Why I’m Most Glad I Left the USA
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- Опубликовано: 29 сен 2020
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Why did I renounce my US citizenship? In this video, Andrew discusses American politics, recent events, America First, and why he left the US.
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I have lived outside the US for almost 20 years and have traveled to about 50 countries and no way do I have plans of returning to the U.S. I think the U.S. peaked in the 1950s with a couple of tech bursts in the 80s, but now the competition has caught up, and now there are so many more places with more freedom, higher quality of life, and ease of living than the U.S. Beautiful painting in your office by the way.
@Andrew H Scandanavia probably has the best overall quality of life on the planet. I love living in mountainous rural areas with a lot of agriculture full of fresh air and plenty of mountain biking. It all depends on what you need to be happy.
Vacationed in Europe 3 weeks & lived in England 6 months 1994. Loved it. People were normal.
omg!!! you are kidding?? i couldnt get papers in us for 12 years!!!! i am crying every day that i cant come back to us
Great Donald impersonation 👍
@@Englisheasy2 you're not from there so stop trolling..
I spent 6 years, several thousand dollars to USCIS, and 70% of my energy and mental health getting US citizenship and I regret it! I'm in research on how to renounce it and get back my Georgian citizenship. I had no idea that I should have reported to the IRS that I have some properties in Georgia and now I'm going to be taxed because of that although they haven't been purchased after becoming a US citizen. This is absolutely crazy. Only if I had all this information before becoming a citizen would be a lifesaver. This isn't the country of freedom. It is a country of paying taxes in every step you make. Even when you fart. I feel like something is suffocating me to breathe properly.
Only ever get a green card if you're foreign born.
So if you own property or have income and then you become a us citizen you have to pay taxes or your offshore property and income from a different country ?
Well, that's what happens when you give the power to the highest percentile. They evade taxes while you compensate.
I am from Algeria and I am a US citizen. I own 3 properties in Algeria and they never taxed me. Why would you tell them you have foreign properties? You put your foot in the mouth my friend
nOMAD CAPITALIST HAS ANOTHER VIDEO EXPLAINING THIS ISSUE
My Mother an American married my Dad who is a New Zealander and migrated to NZ. My mother surrendered her US citizenship in 2018 with the utmost hesitation but she couldn't comprehend the need to do US tax returns when she hasn't permanently lived in the country for over 30 years. She also retained it just incase I wanted to apply for US citizenship before I turned 18 but I said no at the time. I'm proud of my American heritage but I identify as a New Zealander.
Good choice. No doubt NZ is much better country. Good luck
@A M Nah New Zealand’s WAY better. Its incredibly pathetic to cry about wearing a face mask and being a vaccinated to go to public areas.
@A M Ah, an antivax cultist.
@A M I know you don't trust health professionals, but those pills your psychiatrist prescribed - you need to take them or you'll slip back into your delusions. I hope you get better.
@A M yes,it's just awful we have all those live people.
There are so many homeless in us cities it's unsanitary gross an third world. ..I want to leave so bad
I’m with you 👏🏼
You can
I am getting a one way ticket to Germany 🇩🇪.
To all those who wanna immagrate outta the US this year best of luck from Ireland! Find a new better life where you can.
I saw how bad things became for you guys and I pity you citizens. You deserve a better, more finacially suitable and safer way to live your lives.
Political parties divides your own people into fights, student loans are too much for most young adults to pay, homelessness has increased in parts of the US, housing is nowadays hard to buy for to live in
Not to mention the taxes. The shootings in schools and small towns and people assaulting you for having an opinion that isn't theirs.
What the Hell happened, US?
Gross? They’re still people
Hard to find people nowadays that are moderate and not 100% polarized, thanks for expressing those so needed views.
Living in Mexico since 2017. Best decision of my life.
Can I ask how u did it? I go all the time.
I would love live Mexico
I'm on my way. To Tepic Nayarit to stay for good. I get so much backlash at my choice to leave.
I feel strong in my decision to go. Mexico has changed tremendously in the past 10 years. And all I see is that it has made great strides in making Mexico a better place for all the people of the country.
