Thank you Mark. I needed to hear this. I almost mentally gave up on myself due to financially struggling here in the America and feeling so lonely. I am considering coming to the Philippines.
If you're doing ok in the west, own your own home that sort of thing, there is still the advantage of being able to afford to retire early in the Philippines.
Thanks Mark i retired early and went to the Philippines for the month in February i can't stop thinking of all the expenses i had it was beyond my expectations hope to meet you on my next trip this January !
This was a brilliant video, Mark! I have been following you for a while, and it's great to see that you are enjoying life with your nice family in the Philippines. I am building my investment portfolio and planning to retire in Thailand or another Asian country to live a simple, relaxed life.
I started listening to you 3 years ago. I had a good life, nice beach house, nice sports car. But like every man who is 62 I was invisible in Florida. I could not retire there, even though my house and car was paid for. It's not the money I have here that makes me rich, it's the friends I have made that are native to Anda that makes me rich. I am glad Mark I caught your channel because I'll be damned if I didn't spill water on my laptop the first week I was here. But I listened to you and had an extra one. Praise the LORD.
Cash is king in the Philippines you won't be able to afford health insurance just put an amount per month aside for health i put 10,000p aside each month
Hey Mark, I’m interested in retiring earlier with 401k. I think I could do it a lot earlier in Philippines. Then do social security at 62. I can’t be the only one thinking about it. I got the wife and kids already but I couldn’t see retiring here in ten years. Probably gonna have to work until I’m dead. You’re showing a shortcut to light at the end of the tunnel.
American living in US is like a Filipino living in the Philippines, same struggle. Big difference is when you take your income from US to any country where your money get's 50X or more in value, that for sure is an advantage... Reason why Philippine economy was not really affected during the recession unlike many countries all over the world few years ago is due to the Filipino workers abroad $$$ remittances, it kept the economy stable... If I'm an American struggling in US with $1,000- $1,500 a month I'd be off for sure, why stay in a place where your monthly income is almost close to no value? Good topic. God Bless...........
Hey Mark I am not necessarily in my 50s or even mid 40s im a mid 30s man, but everything you talk about checks off with me, dating or even trying to live a decent single life to ones self is not the same in the USA anymore and i dont see the point of killing myself anymore with whats left of my life and the days we're living in which already are not guaranteed to us with how things are, stress namely. Youve given me the courage to make a plan to leave and God willing i will be seeing the Phillipines for myself this year and making things work somewhere i am more at peace and at the very least a lot more beautiful. Sometimes a change of pace really makes a big big difference. Thank you. And best wishes.
I'm so glad to hear that you're taking action. That's the 1st step to transforming your life. Look me up when you come to the Philippines markfthornton@yahoo.com
Congratulations Mark I didn't know you had a baby... Im not much on RUclips as I'm traveling... Best wishes and happy that you're doing great and living life as it should be lived and sharing your story for others to hopefully make the best of theirs... Much love from Yerevan 🍻
Yes. You are spot on about moving to the Philippines. But many people need to be shown the way. Have seminars here in the states promoting relocating to the Philippines. Build it and they will come.
Thanks for your ongoing message Mark I think it's very important and special and really great that you do it there's so many people myself included that find the idea very tantalising I was over there this year all because of you actually and I just loved it can't wait to get back in my summer and this time I'll definitely get to do my Getty and hope to catch up with you kind regards
One thing I noticed going through life, the more money you make, your life will change until it is just enough. This held true as my income doubled. We just adjust to our capabilities.
Im a filipino, thst average income is so high. I think youre onsider upper middle imcome prople or true middle class.its still small if you have kid on private college..
This September I turn 55 and will begin drawing a State Police Pension here in Charleston, SC. I will have access to $3500.00 a month until 65, at which point I have calculated a monthly increase to $3900.00 per month out to 100 years of age. I am single, tall and blue eyed with light white skin. This is fitting, because I am a ghost, a ghost that they can't see, just like you mentioned, man it really gets kinda lonesome in this big old house of mine, at times. PI sound's more and more like a very viable option to change my trajectory towards greater happiness. Thanks for sharing your insight.
