsing apartments in the $450 range in Laos or Cambodia. Can't remember which one, but it looked interesting. [/size]
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"Expat" and "immigrant" aren't the same thing.
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Fuck this pedantry. If you're planning to live there, you're an immigrant.
https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20 ... d-an-expat
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Danzig in the Dark wrote: ↑Sun May 12, 2024 9:22 am
Fuck this pedantry. If you're planning to live there, you're an immigrant.
https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20 ... d-an-expat
Not sure what your "church" reference is about, but feel free to reframe things as you like in your own imagination.
Expat refers to a more temporary situation, usually work-related. I was an expat twice when my dad's job took us overseas to Southeast Asia. Were we immigrants? No. We weren't trying to become citizens or permanent residents.
We had family friends in the same line of work who moved every few years. They didn't say "We immigrated to Japan. Then two years later, we immigrated to the Philippines. And now we're immigrating to Hong Kong."
Because that would sound stupid.
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You’re using half-assed semantics. People who retire in foreign countries, intending to live there for the rest of their lives call themselves expats. There are entire communities who label themselves as such. You may not use that term, but it’s the term these groups use.Mister Freeze wrote: ↑Sun May 12, 2024 10:01 am We weren't trying to become citizens or permanent residents.
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I disagree, personally. And, I don't like the term expat either.TooOldToCare wrote: ↑Sun May 12, 2024 8:04 am [quote=Mojo post_id=7776906 time=<a href="tel:1715521958">1715521958</a> user_id=93646]
I despise this trend of old White Americans moving to foreign countries with no interest in the country beside the cheapness and it having beaches. You're white-washing the planet, giving zero fucks about the cultures, the languages, or the ways of life, and are driving up the costs of everything so that the locals can't afford to live in their own communities, anymore.
I totally get where you're coming from and don't blame you for wanting to live more cheaply. I have absolutely considered it, too. I've just travelled way too much and have seen too much of the downsides of it.
Also, 100,000% fuck the term "expat." You're an immigrant. If all of the people coming to this country aren't expats, then you aren't, either.
Yes, the beaches and sunshine are attractive characteristics for me, but I love the cultures. I've been slooooowly learning Spanish (mainly because our IT partners are LATAM-based (Mexico and South America). I've been to both for work and pleasure. I love the history of these "ancient" cultures and countries. The amount of calm, quiet, and simplicity are good for my mental health. Cost of living and oceans are in the background, while climate is in the foreground. In my 57 years, I spent 10 in Florida and the rest in Ohio (the nation's armpit). I friggin hate winter, gray skies, and tor-fucking-nados. Whatever we do, it won't be done lightly. Pros and cons to everything. For example, if I wind up needing major healthcare in my twilight years, I want good healthcare, whether in a foreign land or returning to the US. As someone said, family will play a part in our actions. We have a granddaughter now. I'd love to be able to have family come and stay wherever we are, but that is often easier said.
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That’s really great that you are interested in these cultures and languages. You are the minority. I’ve spent way too much time with friends in popular “expat” areas like Ensenada and Rosarito that are full of people who don’t.
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It would be a shame if you sounded fucking stupid.Mister Freeze wrote: ↑Sun May 12, 2024 10:01 amDanzig in the Dark wrote: ↑Sun May 12, 2024 9:22 am
Fuck this pedantry. If you're planning to live there, you're an immigrant.
https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20 ... d-an-expat
Not sure what your "church" reference is about, but feel free to reframe things as you like in your own imagination.
Expat refers to a more temporary situation, usually work-related. I was an expat twice when my dad's job took us overseas to Southeast Asia. Were we immigrants? No. We weren't trying to become citizens or permanent residents.
We had family friends in the same line of work who moved every few years. They didn't say "We immigrated to Japan. Then two years later, we immigrated to the Philippines. And now we're immigrating to Hong Kong."
Because that would sound stupid.
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Mojo wrote: ↑Sun May 12, 2024 2:17 pmYou’re using half-assed semantics.Mister Freeze wrote: ↑Sun May 12, 2024 10:01 am We weren't trying to become citizens or permanent residents.
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No, I'm not. Words have meanings.
You're the one misusing a specific word as a blanket term to cover situations that don't apply.
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The Expat community is huge and has been for a while. I'm sorry that you don't like how they're using the word, but it is what it is. This isn't new.Mister Freeze wrote: ↑Sun May 12, 2024 4:11 pm
No, I'm not. Words have meanings.
You're the one misusing a specific word as a blanket term to cover situations that don't apply.
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It's the return of Mumm-Ra.Mojo wrote: ↑Sun May 12, 2024 4:34 pmThe Expat community is huge and has been for a while. I'm sorry that you don't like how they're using the word, but it is what it is. This isn't new.Mister Freeze wrote: ↑Sun May 12, 2024 4:11 pm
No, I'm not. Words have meanings.
You're the one misusing a specific word as a blanket term to cover situations that don't apply.
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From those you listed, Malaysia may be a good option, and also India and Sri Lanka are affordable and improved a lot in the last 10-20 years. Otherwise most places that improve significantly also become expensive - so forget living on the cheap in former budget destinations Lithuania, Poland or Croatia anymore unless you move to some some godforsaken village, and still things like food and energy can be expensive.VinnieVincentsVag wrote: ↑Fri May 10, 2024 12:12 pm
Looking at some locations, seems you can live like a king in some places for a small portion of the cost it takes to retire in the US.
Anyone else looked into this and if so, what are your thoughts?
I would guess that Ukraine may end up as a nice and affordable place but there's a war that needs to end (with Ukrainian victory) before that.
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I've heard some great things about Spain and Portugal.
Although Spain, I suspect, is probably tired of the Brits invasion, and would be just as tired of a US invasion.
Good luck though whatever you do. Would not mind living in Paris someday.
Although Spain, I suspect, is probably tired of the Brits invasion, and would be just as tired of a US invasion.
Good luck though whatever you do. Would not mind living in Paris someday.
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