I'm taking a road trip from California to my home in Mexico next month. And I'm so excited to finally be on the brink of running away from my American home.
Viva Mexico!!!!!
“Being a citizen of countries that are not judgmental”
You really hit the nail on the head. That is the key thing that bothers me about the US. Not only is the government that way, but the people themselves are competing with each other to be more judgmental. There’s almost this hyper-vigilance to be judgmental and to impose your feelings and beliefs.
Society just makes everything worse
Your so right, I have even found myself being more judgmental in the last few years and it shocks the hello out of me. The only person we can judge is ourself and that shoudl be the same for countries.
And the government is pitting one side against the other to divide us and have us fighting with each other rather than looking where the real problem is. We need to wake the heck up. When I go to the Philippines and come back to America, it's hard to deal with the attitudes here after being in such a friendly place as the Philippines.
Yes America has been going down hill for the last 30 years.
Oppression Special Olympics
The best part of the video was when you said “Peace of mind” that is what I’m running away from America, to run toward.
I completely agree with everything you said. I had the chance to go to major cities in Europe with my girlfriend in 90'. It realy changed my perception of the US and the world. I highly recommend that everyone should leave the country at least once in their lifetime. I would do anything to get the chance to leave again. This time for good. Thanks.
@LLT Collection And getting universal healthcare and other safety nets that actually help all its citizens not just the rich.
Very true, you’ll tend to see the very nationalistic Americans, Make America Great Again voters who have never left the United States and don’t have a passport. And unfortunately it’s that ignorance of the rest of the world gets implemented in policies by the leaders. These folks are also shooting themselves in the foot.
@LLT Collection Isn't obesity greater in US than these other countries who offer universal healthcare? Aren't these countries who are taxed a lot scoring the highest in happiness indices? Have you actually traveled in say Europe?
@LLT Collection Good for you. My experience in dozens of years of travel and stay in multiple countries is a little different. If it matters, I am 'brown' and have had much lower instances of racism vs. places in US midwest where I have also studied and lived.
As someone who has visited Europe for years, and lived there awhile not too long ago, I'd say its really not so different anymore in our Internet world, and English is somewhat more common than years ago. I personally found visiting Asia to be closer to the "this is so different" feeling.
Too expensive, too much corruption, too much gun violence!!! I’m ready to move ASAP! PS I love that painting behind you. It’s beautiful!
Move to Dubai .awesome place
Rachelle Kebaili
I feel the same way. I'm horrified with the racism, violence and the price of thing's.
@@Shainnelleracism? Lol. Try China for extreme racism.
With so many new emerging markets, it makes sense to leave. I left last year and not regretting it.
I left the Usa many years ago and don't regret it 1 second. So stressful for nothing in the end.
Where did you go? It's on the back of my mind at times.
I'm glad I left the USA also... I was planning and prepping to leave for years and I left many times and finally I left for good almost 12 years ago because I knew bad was coming for most of my life and I'm 54 now... Adios from the mountains of Guatemala Lake atitlan
Awesome.
Nice. I also want to leave my hometown. I'm ok with the country but not my hometown. I've lived sometime in the U.S. too. Right now, I'd be willing to live whether in my country or overseas just not my hometown, I have had enough with it I beleive. Greetings from Ecuador
@@lephilosopheinconnu3952 Do it.
I'm so glad that you escaped before it's too late!
While people in Guatemala move to the US lol 😆
Left in 2007 and every day that goes by it solidifies my decision.
Where are you now?
@@SenorJuan2023 St. Maarten at the moment. I tend to rotate between the EU, Caribbean and Colombia. How about yourself?
@@Mr.M_I_T I'm still in the states, but will leave within 3 years. Probably nomadic for 2 years. Am considering Colombia for long term afterwards.
I left in 2003. Best f*cking decision I ever made. I have a HUGE client base in the USA, so I didn't want to pay taxes on those earnings. Man, what a difference. I did a grey business from 1999 to 2012 (BIG BUSINESS), but in 1993 I also started this online business. In 2003 I created my Alibaba seller account. Now people send me money X, I take the train in Hong Kong to China buy the product they want for X-Y and keep the difference. I provide such a good service. It blows the mind of the Westerners. I learned to speak Chinese & I've never been freer.... maybe next is SIngapore. Life is f*cking GREAT!
