Money Matters in the Philippines/Will You Retire and Be a Success ?

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Hi, Paul, great videos providing an insider view of the expat life in the Philippines You and other YouTubers with similar videos go out of your way to state that the very, very young women the male expats are looking for are not the reason for retiring in the Philippines Instead, you provide detailed arguments regarding less stress, less financial burdens, lower prices, lower rent costs and better and less expensive food, reasonably good and affordable health care, opportunity to save and a great young, lovely wife plus a great group of expats friends to socialize with And all that is great, and I am very happy for you that you found exactly the life in retirement you lovebrBut all these arguments you made very well, and very accurately I would say, are generally desirable to everybody, and should attract to the Philippines in retirement very many foreigners And if the excessively young women are not the main attraction to the Philippines, how would you explain that the vast majority of single foreigners retiring in the Philippines are men? I challenge you to make a few videos presenting single women (not of Philippines descent returning home) who are retiring to the Philippines There are many countries in the world with low cost of living, beautiful beaches and good health care where I see women retiring to, but not a single one in the Philippines And I would say that this argument is totally destroying the YouTubers efforts to say that nooooo, the very young available women are not the reason to retire in the Philippines 😂brMost likely, a female expat in her 60s would not marry a young Filipino man in his early 20s, and happily start supporting him, or having much in common to talk about, considering the different level of maturity, culture, etcbrSocially, the male expats in their 60 to 100 years old all hangout together, or with their Filipina wives, and single female expats would feel out of placebrSorry to bust your point!!! Considering that better cost of living is available in multiple other countries, less the very young women, that do not attract most of single men, it seems that the single extra advantage that makes the Philippines a winner is the beautiful, excessively young women willing to marry men 40 years older than them "Quod erat demonstrandum"
Comment from : ABCD ABCD

Hi Paul thanks for the sharing this amazing information Great video
Comment from : Boogie Backues

You have not been in America for a whilethere is a city within Los Angeles of homeless people and it is only getting bigger Across the country things in general are deteriorating at an alarming pace Couple homelessness with the obesity epedemic you have a ticking time bomb
Comment from : Paper Tiger

You're like a kid brother to me It's amazing how much you and I have walked the same path Don't compare yourself with others or you're going to be miserable brWhere we diverge is on family now as my Filipina and I have 2 children I'm heading back to Cebu next month so maybe we can meet sometime and share some of our experiences
Comment from : Philip Cartmel

Oh let the sun 🌞 shine in brFace it with a grinbrSmilers never loose brAnd losers never grin
Comment from : Philip Cartmel

I've lived what others call a frugal life for some time, though I'd always thought i was living pretty well myself Stashed away more than I'd actually thought I would over the years, and some good investments Heck, even recently found a few accounts I opened and threw some 'emergency funds' into before, and thought I'd just ignore them until needed - forgot about them until I found the paperwork and getting ready to head over myself brMy idea of 'winning' was just waking up in the morning and being able to move Everything after that was 'icing on the cake' to me Just woke up one day and decided I just don't want this anymore, and it was time to change again So, 3rd time 'retiring' and thought I'd actually do that this time I'd planned to retire to the Philippines for a long time, and figured now was a great time to actually do that Just a couple items to wrap up, and missed my 2023 goal, but hope to be there by mid 2024, unless something really drastic happens brStay safe and belated congrats on your wedding!
Comment from : John Kimber

Wisdom is life’s journey and I am glad I found some here
Comment from : Dsigns Cayman

Like your Video's you seem like a real down to earth person like me I am thinking about retirement myself maybe in Philippines I would be getting around 2k a month plus will be trying to put back 30k to 50k for emergence fund Think that is good enough like you said getting burn out on working making over 100k a year just to see it Fly right out on Bills and just life I guess I will will be 65 when I retire should have really been gone from good old USA about age 62 but trying to make every one happy but myself Anyways good video's you make TKS Tim
Comment from : Tim Williamson

You say you're not smart? You're brilliant, Paul Thanks for a great and inspiring video Hope to run into you soon in the Philippines
Comment from : Thomas Herzog

I've probably said this before but, i really enjoy your content I'm going to follow in your footsteps as soon as i finish with selling out here (US) I Very much agree with your perspectives
Comment from : Dan McQueen

American women hate men , except for a very small portion, asian and Philippine wonen havnt yet evilved in that direction, tine will tell
Comment from : Daniel Tossounian

This might be the most inspirational video I've ever seen Thank you Paulsincerely!!
Comment from : Living Out Loud

This is probably my favourite video Although I live in and I am from a beautiful place, the Cayman Islands, I will have to work in the 'hamster wheel' until reach my 60's I do not want to do that Considering a 'split 6 months Philippines and 6 months Cayman Islands retirement This channel helps me think clearer, better
Comment from : Tony Walton

