Everyone has struggles in life, Americans 🇺🇸 or Filipinos 🇵🇭 or any other nations. We just have to make the best of what we have and enjoy life as best we can. Stay safe 🙏 ❤️ and God bless 🙌 🙏 ❤️
That’s what I did. I’m a Filipino American but, spent more time in the states of Tucson Arizona. I retired last may 29 2024 and I owned a house and collecting social at 62. It’s just a little adjustment on my side. Great video👌
Thank you for being honest unlike most expats that are making videos just to show off their house and all that. Ang mga expat na may channel all their showing are the places that they have been and their house that they have. Paano nakakatulong sa mga tao ang ganitong videos. Sa mga Pilipino na may channel iyan din ang ginagaya para maipakita na may kotse na raw daw sila. Kainin ninyo ang mga kotse ninyo bakit pag patay ka na, mabubuhat ninyo yan sa patutungunan mo. Stay honest with your self guys.
I am 61 and on SSDI , I looked into moving overseas and it said that you couldn’t live outside of the USA for more than 6 months out of the year and still be eligible for SSDI. Also you can switch to regular SS at 62 but will get a decrease for collecting early. You can stay on SSDI until you are 67 have to live in the USA for more than 6 months a year and get the same amount of benefits with SS
That's not true social security knows where I am and you can live more than 6 months outside of the country. Now if you live more than 6 months outside it could affect your medical benefits with the supplemental insurance for your Medicare. But they cannot tell you about living outside. The other issue you face is if you have to have a medical review. I've been living abroad for 4 years but every individual case could make a difference and what country you live in.
Great video Heidi! You and George are doing very well and that’s wonderful. I have a Filipino friend who works long long hours on a delivery truck. He often has to sleep on the truck when it’s far from his boarding house. The hours and physical lifting are insane. Sometimes the truck will break down and they might be stranded there for up to two days and have to buy their own food and water and sleep in the truck. They are not paid for this stranded/downtime. He told me this: “I make 2880 a week. ($49.35 US). Sometimes I don’t have budget for myself because I send for my daughter. I cry all the time.” The dollar is enormously strong in the Philippines. I believe everything you say about the possibilities there for expats. I know you have addressed this before, but I would still be interested in a video that compares your experience in Mexico versus the Philippines.
i live in canada but i visit the philippines every 2 yrs but i plan to retire there next year. Big change with regards to weather as its cold here, so i use AC there during my visit
Very interesting conversation and thank you 😊. Considering return and retire in the Philippines 🇵🇭 😊 is basically about finances. Your structured monthly Social Security retirement budget would go farther in the Philippines 🇵🇭 as well as many countries overseas. You and your husband are the example of realism. It helps people like me now age (62). I am glad I 😊 was stationed at Clark Air Base Philippines 🇵🇭 back in 1991 at the age of (28). So understanding the culture of the Philippines 🇵🇭 I am familiar with. Thank you for helping us.
Well said and very, very good content. Some expat should watch this and oyll have an idea moving here in our native country. Thanks for sharing and I hope you'll have more fun meeting people and more experience to do. Have a good one.💖💖💖
Yes of course that channel is mostly reserved for our live streams and the outings and walkabouts and probably vacations. We're just utilizing both channels.
My daughter is bipolar. She tried working but gets fired after 2 weeks. She got approved for SSI cause her med records showed she has BP since 9 yrs old. It is different from SSDI.
If my crypto works out we will move to the Philippines Caragia I met my wife in 2015 went to visit 2016 then in 2018 she got here USA we have a 5 year old son , We plan on retire in the Philippines at some point . Just came across your channel ❤
We live in Texas, my daughter also has lupus. I live in South Central Texas, about 150 mi from the Gulf of Mexico. Do you think the weather is compatible with the Philippines?
I'm considering also Cambodia I think Cambodia is might be a little cheaper My first choice was the Philippines and I'm coming there for that reason because I retired at 62 as you know you lose 30% I won't have as much as most is getting I'm going I plan to visit I plan to visit Cambodia but the Philippines is my first choice
So if a retired person that gets a pension and social security, how does filing taxes work? Personally I’ve got a nice chunk of savings plus between my SS and pension I’m getting around $2500. A month if I was to move there what do ya do about taxes? It seems confusing.
As a US citizen of course you will still FILE your taxes in States. I'll assume you're asking that question IF for instance you are living here in the Philippines. The answer is NO. Not unless you have a business or earning some money from here. Yes, you will. In addition. if you own a house and lot, in most cases the expat is married to a Pinay, since the property is in her name, Sure, She MUST. If you own a Condo, yes you are oblige to pay proportionate taxes. If you come over here, If I were you LEAVE YOUR US BANK ACCOUNT. As an Expat He/She CAN open a Bank Account in the Philippines. He/She must provide a required documents and of course you have the proper visa. I am a dual citizen. So when I came here 6 months ago, all I need is to provide a copy of my certificate that I am a dual citizen and a Regular Address. That is why within a month, My husband and I rented a house. (you can rent a condo a house) So, I can open a Bank Account here. They are going to also ask you for your address and they might ask a proof. (meaning your landlord and your signature in the document notifying that you are renting that place.) It's best if you get a local number also.