@@SenorJuan2023 Cartagena and Barranquilla is my final two choices for the long term as well. I'll be making the move end of next year, spending about 6-7 months a years there. Good luck and just go for it!
You said Thailand is doing well, well I am from Thailand and for 88 years people have been trying to fight for freedom for the past 88 years. The government, and the monarchy were so corrupted. Citizens were mainly poor. But looking from the outside in the eyes of the tourists, Thailand is gorgeous, it’s also the land of smiles . But Thai people has no
Visa regulations are burdensome.
I’m so sorry to hear that I been in Thailand and I love your Country absolutely gorgeous and the people are respectful , except for the Chinese there they do t know how to behave, but any way I understand that spending dollars it’s different than working to for bahts.
Just don't install a us puppet state
I very much love Thailand and the Thai People, also the food. I really thought highly and respected King Rama IX and his wonderfull wife Queen Sirkit. Every monarch must earn the respect of the people. This is true in every country with a Monarch. I pray for the Thai people.
@@DC-uo5hy Thank you for your comment for the love of Thailand.
For the last 6-7 years Thai politic got worse due to the new king Rama X. He controls the legislative and every branch of the governments. The cruelty towards any citizens that violated section 112, which stated no one can make any comments or criticize the monarchy. Many citizens mysteriously disappeared, some escaped to other countries. Thailand is not a democracy country as it appears to the world, but no Thai citizens can say anything. The current King spent taxpayers money despite the fact that he is the most richest man in the world.
Anyway, if you have an opportunity to go to Thailand as a tourist again, you will not experience anything like those citizens. I wish your next trip to Thailand is better than the first, have a wonderful trip .
Being level headed is a difficult road in North America. I just saw this video, and am surprised that it was released three years ago, not last week. I am a carpenter in Canada, I make way less money than your regular audience (I can crack six figures, but I spend half the year in Brazil). In Canada, on the prairies, I live under snow and ice for six months, and am taxed more than people from the US. I have a highly desirable skill. I have found an ecological reserve in Brazil that is over 15,000 acres big, owned and run by a very wealthy Brazilian man who own part of a gold mine. He is an absolute joy to work with. He has no barriers between his vision and execution. I am going to develop a new way to build sustainable homes that are structurally redundant, and last for hundreds of years. This is viable because of the climate and high quality materials here. No matter how much money I have saved, within the next two years, I'm staying permanently. Rural Brazil is paradise.
I admire you for leaving and finding a better way. I would like to leave but I have kids and grandkids that I like being near. I’m embarrassed by our corrupt government and political system. It’s horrible what politicians and mainstream media has done in the USA.
Thanks Andrew! Your views on rewarding success with the due regard of allowing it to grow to what the market believes is worthy is something I really appreciate. You're always on point!
Thank you.
@@nomadcapitalist USA supports your country! :)
Your speech and actions are of true Liberty, one that the USA supposedly utters to have but does not provide.
To sum up what the USA is: False advertisement.
who needs Paris Hilton when you can have the girl next door who is nicer and more beautiful!!
USA’s largest export is bs
So true! You can't be free in the US. Give up your citizenship and get the hell out before it's too late!
@TravPitt Yup, you're right, almost all (like, nearing 100%) of these major issues are coming from blue states/cities. Red have some of these issues found in blue, but the level of which they are present are.. say not exceeding 10% or 5% max.
@TravPitt The poorest states in America are ran by Republicans. So you have the freedom to have horrible school districts and high crime due to poverty in Republican ran states. 🤣😂
"It is not my problem anymore"... you killed the accent :)
It's a russian accent
2 years later, your decision seems even smarter. The US decline is accelerating.
Your impersonation of Trump's diction is awesome! You could make some extra money...
damn that was actually a really good impression :)
Haha I agree
Alec
Yawn........boring
I jumped to the comments to write this, but then it was the first comment I saw😂
I still live in the US and regret not leaving sooner. It's too bad I didn't know any better before I got wrapped up in University debt.