Bravo, Paul
Comment from : Billy Williams

Great way to pick up information Paul brI'm British, an l watch English football
Comment from : Jeffrey Wood

Outstanding video!!!!!!!!
Comment from : BW

Thank you you get the hammer on the knee exactly how i'm living like you did can't wait to come there
Comment from : Tim Korba

You are lucky you have your health
Comment from : Jim Oncken

not a loser, but blessed
Comment from : Crypto Gaming

When you are 80 yrs old and hooking up w/ a 20 yr old can be a success Just be happy if you make it to next round LOL>
Comment from : Rabid Farmer

Awesome video of "advice" to all of "us" Paulbr I rank this video has one of the "top three" videos you did so farbr I agree 💯 percent of what you said and my "planning" of going to retirement in the Philippines is a lot more "focused" nowbr Thank you and keep up the great videos Paul
Comment from : Floriberto Sousa

Success in the Philippines is when you get a hotel room to meet a Filipina at an agreed time and she actually shows up on time …
Comment from : mic Potato

Hi Paul from the USA, I have to say that I have been contemplating a move to PI or Thailand lately I make enough to have a nice house, a few cars in the garage, and live well I wouldn't say I live great, but I live well That being said, like you found yourself at one time, I am getting tired of working to pay the bills I'm growing tired of not being appreciated and I have also been contemplating throwing in the towel and leaving the country I would think I am also not a loser as I already have it all, but I grow tired of working and feel like a wallet and not a person anymore I have material things, but feel I could be happier over there I just think there is more happiness abroad in Thailand and Philippines at a personal level, not a material level Maybe it seems like the grass is always greener, but I don't see anything to lose by giving it a go I have a while before social security will kick in, but I work and also get retirement pay from my previous career I could leave my work and still get a good enough income from my monthly retirement check to live abroad I guess I'm still on the fence about selling it all and leaving this place I like watching yours and other vloggers in both Philippines and Thailand as it gives me a glimmer of hope Keep up the vlogging and take care
Comment from : shawn m

YESSS!! No doom and gloom BRING IT ON!
Comment from : shawn m

NATO 50th Anniversary Summit at the Andrew W Mellon Auditorium (AWMA) in Washington, DC, USA, April 1999
Comment from : horst guenter stahr

Good discussion! I recently realized Americans are mentally I’ll, overworked and overall lost I sold my house and know have to survive america till my lease is up Than I’m out America has turned into a s-hole country Invest, passive income, nomad!
Comment from : FUN L1F3

Hi Paul, great video Thank you
Comment from : Frank Ramos

What a wonderful video Another quote: “Most men live lives of quiet desperation”brbrYou are a testament to the idea that it doesn’t have to be that way
Comment from : cathi cline

From one "Winner" to anotheryou are a winner and an outstanding Ambassador to the PI as an American Greetings from Tulsa, Oklahoma Keep up the good work and I love every chance I get to travel to Chicago!
Comment from : Twowire577

Corporate greed in America is criminal
Comment from : Banana Sunshine

Thank for an informative and inspiring video I am moving from new zealand to the Philippines to retire in August of this year probably around cebu thank and all the best James
Comment from : James Hines

Paul , brYou are simply an inspiration and !!! Its one of a handful of daily highlights for me - watching you and your crew - Including Mai ;-)
Comment from : Tim Parham Sr

Well not gonna be rich ss grocery pension and 401k I think its just getting buy enjoying good friends I have never been a good investor alway hit home market at low times but still working hard here in Seattle i will come soon and visit you when I go see my wife
Comment from : Mark Johnson

This was about you're therapy?
Comment from : mike hubble

Haters gonna hate They probably live miserable lives
Comment from : Chuck Campbell

noone thinks older people who retire overseas are losers Ive never met anyone who thinks that im a millineal and all the ones who make good money are talking about trying to do that
Comment from : ependysi

Do you see how everything American women judge you by? Is your buying power because you can’t buy them what they want they call you a loser Because you decided to leave and not buy them things they consider that a loser but no you’ve gained so much by not having to buy them anything
Comment from : TJ King

I believe that Mai had a lot to do with your happiness 😀😀
Comment from : Henry Rittichier

Paul, Great vid! You give hope to all those who might be lost in the crowd that there is a light at the end of the tunnel I totally agree with you on your perspective and outlook Keep them coming!
Comment from : Gary Burg, my life and times

Know any thing about visa changes???
Comment from : Glen Doer

Car makers churn out 3 million more cars than they can sell even after a massive discount
Comment from : Glen Doer