Absolute truth!! I'm 66, partially retired. Still working. Hopefully i can possibly move to the phillipines someday soon. Or, someplace in southeast Asia. America, is out of control......sucks 👍🙏👍
My Australian aged pension is $1500 US a month, I’m lucky I live on my sons property , no rent , no utilities bills , my costs are , petrol, car registration, and insurance , but I just manage, can’t save Peter ,
It's all relative. If your path to happiness relies on people then that's what you chase. For me it does not. Give me an open road with no dogs,drunks,other drivers who think they always have the right of way and I'm off to more adventures on one of my 4 Harley's: not on crowded roads at 25mph either.200 mile rides at 75mph is where I feel alive. Or, let me leave my house and go to my Little building to work on projects or harvest in my garden there. Then there is my farm: get on one of 7 tractors there, or my dozer or backhoe and work on the land. I planned for my retirement and planned well. Money isn't a problem and I won't start collecting SSI until I hit 72 (to maximize spouse benefits for my wife).
Nice hat Mark & a Craxy Background - lol. Great Message - I know some guys in the US that are retired & struggeling but will not take the trip over there. My wifes famiky thinks we are rich because of me but they never ask for money. My wife thinks it is great if she can spend more than $5 on a birthday gift and we just threw a party for my step daughter here. Cost me $200 and had 31 guests. Everyone had a great time and has been our 4th party in 2 years. We just moved to a bigger place with airconabout 4 months ago and now everyone drops in to visit - Hahaha. Life is Good !!
Rule #1-never take a woman to a movie on a date until you are a committed couple. Sit across from her, look her in the eyes, read her body language, and most importantly ask her questions!
Mark, I've seen your vlogs from the beginning! You are the only expat that I know who came poor to the Philippines and somehow you've made it in such a short time: comfort, virgin wife, a child, nice expensive rent house and all the others hate you because they envie you since they are not able to accomplish the same you've done! Congratulations!👍👍🍻🍻
The problem with getting involved with a filipina is that you have to support not only her but extended family members, so your money then may not be enough... who knows. This is from what I have heard not my personal experience.
Philippines is how you make it . With my wife Gemma i have made hundreds if not thousands of friends . Just be an outgoing person treat Filipinos with respect and you will servive , you will receive the same . Expats do not interest me i came to the Philippines to get away from all that ..
Mark I’m always stressing I’m a single person struggling living paycheck to paycheck it’s expensive now more than before I worry about things breaking my car bills ect ect it’s difficult the value of the dollar it’s less
Define "poor" The official poverty rate in America 2022 was 11.5 percent, with 37.9 million people in poverty and its rising pretty quickly nowadays..many Americans don't even have 21$ a day(powery threshold in the Us)
Only rich Filipinos are rich in PH foreigners in PH can't own properties full business ownership & have very limited rights foreigners can be naturalized PH citizens if born & raised in PH which is not the case of newcomers
If the govt allow the foreigners to buy property. Real state eill be skyrocketed. If you want to buy property near beaches.you cant byy anymore unless you are rich.look at thr chinese investors in canada.prices is soaring so high. And locals cant own anymore. They can have it if theyre on housing loan.pay for 20-25yrs but yiur nrighbors are just empty residential fue tovexprnsive rent or dorrounded by rich foreigners.