I was suppose to only visit the Philippines. I'll never forget it. The second time I came to the Philippines my plane ticket was only for 3 months. But my the airline canceled my departing flight and gave me refund, so I stayed for 3 yrs. 😅 I met my Filipina like within 2 weeks being there. That was 2017, and I will be back next month to see her. Do I love the Philippines? Not really. But I love her. This is my confession.
I like your shorter videos like this one. Those long stream videos are too much for me. Anyways good videos. I do disagree with the start of this video stating you either love it here or hate it. That is not true with me. Some things I like and some I don't . Pros and Cons. It is not a Love or Hate thing for me and probably others as well.
I like you channel and live in Dumaguete or Drama City but never get involved in that crap. But where the hell did world zoom Paul Cardwell go? He must be in a U S prison as he would not stop his channel on purpose.
Everyone has struggles in life, Americans 🇺🇸 or Filipinos 🇵🇭 or any other nations. We just have to make the best of what we have and enjoy life as best we can. Stay safe 🙏 ❤️ and God bless 🙌 🙏 ❤️
Agree 👍💯
Thank you so much choosing Philippines as your home
Thank you!
That’s what I did. I’m a Filipino American but, spent more time in the states of Tucson Arizona. I retired last may 29 2024 and I owned a house and collecting social at 62. It’s just a little adjustment on my side. Great video👌
Thank you so much.
@ you’re very welcome 🙏
Thank you for being honest unlike most expats that are making videos just to show off their house and all that. Ang mga expat na may channel all their showing are the places that they have been and their house that they have. Paano nakakatulong sa mga tao ang ganitong videos. Sa mga Pilipino na may channel iyan din ang ginagaya para maipakita na may kotse na raw daw sila. Kainin ninyo ang mga kotse ninyo bakit pag patay ka na, mabubuhat ninyo yan sa patutungunan mo. Stay honest with your self guys.
New subscriber here. It's great decision that you both live in the Philippines now than in U.S of A. 😊
I am 61 and on SSDI , I looked into moving overseas and it said that you couldn’t live outside of the USA for more than 6 months out of the year and still be eligible for SSDI. Also you can switch to regular SS at 62 but will get a decrease for collecting early. You can stay on SSDI until you are 67 have to live in the USA for more than 6 months a year and get the same amount of benefits with SS
That's not true social security knows where I am and you can live more than 6 months outside of the country. Now if you live more than 6 months outside it could affect your medical benefits with the supplemental insurance for your Medicare. But they cannot tell you about living outside. The other issue you face is if you have to have a medical review. I've been living abroad for 4 years but every individual case could make a difference and what country you live in.
Great video Heidi! You and George are doing very well and that’s wonderful. I have a Filipino friend who works long long hours on a delivery truck. He often has to sleep on the truck when it’s far from his boarding house. The hours and physical lifting are insane. Sometimes the truck will break down and they might be stranded there for up to two days and have to buy their own food and water and sleep in the truck. They are not paid for this stranded/downtime.
He told me this:
“I make 2880 a week. ($49.35 US). Sometimes I don’t have budget for myself because I send for my daughter. I cry all the time.”
The dollar is enormously strong in the Philippines. I believe everything you say about the possibilities there for expats.
I know you have addressed this before, but I would still be interested in a video that compares your experience in Mexico versus the Philippines.
Yes, Delivery is rough and low paying job. We do usually tip each time.
@ it’s worse that home delivery. He delivers from a warehouse to companies so he gets no tips. By the grace of god…
i live in canada but i visit the philippines every 2 yrs but i plan to retire there next year. Big change with regards to weather as its cold here, so i use AC there during my visit
Hello Canada.
Just Subscribed to this channel
Thank you 🙏
Philippines so many America senior,, you may meet them, nice to talk with. Good luck, your welcome in Philippines
Thank you so much.
Very interesting conversation and thank you 😊. Considering return and retire in the Philippines 🇵🇭 😊 is basically about finances. Your structured monthly Social Security retirement budget would go farther in the Philippines 🇵🇭 as well as many countries overseas. You and your husband are the example of realism. It helps people like me now age (62). I am glad I 😊 was stationed at Clark Air Base Philippines 🇵🇭 back in 1991 at the age of (28). So understanding the culture of the Philippines 🇵🇭 I am familiar with. Thank you for helping us.
You're so welcome and thank you for watching.
great vid
Ive been living in the Philippines since 2013 i get over 5700 a month from my MRP and SS my wife is a retired Immigration Officer can you beat that?
great comment
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You've have the best decision and best move !!!!!
great comment
Well said and very, very good content. Some expat should watch this and oyll have an idea moving here in our native country. Thanks for sharing and I hope you'll have more fun meeting people and more experience to do. Have a good one.💖💖💖
great comment
Thanks for sharing!