Hi Paul I have subscribed to your channel for awhile now I have just retired last year I currently live in London I am separated from my wife in London She is a Filipino Been married for 33 years I have had enough of London Very expensive to live here I wonder if you could advise me of Dumaguete How much roughly would I have to pay for a one or two bedroom apartment not far from the town central areas As I don’t drive a car or motorcycle I have roughly two thousand Four hundred dollars a month in pensions And good savings I am 73 years young In good health In your knowledgeable opinion Do you think I could rent an apartment for around 600 or 700 dollars a monthbrThank you in advance if you could please help me with this advice brKind regards brGlenn
Comment from : Glenn Mcallister

You said it right Paul, push down by the bills! I have NOT done anything yet, and Sure I have already expenses that comes every year: State Taxes / Federal taxes/ Property Taxes/ at beautiful $5,500 dollars in debt
Comment from : Orly Marq

This sounds nice, but in reality, the only reason you & others like you are able to “retire in a third world country” is because you were born in a first world country Truth is, without your social security payment, you wouldn’t have been able to go and colonize a third world country The only reason the local women settle for older men is for the money Once the money is gone, so is the girl There’s no genuine desire Not only that, there are children and grandchildren to live for When my father passed away, he was surrounded by all of his kids and grandkids because he lived for us We honored him because of it That’s the ultimate success story
Comment from : Vee

I just finished a 30 day holiday in ph and this was my third visit and I was surprised at the level of depression I suffered at the end of the holiday I love the philipines and the people there and can’t wait for the last 11 years of my work sentence to be over so I can finally retire there
Comment from : Sno Wolf

I'm really sorry for an honest effup posting meant for Pea comment to your vlog Likewise I am a long time fan of you amazing and very informative vlogs too
Comment from : Reynaldo Morales

Pea, you're the funniest, smartest, "mostiest" amazing PINAY I've ever have the pleasure of meeting, bar none Ever consider entering mainstream media entertainment business as a stand up comedian, movie actress , scriptwriter, cinematographer, even producer, etc, etc?? You are such a gem and I'm one of your lucky fan from the git go and forever! Break a leg, sistah! Of course you know what that mean, hahah
Comment from : Reynaldo Morales

Interesting outlook John but never forget where those American dollars are coming from to enable your retirement in the Philippines,I semi-retired in Thailand when I was 50 after 9 years of backward and forward trips the the Uk and spent that time building up finances back there to enable my retirement here,I learned Thai,I learned about their history and culture and how the family unit operates through taking my many girlfriends here back to their farms and meet and live for short times with their families and never disclosing i could speak or understand Thai and quickly learned they were good honest people,bUt one thing I never take for granted here is my successful working life back in the Uk that's paid for all the very happy years I've lived here and unlike you, I avoid most ex-pats here and spend far more time with the Thais, Talking to the young ladies here that work so hard to support their families
Comment from : Louis Disbury

Great vedio Paul
Comment from : Philippine Canadian Adventures Dan & Rochale

Hi Paul watching you from Dumaguete City
Comment from : Philippine Canadian Adventures Dan & Rochale

You're a winner in my book
Comment from : sam pinto

That chicken behind you does wonders dude!!! makes me keep on watching :))
Comment from : sam pinto

Attitude truly is EVERYTHING It will always determine the quality of my day And for that, I'm responsible in deciding the quality of my day and my impact, positive and negative, on others
Comment from : Michael Cassidy

Great video
Comment from : less than zero

In America, men are tools to be used until he is no longer useful at which time he is discarded
Comment from : Mr C

I think you make good decisions, and have great wife brCurrent time it's possible you can be Chinese do to the Ww3brSo you always have a home in Colorado brother
Comment from : Gixxxer1300R

I will tell you a couple of things I have respect for you I was in the car business for 20 years It goes fast, I'm trying to have discovery brYour something special Only as a sales men I have total respect for you I THINK? Your Las Vegas boy?brI'm from OKLAHOMA LOVE YOU BROTHER!
Comment from : Gixxxer1300R

Read The Continuum Concept by Jean Liedloff brI think Mae is the close family that guided your further emotional development just by being next to you brI think that's an important part of what a good Filipina does for us expats
Comment from : Fog runr

just the thought of not dealing with canadian winters is enough for me so im in please do a budget video
Comment from : Matthew Emery

Dear Paul, blessings and all the best! Thank you for putting your lifestyle, thoughts and experiences in a commonsensical way Be well!
Comment from : 4 Eagles

Nice Vlog, You are a good role model to almost 75K subscriberswho can match thatalways enjoy your vlog from Toronto CanadaThanks for all the logic & laughter
Comment from : Saleem Akhtar

Thanks Paul, Everyone's situation is different but your decision for yourself was an obvious success WINNER! As far as your message, that was clearly heartfelt truth
Comment from : T Wills