Stop feeding people fake dreams, you can't be rich on $1500 or $2000 in the Philippines. Sure you can live comfortably, maybe stress free for the most part, but you aren't rich on that much money. When I first visited the Philippines before inflation went crazy in the USA, I could live cheaper in the USA with western standards than I could in the Philippines if I wanted the same western standards, and that was still giving up many things like downsizing from a 4 bedroom home to a 2 bedroom condo with much smaller rooms. I still maintain my house in the USA which I own as well as rent in the Philippines because I can afford both because I am not on a $1500 budget. Most people won't be able to find a beach house in the Philippines that they can afford, nor one with western standards. Most beaches that I have seen have a bunch of squatters living next too them, not homes that I would want to live in. Where I live to rent a half way decent furnished home or apartment is 35,000 php and it's not on the beach. So $600 for rent, and then 5,500 php for electricity so another $100 at a min. Then add in water and internet and half of your $1500 budget is gone. So that gives you about $25 a day to live on, not exactly rich. But to a Filipino only earning $10 a day, maybe they would think that is rich, it is not.
That is the truth. I have lived here 18 years. Life on $1500 a month would be close to the bone. If your lady turns out less than thrifty, you are in trouble. Few doctors make as little as suggested, just those in the far provinces. A top of the line doctor who deals with your cancer (heaven forbit) is a specialist trained abroad and prescribes treatments that will kill your wallet. No sir, no $1500 am month and live like king. You will live a very modest life style. Come to the Philippines for a long stretch, check out many areas, certainly beyond Dumaguete, and determine if it is for you. That said, the Philippines is a lovely place to live. For some.
To be rich in the Philippines 🇵🇭 is easy.. just buy KFC 🍗 throw away those chicken bones and the philippino would be content with those bones by just picking them up and re_cooking them as pag pag dish .. 😂... too easy.
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Awesome video! Your message was very informative and helpful. Super positive and awesome.
Thank you Mark. I needed to hear this. I almost mentally gave up on myself due to financially struggling here in the America and feeling so lonely. I am considering coming to the Philippines.
If I can do it so can you. Don't give up.
If you're doing ok in the west, own your own home that sort of thing, there is still the advantage of being able to afford to retire early in the Philippines.
So true
Right. Make sure you’re debt free before you go !
Thanks Mark i retired early and went to the Philippines for the month in February i can't stop thinking of all the expenses i had it was beyond my expectations hope to meet you on my next trip this January !
This was a brilliant video, Mark! I have been following you for a while, and it's great to see that you are enjoying life with your nice family in the Philippines. I am building my investment portfolio and planning to retire in Thailand or another Asian country to live a simple, relaxed life.
Thank you so much! Your comment made my day ❤️
Thank you! So many men need to hear this. Very inspiring
Thank you for watching ☺️ Glad you enjoyed it 😊
I am so ready!! Thank you for the information
You're welcome 😊
Therefore, respect the natives and the country. You seem to be grounded, so make sure to spread the good word every day.
I started listening to you 3 years ago. I had a good life, nice beach house, nice sports car. But like every man who is 62 I was invisible in Florida. I could not retire there, even though my house and car was paid for. It's not the money I have here that makes me rich, it's the friends I have made that are native to Anda that makes me rich. I am glad Mark I caught your channel because I'll be damned if I didn't spill water on my laptop the first week I was here. But I listened to you and had an extra one. Praise the LORD.
Thank you so much for your support.
Good comment 👍
Great video ! A question= How much (approximately) would a decent health insurance cost for a 72 years old guy ? Thank you for sharing.
Cash is king in the Philippines you won't be able to afford health insurance just put an amount per month aside for health i put 10,000p aside each month
About $200 a month
I agree with you 💯
Hey Mark, I’m interested in retiring earlier with 401k. I think I could do it a lot earlier in Philippines. Then do social security at 62. I can’t be the only one thinking about it.
I got the wife and kids already but I couldn’t see retiring here in ten years. Probably gonna have to work until I’m dead.
You’re showing a shortcut to light at the end of the tunnel.
You can always make more money, you can't manufacture more time
American living in US is like a Filipino living in the Philippines, same struggle. Big difference is when you take your income from US to any country where your money get's 50X or more in value, that for sure is an advantage... Reason why Philippine economy was not really affected during the recession unlike many countries all over the world few years ago is due to the Filipino workers abroad $$$ remittances, it kept the economy stable... If I'm an American struggling in US with $1,000- $1,500 a month I'd be off for sure, why stay in a place where your monthly income is almost close to no value? Good topic. God Bless...........