Excellent content! Good channel to view on PH expats life . feet on the ground experience. ❤
great comment
thank you so much.
How about Philippines Antics? Is it still on?❤
Yes of course that channel is mostly reserved for our live streams and the outings and walkabouts and probably vacations. We're just utilizing both channels.
great comment
Your new subscriber from California was born and raised in Pampanga. You can actually find a 2 bedrooms apartment for $200 rent.
yes for sure. Thanks for Subbing!!
My daughter is bipolar. She tried working but gets fired after 2 weeks. She got approved for SSI cause her med records showed she has BP since 9 yrs old. It is different from SSDI.
Yes it is, and on SSI you cannot stay out of the United States I believe more than 30 or 60 days I'm not sure what it is anymore.
great comment
If my crypto works out we will move to the Philippines Caragia I met my wife in 2015 went to visit 2016 then in 2018 she got here USA we have a 5 year old son , We plan on retire in the Philippines at some point . Just came across your channel ❤
Sounds like you have a great plan!
We live in Texas, my daughter also has lupus. I live in South Central Texas, about 150 mi from the Gulf of Mexico. Do you think the weather is compatible with the Philippines?
Yes I do!, but its hotter in the sun and humidity is different.
I'm considering also Cambodia I think Cambodia is might be a little cheaper My first choice was the Philippines and I'm coming there for that reason because I retired at 62 as you know you lose 30% I won't have as much as most is getting I'm going I plan to visit I plan to visit Cambodia but the Philippines is my first choice
great comment
Yes many like Cambodia, Language would be my issue.
So if a retired person that gets a pension and social security, how does filing taxes work? Personally I’ve got a nice chunk of savings plus between my SS and pension I’m getting around $2500. A month if I was to move there what do ya do about taxes? It seems confusing.
As a US citizen of course you will still FILE your taxes in States. I'll assume you're asking that question IF for instance you are living here in the Philippines. The answer is NO. Not unless you have a business or earning some money from here. Yes, you will. In addition. if you own a house and lot, in most cases the expat is married to a Pinay, since the property is in her name, Sure, She MUST. If you own a Condo, yes you are oblige to pay proportionate taxes. If you come over here, If I were you LEAVE YOUR US BANK ACCOUNT. As an Expat He/She CAN open a Bank Account in the Philippines. He/She must provide a required documents and of course you have the proper visa. I am a dual citizen. So when I came here 6 months ago, all I need is to provide a copy of my certificate that I am a dual citizen and a Regular Address. That is why within a month, My husband and I rented a house. (you can rent a condo a house) So, I can open a Bank Account here. They are going to also ask you for your address and they might ask a proof. (meaning your landlord and your signature in the document notifying that you are renting that place.) It's best if you get a local number also.
great comment
You file taxes back in the United States usually it's done online..
Wow!!😁4 years ❤ really happy life successful.
great comment
Thank you! 😃
Some L.A fire 🔥 victim thinking 🤔 moving in the Philippines 🇵🇭 they said they Cannot afford another house 🏠 payment.
Hello ma'am im new subscriber
great comment
Thank you so much for subscribing!
Great you have said that the Philippines is a developing country not a 3rd world which many expat are saying and that is their big ignorance.
I have called it both at some point.
Money is the reason for me.
same here. ITs a bonus my hubby is a filipino.
Panama excellent retirement visa and food Healthcare on the usd
I hear ya. Everything is good in Panama too.
I was suppose to only visit the Philippines. I'll never forget it. The second time I came to the Philippines my plane ticket was only for 3 months. But my the airline canceled my departing flight and gave me refund, so I stayed for 3 yrs. 😅 I met my Filipina like within 2 weeks being there. That was 2017, and I will be back next month to see her. Do I love the Philippines? Not really. But I love her. This is my confession.
I understand ❤️🫰. You gotta do what you gotta do.
great comment
you have an attitude......hope your relationship last.
i've just subscribe...
Thank you so much for subbing.
New sub. Thank you for the straight forward information. I hope nothing but the best for you and your family. GOD BLESS!!!
Blessings for you also, thank you for subbing.
Watching from Adelaide Australia. Very good video..thankyou.
Thanks for watching from Australia!
I like your shorter videos like this one. Those long stream videos are too much for me. Anyways good videos. I do disagree with the start of this video stating you either love it here or hate it. That is not true with me. Some things I like and some I don't . Pros and Cons. It is not a Love or Hate thing for me and probably others as well.
great comment
You are looking good my sista much blessing 🎉
great comment
Thank you!
New subscribers here❤.
Thanks for subbing! Good morning.
People are moving because noone can afford america anymore 😢😢
You keep changing your channel name 😂
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600dollar is already good for😅😅
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I like you channel and live in Dumaguete or Drama City but never get involved in that crap. But where the hell did world zoom Paul Cardwell go? He must be in a U S prison as he would not stop his channel on purpose.
Not sure.
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