@nazsmith You're about 8 yrs too late with that info, buddy!! I understand it now that it's too late 😂😂
Where are you headed to? Asking because I live in Europe, and at least in the Software Engineering field the US looks attractive :)
@Brett Steinmann Would your debt trap, i mean university debt be waived if you became a citizen of another country?
@@eugenechin2863 Not in the US. The US won't allow me to expatriate until all debts have been settled.
@@danavram8437 I have no particular destination in mind. I'd for sure spend some of the year in the Philippines since my wife (and me) has family there. sure Mexico, Costa Rica, Thailand, and Vietnam all look nice, but I'd like to explore a little bit to figure it out. I'd like to check out eastern Europe and South America more.... maybe even Africa. Sorry for the late reply, I only just saw your comment.
So, I live in canada. Everytime I go to the store to buy anything, a lawnmower, a screwdriver, a TV , an electric razor, a shirt, a cell phone it's made outside of the country...usually china. We make nothing here. What we do have is homes. People from China are buying them and bidding up the prices so our kids can't afford to buy them. Do we see any problem here?
I live in Canada and I love it. It’s affordable.
Was a group of people responsible for destroying your nation and enacting these policies? Not sure but I was Expelled from 108 Schools but it was Never my Fault...
@@pptx24 - I take it you don't live in Vancouver......
I am really digging the color grading of your new videos. Well done Andrew.
Glad you like them.
Andrew you are speaking to so many people on both sides of the aisle. Thank you.
I agree with everything you said. How I wish I was younger to do some of the things you're doing. It's too late for me now and will tell my kids and younger friends. Wish you much luck and happiness. Thanks and love it when you said with the right diction: Not my problem now.
You still don’t understand the threat of China. US and other countries don’t necessarily need to bring all jobs home just stop feeding China. Companies should move to Vietnam, Indonesia, or India.
you get it . NC is pretty short sighted and dumb to think CCP china is better. Its a ccp dictatorship and taxes are not low either. And rich chinese get out like NC but dumb NC thinks Trump is wrong to criticise china !
@@davelawson2564 I'm Chinese (to move out to the non-US West). We don't have the kind of global taxation like the US, but we do have internal regulations that prevent our foreign currency from being brought out of the country (though it is anyway). As costs in China are going up, traditional industries are flooding to our neighbour countries, and that is following the logic of gaining more profits by lowering the costs, whether Trump wanted it or not. NC is against the US to the level where this particular nationality is not going to bring him more benefits than drawbacks, especially since he is a nomad. He couldn't justify his expatriation without criticizing the US approaches to addressing their own problems through demonizing China and controlling their own citizens in every possible way.
@Midnight who told you ? the nutcase xi jinping ?
China didnt Steal the Jobs. China was GIVEN The jobs from corrupt Politicians and Bankers.. They are not called nation wreckers for no reason...
@Midnight :-0
You are sharing the sentiment that I see and feel a lot - lack of freedom and lack of safety in the US. Also Andrew this video in particular helped explain a lot of questions that I had. Thank you
I left a long time...Never been happier or healthier in my entire life...Get busy living!
Where did you go?
So great that you got out before it was too late!
Thank you for your information. I just discovered your channel and I'm learning a great deal.
Interesting and timely report. I feel the same way.
You brought up some good points. I think it will not get better now.
I’ve been telling people for a long time now that countries like VietnamJamaica, and Thailand are more free that the USA but no one believes me. Thanks for explaining this today Andrew.
Very true. America is only free for the rich.
You’re an idiot - ever heard of the yellow and red shirts in Thailand?
In Thailand you are killed for insulting the king. Give us a break. You’re brainwashed by the left.. who ironically want to enslave you more.
@Ericson Smith I lived in Thailand for 4 years and I’m currently in Vietnam and have been since March. You don’t know what you’re talking about. You can’t even own land in those countries lol
skillfuldabest ugh you people keep thinking of freedom on the macro level. You think of governments and laws. You’re not thinking of the freedom to do what you want in your own home. Paint whatever color you want. Less local business regulations. How to school and raise your child. No Damned Karen’s. It’s not about Trump or Biden or dems or Republicans. It’s about what you can do. This is why Americans are enslaved now. We focus on the political horse race and not on getting our own house right. We never think or accept the fact that maybe, just maybe we should go where we are individually treated best
skillfuldabest I think you should go home then since it’s so bad there.