Don't give up on yourself!😀
Thanks Mark. Very inspirational.
Hey Mark I am not necessarily in my 50s or even mid 40s im a mid 30s man, but everything you talk about checks off with me, dating or even trying to live a decent single life to ones self is not the same in the USA anymore and i dont see the point of killing myself anymore with whats left of my life and the days we're living in which already are not guaranteed to us with how things are, stress namely. Youve given me the courage to make a plan to leave and God willing i will be seeing the Phillipines for myself this year and making things work somewhere i am more at peace and at the very least a lot more beautiful. Sometimes a change of pace really makes a big big difference. Thank you. And best wishes.
I'm so glad to hear that you're taking action. That's the 1st step to transforming your life.
Look me up when you come to the Philippines
markfthornton@yahoo.com
Yeah, a top paying medical doctor in the Philippines only makes $1500 a month.
Yikes.
Thanks for the encouragement and I will be there soon for good..😊
Congratulations Mark I didn't know you had a baby... Im not much on RUclips as I'm traveling... Best wishes and happy that you're doing great and living life as it should be lived and sharing your story for others to hopefully make the best of theirs... Much love from Yerevan 🍻
Yerevan thank you for watching and for taking the time to comment 😀
Thank you Mark, your story is an inspiration for all of us 🙏
Yes. You are spot on about moving to the Philippines. But many people need to be shown the way. Have seminars here in the states promoting relocating to the Philippines. Build it and they will come.
Excellent video!!!
Thanks for your ongoing message Mark I think it's very important and special and really great that you do it there's so many people myself included that find the idea very tantalising I was over there this year all because of you actually and I just loved it can't wait to get back in my summer and this time I'll definitely get to do my Getty and hope to catch up with you kind regards
Thank you for watching and for taking the time to comment. Please look me up next time you visit the Philippines
@@everymanhasastory thank you will do would be so cool to meet you and have a coffee
One thing I noticed going through life, the more money you make, your life will change until it is just enough. This held true as my income doubled. We just adjust to our capabilities.
If you watch the news in the Philippines GMA a couple weeks ago said the average Filipino income is 43,000 pesos a month.
Im a filipino, thst average income is so high. I think youre onsider upper middle imcome prople or true middle class.its still small if you have kid on private college..
This September I turn 55 and will begin drawing a State Police Pension here in Charleston, SC. I will have access to $3500.00 a month until 65, at which point I have calculated a monthly increase to $3900.00 per month out to 100 years of age. I am single, tall and blue eyed with light white skin. This is fitting, because I am a ghost, a ghost that they can't see, just like you mentioned, man it really gets kinda lonesome in this big old house of mine, at times. PI sound's more and more like a very viable option to change my trajectory towards greater happiness. Thanks for sharing your insight.
My best friend is a retired cop from SC and he's doing great here
Getting married this month ro a gorgeous 24 year old girl
@@everymanhasastory Awesome. 24 sounds about like what I am hoping for. Good to know there is a Trailblazer from home who is cutting down a path.
Check out Cebu.
@@namvet1968 Thank you, will do.👍🏻
Geo arbitrage -> Thanks to the strong Western economies, we can enjoy a good and fulfilling life in the Philippines.
Absolute truth!!
I'm 66, partially retired. Still working. Hopefully i can possibly move to the phillipines someday soon.
Or, someplace in southeast Asia. America, is out of control......sucks
👍🙏👍
Thank you for watching and for taking the time to comment 😀
You summed it up very well
Always a great reminder, Mark
Good advice!
Great message Mark! Mostly falls on deaf ears. But does catch a few!