Yea i watched a show a few months ago they were asking people in the business how much their car payments were, mind you this was west coast Most were over 1k and a few guys had 2 cars and were paying 1500 to 2800 a month for 2 cars i was thinking thats 2 house payments where i live and 2 car payments lol I am just ready to come to the Phils to relax and live out my days , considering i live on 1098 a month here in the US i can make it there lol
Comment from : Dave S

God bless you Mr Paul and thanks for staying here at my country
Comment from : MrDalumpines

Amen!
Comment from : Rolando Orozco

Thanks for fantastic word's, I can only agree👍 😊
Comment from : Sune Larsson

At some point in your life you realise stuff doesnt make you happy Interpersonal relationships are what makes you happy
Comment from : John Gallant

"To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty; to find the best in others; to leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch or a redeemed social condition; to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived This is to have succeeded" brbr- Emerson
Comment from : Mark Reynolds

Thanks Paul Great video You are our eyes and ears on the ground so to speak to prepare some us us looking to retire in the Philippines I wish you and May all the best and I'm hoping to meet you this year when I visit Philippines I'll be there for at least 6 weeks to plan, prepare for my own retirement
Comment from : Optimus Prime

Happiness and success are subjective well being Thus, the definition of ‘loser’ It shows ‘being a loser’ more to the person judging than to the person being judged as that reflects their values, ethics and attitude in lifeMost people only have regrets that’s why I admire people who go out get and work for what makes them happy even on their senior years as that takes a lot of courage and humility that a lot of people do not have
Comment from : Fe Bron

Come on Paul, you seem to get along with everyone If you have a enemy it's someone who doesn't get along with anyone or a person who is extremely selfish to the point no one likes him
Comment from : MJ

I believe the only thing an expat should worry about is how secure their retirement money is and is it enough Currently here on America the latest House budget proposal is estimated to cut about 20 from the VA budget along with many programs designed to benefit the middle-class and below There were no proposed cuts that would effect the wealthiest Americans
Comment from : MJ

Confucius is wrong We have this life and the one after We should live well here on the Earth good video I've been in the Philippines for almost a year I'm gonna go visit the States and come back visit the family And this is been a big learning process for me also But your video was very helpful I've had a lot of glitches here and a lot of good things also
Comment from : Mike C

Making more than 6 figures is meaningless if you are married, because you'll spend money like water trying to keep your wife happy enough so she won't destroy your life in family court I've tried warning warning a bunch of guys before they got married, but not one of them listened to me
Comment from : Fred Walter

Man, this sounds just like life in the good ole USA for what I have experienced, too Can't wait to be released from the shackles 👍👍
Comment from : Standing In The Rain

Hi Paul can I used Medicare in Philippines??
Comment from : vic office

Excellent video Paul!brI love it So moving, motivational and inspiring!
Comment from : Erlinda Kahn

"the commercialized, pre-programmed idea of success"brbrI don't think you could describe that any better And I'll give examples of success from a new wave of farmers in the US Can they pay their bills? Does their inflow allow them to do what they want with their farming business? If the answer is "they are moving towards that goal", the answer is yes Do these people need the same amount of money when they are raising much of the food they eat, especially considering how much food prices have gone up? The answer is no, but of course they have the issue of paying for land Do they enjoy the life they are living?brbrbrDo they enjoy the life they are living?brbrbrWell, if you can afford to enjoy the life you are living, I'd call that success any day of the week
Comment from : John Doh

Did you over spend at the start due to mongering?
Comment from : Graz Mataz

There is a moment when we realize that life is short, and for this reason it is important to enjoy life the fullest
Comment from : Cintia Nascimento

Paul what you're describing about your daily life in the Philippines is what's known as freedom Few in America or the world for that matter know the meaning of the word freedom
Comment from : fruitloops

Very informative
Comment from : Alan Klainbaum

Agree good for you u need the time and relaxation u deserve I don't watch ur video wish u have your own house renting is a Hassel and less stress for u
Comment from : Jaffoy Jaffoy

Are you paying for any health insurance? Do you pay as you go?
Comment from : COG Forevermore

Why are you paying for part B when you can’t use it in the Philippines?
Comment from : COG Forevermore

Great video Paul Thank you for sharing and inspiring Time to take some risks in life in order to change life
Comment from : eric jackson

Well said Paul
Comment from : Novak

Paul i appreciate your vlogs they are calming for the most part (the 2 on race were exceptions) i am retired at 59 and we get almost the exact amount in SSD if i wasnt living in a paid for home (not mine) we would not be able to make our monthly expenses and any little thing that happens out of the ordinary im in a pickle and we are very tight with money hardly ever eat out at all Man its bad here in the old USA its crazy how high everything is its downright scary Maybe me and my Filapina will come back there someday it would be nice to go out to eat 1 or 2 times a week like things used to be
Comment from : Martin Jr