I had to leave Hawaii and a job in a hospital for 28 years. Then 3.5 years ago our brilliant politicians and fat governor cut Medicaid and healthcare severely. My hours were cut drastically and many staff were laid and fired. Our ICU was always short staffed and severely short staffed on the weekends. I quit my unstable job and my cobra payment was $600 a month FU HMSA. I retired early and moved overseas 2 years ago. The best decision I have ever made . Hawaii has become unaffordable. Total insanity the price of everything housing, utilities, damn phone bill is outrageous . It wasn’t always like that. When I tell expats from Canada and Europe how high and expensive our healthcare cost, they are shocked
Leslie Stenta just left Safeway in Hawaii Kai, $15 bacon, $9 gallon of milk etc... ridiculous.
@Akira S when I grew up in Hawaii 70-80’s, it was great and paradise. One job , lived in a nice townhouse and drove a brand new Celica. No financial stress. Then in the mid 80’s, 2 jobs, always stress and anxiety. We started to have a homeless problem more than 2 decades ago and it has exploded everywhere on the island. Growing up I maybe saw 1-2 homeless at Ala Moana park. The cost of living is double or triple what you pay on the mainland. I visited Colorado and kept asking are you sure it’s only $13 dollars for 2 tacos and wine, did you miss something.
Can I ask where you went? I’m also thinking of leaving the US. I’m looking at the Philippines, Mexico and Thailand. Any suggestions/info would be much appreciated.
I heard from people in Kauai and service members how ridiculous the prices for everything are. Absolute bonkers
Love the painting behind you. Great information. Thank you!
Thank you.
Spot on!
Excellent discussion. This one really put things in persepctive. Many thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you so much for these videos. Hope to see you this May
Very good point and video Andrew, thank you
You are the man I appreciate you and the time you take to teach us amazing can't believe your advice is free I will be in contact soon
Its the West - many regulators see easy money taking it off people who work hard. "If we run out of cash, we will just raise more taxes."
Well said! Keep on the good work!
Nicely put. So true these words you speak.
It is true, my best friend and his American wife wanted to do business with an English Bank and set up a trust. Because she was from the USA the bank declined their business.
Nyc doesn’t like small business but Florida does
Wow 457 comments in three days... Keep it up Team Nomad. This channel has grown a lot of the last few years.
Glad to have you, Chris.
The taxation in the US is oppressive, I’m working on moving out of the US next year.
Entire Europe has socialist way uf living - not a lot of people have real estate, low income & high taxes. Socialism is a costly system because of taxation for hard working people.
Because they must support lazy people who don't want to work a lot
@@vickVIDEOs3682 Come to California 😂
My father left the US over 60 years ago but still retrained his citizenship.
The last years he had to run around like a headless chicken in his 80's trying to comply with all the new crazy regulatory requirements coming out of the US...
Dont tell me, he needed to do his taxes for the last 60 years? The US is disgusting when it comes to fleecing those that who haven't even lived here for years! As though they are rightfully entitled to money earned overseas! It's disgusting!
If I ever left the US for good am not declaring jack to the US Goverment why should I...the idea of double taxation is disgusting....there is no way the US is coming after all those US citizens around the world even with all its resources...I personally know a person that left the USA for good 19 years ago(Retained his US Citizenship he was Naturalized) but had citizenship in another country and he NEVER paid or Declared anything to the USA with what he earned overseas and he earned very good money...IRS and FATCA can go to hell with their BS regulations.
@@deecarlson3375 Yes, he did. And file a document called an FBAR that discloses foreign bank accounts with the highest balance in a given year of each account.
Worst thing is the entity demanding taxation is not even owned by the government and the real owners don't live in the US. Is such a blatant scam and they keep getting away with it because people are docile and full of fear.