Thank you 😊
My Australian aged pension is $1500 US a month, I’m lucky I live on my sons property , no rent , no utilities bills , my costs are , petrol, car registration, and insurance , but I just manage, can’t save
Peter ,
It's all relative. If your path to happiness relies on people then that's what you chase. For me it does not. Give me an open road with no dogs,drunks,other drivers who think they always have the right of way and I'm off to more adventures on one of my 4 Harley's: not on crowded roads at 25mph either.200 mile rides at 75mph is where I feel alive. Or, let me leave my house and go to my Little building to work on projects or harvest in my garden there. Then there is my farm: get on one of 7 tractors there, or my dozer or backhoe and work on the land. I planned for my retirement and planned well. Money isn't a problem and I won't start collecting SSI until I hit 72 (to maximize spouse benefits for my wife).
I was already sold but good sales pitch 🙏 I’ll look you up when I’m there in October
I look forward to meeting you 😀
Check other options , IE , Thailand , Cambodia,
Nice hat Mark & a Craxy Background - lol. Great Message - I know some guys in the US that are retired & struggeling but will not take the trip over there. My wifes famiky thinks we are rich because of me but they never ask for money. My wife thinks it is great if she can spend more than $5 on a birthday gift and we just threw a party for my step daughter here. Cost me $200 and had 31 guests. Everyone had a great time and has been our 4th party in 2 years. We just moved to a bigger place with airconabout 4 months ago and now everyone drops in to visit - Hahaha. Life is Good !!
Thank you so much for watching and for sharing your experience 😊
Love your video.
Great video and really liked your content. Do more videos like this... BTW: What city or area do you live in the Philippines?
Bacong on Negros Oriental
Rule #1-never take a woman to a movie on a date until you are a committed couple. Sit across from her, look her in the eyes, read her body language, and most importantly ask her questions!
A valid point.
Solid comment!
Those standards are way too ridiculously
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Looking good Mark!
Mark, I've seen your vlogs from the beginning! You are the only expat that I know who came poor to the Philippines and somehow you've made it in such a short time: comfort, virgin wife, a child, nice expensive rent house and all the others hate you because they envie you since they are not able to accomplish the same you've done! Congratulations!👍👍🍻🍻
Thank you for your kind words. Your comment made my day
Happy for you Mark you're right.
Awesome content.
- real talk
Thank you 😊 So glad you liked it
So true..
good avice
Mark is right in everything he said
I was on my way when I found your channel, and will be there in a matter of a few weeks... will see you around! Thanks for your content!
Great. I hope I get to meet you 😊
The problem with getting involved with a filipina is that you have to support not only her but extended family members, so your money then may not be enough... who knows. This is from what I have heard not my personal experience.
I make a thousand and moving very soon to Dumaghetti
Thank you for watching ☺️
$1,000 you won’t be rich there. Hope you know what you’re getting into.
He can move to Davao province.
Awesome!! What was your age when your youngest child was born?
Philippines is how you make it . With my wife Gemma i have made hundreds if not thousands of friends . Just be an outgoing person treat Filipinos with respect and you will servive , you will receive the same . Expats do not interest me i came to the Philippines to get away from all that ..
Sure, but health care is an issue in the Philippines.
I disagree. Most health issues can be delt with here at a fraction of the cost in America
Great Video, what roughly is the cost of a place like yours on the water there going for
$500 to $1000 a month
Mark I’m always stressing I’m a single person struggling living paycheck to paycheck it’s expensive now more than before I worry about things breaking my car bills ect ect it’s difficult the value of the dollar it’s less
Maybe it's time for a drastic change
Philippines?
Define "poor"
The official poverty rate in America 2022 was 11.5 percent, with 37.9 million people in poverty and its rising pretty quickly nowadays..many Americans don't even have 21$ a day(powery threshold in the Us)
Thank you for watching and for sharing this information 😀
Drive rideshare for a year or two, save up then go over there .
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Sir hello. If you have information regarding health insurance coverage please share that with us.