You're a catalyst for inspiring me and others to venture forward, thank you Andrew
I really envy your freedom. I will never have the freedom to leave America as I'm still enslaved by poverty here. But I am happy for you and pleased every time I hear of someone who made it out and is now free. There was a time when I loved it was proud to be American now I am is a shamed and disgusted by what we have become My freedom will now come when I leave this world ... I'm so tired so very tired of all the BS! Take care and good luck to you.
you cant give up
You don't give up brother, I won't either
What are you talking about bro. Yes, things might be bad but there are opportunities everywhere to make money and a good life for yourself. Don't give up. Life is precious.
Keep your head up bro!
You can't be American and talking about poverty unless you are not doing well health wise. Purpose to work and invest in the countries you guys call shithole and you will transform your future
Thank you for your insight. But. The print/painting in the background. I found that piece fascinating. And, it worked so well with everything in the background.
There is an entire movement of african americans who have had enough and for the sake of their families, their mental health and so on. Many are leaving for Asia and Africa. Places where they are welcome. The nomad capitalist nailed it. Go where you are treated best.
@Jessica Smith your right. Then it died. Then the president of Ghana revived it. It was called the year of return. A few celebs attended. That being said Asia is vast. India and China are out of the question. Being black dual kenyan and canadian national i only go where im treated best. I will tell you this know thy self and you shall know the secrets of the universe. I wish you all the very best of luck. As we strive to quite this stupid system. I wish you freedom in your endeavors.
Not sure Asia welcomes black Americans, but for sure Mother Africa needs them and all they can offer.
@@yukyukyuk1335 it depends which part. Japan is far better for african americans than America. India has a very serious caste problem. Chinese attitudes 😒. Alot of Asian youth i have observed LoVE black culture. HipHop is bar none the most dominant genre in music globally.With respect to your comment on African coming back to Africa they are welcome home anyday. Afterall they are victims of a wicked system. Dont gou ever forget that.
@@my0.02cents Interesting about Japan. And you are right: Go where you are treated best. I left the US many years ago and now live in an African Muslim country, and have never been treated better. I simply love the people. Black Americans who decide to leave have my admiration and respect, for indeed the treatment meted them even in recent history has been horrific. So many whites dismiss the fact.
That's the crux of the whole matter: Blacks leaving America to get away from Whites; White to escape from Blacks
Peace of mind is a commodity that is very dear in these troubled times.
I don't think I could ever leave my home. Very interesting perspective you have though, you're certainly free to choose where you live.
Thanks for this video. Useful perspective for my current thinking about the rest of my life.
Excellent information as usual!
In my bookmarks I have a best of all time.... I don't put many videos here this one made it ! Thank you for ongoing constructive insight
My pleasure, Douglas.
People, unless you are making crazy money abroad and have really really thought about it, do NOT give up American citizenship, if you have it. There are various ways, also fully legal, to lessen your US income tax while living abroad.
Why not, some realize the American promise is an illusion and move on
@@jamesmurag863 because its ridiculous. Unless there are massive financial reasons due to taxes, why give it up.
@@GUITARTIME2024 Not all are content with fanning the embers of disfunction forever. It takes living out of the country to realize America is nothing but PR
Yeah I am looking to live abroad too but will not be giving up my AC. You never know what is going to happen elsewhere in the World. Look what's happening in Ukraine now. I am looking to leave the US primarily for a better society with less materialism, crime, and drugs. I also would like universal healthcare and more days off from work. This is not because I am lazy but because I want to work to live, not live to work. Life is way more enjoyable and the people are way more friendly and spiritual in many other countries. Americans are uptight robots. Not all, but most.
Please americans stay in your country, don't spread your shit culture around the world.
Great analysis Andrew!
This is so inspiring thanks for posting this
I love America too much, but I understand and respect your choice.
If you didn't live here at all but still beholden, one could hardly fault you for it!
America doesn’t love you, keep loving this world and Babylon USA
Why?
I agree with dude. People are followers. Why do you need to pick a side when we basically all want the same thing? be a leader and think for yourself.
Great information, thank you.
I am really glad you came, you know the rules, you know the game...