I'm sorry I don't 😞
A guy can’t even go out and have 2 or 3 beers without getting gouged in America 😮
The cloud above me wont pass........so i will remove myself from under the cloud.....coming soon😊
Good one
You said in the comments they went up on your rent.. how much did they go up and what rent are you paying now? Thanks 😊
$600
@@stevesilver7437 thanks 👍.. that's cheap for a nice place like he has.. I would pay that🧐👌😃🥂
5% raise rather not disclose my rent
Be careful they may go up on your rent very soon
Already did last week
@@everymanhasastoryI figured they would Mark. I think if you really like it in that place. Try to get a 2 or 3 year lease 😊
Only rich Filipinos are rich in PH foreigners in PH can't own properties full business ownership & have very limited rights foreigners can be naturalized PH citizens if born & raised in PH which is not the case of newcomers
If the govt allow the foreigners to buy property. Real state eill be skyrocketed. If you want to buy property near beaches.you cant byy anymore unless you are rich.look at thr chinese investors in canada.prices is soaring so high. And locals cant own anymore. They can have it if theyre on housing loan.pay for 20-25yrs but yiur nrighbors are just empty residential fue tovexprnsive rent or dorrounded by rich foreigners.
Not enough in Makati though
How much $$$ U need in Makati????
Yes. Ive heard it and BGC are expensive compared to Dumaguete
@@orbea1956 A lot more than Duma, the rent is very expensive. I stayed there for 2 month a few years ago.
Any upscale areas in Philippines?
Try Taguig City in Metro Manila. It's about as upscale as you'll get.
In the are of CDO Mindanao they have a very wealthy are up the mountain that is an area I will be checking out 😊
Forbes park
Yes but just as expensive in those areas as big cities in USA😊
Do you play sports, Yeah Mate do you play sports...................
No. Just snorkeling and hiking
Stop feeding people fake dreams, you can't be rich on $1500 or $2000 in the Philippines. Sure you can live comfortably, maybe stress free for the most part, but you aren't rich on that much money. When I first visited the Philippines before inflation went crazy in the USA, I could live cheaper in the USA with western standards than I could in the Philippines if I wanted the same western standards, and that was still giving up many things like downsizing from a 4 bedroom home to a 2 bedroom condo with much smaller rooms. I still maintain my house in the USA which I own as well as rent in the Philippines because I can afford both because I am not on a $1500 budget. Most people won't be able to find a beach house in the Philippines that they can afford, nor one with western standards. Most beaches that I have seen have a bunch of squatters living next too them, not homes that I would want to live in. Where I live to rent a half way decent furnished home or apartment is 35,000 php and it's not on the beach. So $600 for rent, and then 5,500 php for electricity so another $100 at a min. Then add in water and internet and half of your $1500 budget is gone. So that gives you about $25 a day to live on, not exactly rich. But to a Filipino only earning $10 a day, maybe they would think that is rich, it is not.
That is the truth. I have lived here 18 years. Life on $1500 a month would be close to the bone. If your lady turns out less than thrifty, you are in trouble. Few doctors make as little as suggested, just those in the far provinces. A top of the line doctor who deals with your cancer (heaven forbit) is a specialist trained abroad and prescribes treatments that will kill your wallet. No sir, no $1500 am month and live like king. You will live a very modest life style. Come to the Philippines for a long stretch, check out many areas, certainly beyond Dumaguete, and determine if it is for you. That said, the Philippines is a lovely place to live. For some.
@@DustyRhodesjr So, would a monthly income of $ 6,500 USD be sufficient to live a privileged and stress-free lifestyle in the PI ?
Why do I have to pay for your channel??
My channel is free. What are you talking about?
@@everymanhasastory What is a gold membership?
To be rich in the Philippines 🇵🇭 is easy.. just buy KFC 🍗 throw away those chicken bones and the philippino would be content with those bones by just picking them up and re_cooking them as pag pag dish ..
😂... too easy.