People who work hard… but who really works that hard in the US. Most people just happened to be born into wealth or just know the right person to get in the right positions, or happen to be talented in a field that’s high paying and in demand. People who work hard may work hard for their whole lives and die without really accomplishing anything.
I left two years ago, I couldn't be happier. Even if I ran out of money I am happier no longer being there
Where u moved to?
@@JoaoSilva-ii7ir Philippines, where I was born
Hi Andrew, thank you for this video. I've only recently discovered your channel and am looking into leaving the US for the very reasons you outlined here. It's not as much a financial issue for me as much as it is the way I now see that the US has become: tribal, boorish, ignorant, hypocritical, pushy. Honestly, I've only ever seen a couple of your other videos, and based solely on the comments on your message board I always thought you were a bit of a nut (sorry!). But now, after seeing this video, I think I understand you better and I definitely have a better opinion of you. I may not agree with everything you say, and my specific situation is different from yours, but I think that -- at the core -- we have the same motivations for wanting to leave the US. Thank you for being so frank and honest in this video!
Thank you for sharing your experience, Don.
I'm 60 and I agree 100 percent.
During Bloomberg’s recent RUclips interview with Ray Dalio (titled “Dalio on Impact of Deficits, Election, U.S.-China Tensions”), in response to a question about how an investor might prepare for possible chaos resulting from the current U.S. election process, Dalio said, “The most important thing is to know how to diversify well.” Interestingly, he went on to emphasize the importance of diversifying “by country.”
Sadly America has changed a lot for the worse, particularly in the last 30-40 years. The reasons for this seem numerous but the fact is government entities ballooning in size and intruding in all aspects of people's lives are a huge factor.
Because they let in all trash from the world. By false asylum cases!!!
Glad to find you here. Saw you on an interview recently.
I've been an expat for more than 40 years. My bank in the USA, where I receive my SSI and a corporate pension, is closing my account because I no longer have a address or phone number in the USA. I now receive my pensions directly to my bank in SEA and am closing my USA account today.
Get a DIRECT EXPRESS card for direct deposit of your SS.
wow, I love that painting behind you.
It looks like the work of Anna Matykiewicz.
Totally understand your perspective and am not surprised that you left! This is the current phase I am at, probally where you were about 8 years ago. You are about 9 years older then me I believe Andrew so it helps having a person with the experience you have to learn from and gain insight.
Moving to another place has it's own benefits
@@nafridi1 Yes certainly agree with you on that one!
You understand now why people immigrated to western countries...
I love the smartness and the freedom of mind of this Guy... Instead of juging foreign countries he seeks global opportunities and cooperation... An example to follow.
Been following you for a while ever since I became a digital nomad 3 years ago. I did the foreign income exclusion option the last couple years which worked well.
I made a terrible mistake moving back to the states from Thailand the beginning of the year because of covid... smh... And been trapped here since so I will have to pay full taxes next year. I'm beginning to almost make over 100k per year which will eventually make me have to pay taxes if I make over 103k.
say if I made 200k and I filed for the foreign income exclusion I would have to pay a percentage from the 97k right? And how can I bypass this? Can I just get a residence in Nicaragua or Panama, costa rica, or Puerto Rico? The thing that sucks about Puerto Rico is i dont want to be in that country for 183 days.
I like to travel around every few months to a different country. Is panama the best option? Will their residence program help me to not pay taxes in the states?
I think that you first need another passport. Then a low or 0% residency can help you pay no or low taxes. Consult a professional to be sure
@@noamwolfson935 yeah man i definitely have to do alot more research. Thanks bro!
When im in the states everyones so tense and nerve wrecking. Up in canada, people are so chill. The whole ecosystem is just so much more draining in the US. Not a great place to be in.
My experience in Canada as well it was a relaxed vacation. The locals were very chill amiable and receptive. The states can be polarizing, hectic and stressful. Cancel culture and PC took the fun out of the U.S
People in Canada are much less stressed. Partly because they don't expect to be shot.
"It is not my problem anymore" jajajaja Everyday Mood.
Great segment !!!
What shall it profit a man if he gain the whole world and lose his soul
The vanity crew are here.
You can’t lose your soul. You are your soul. You can definitely lose your moral compass though.
@@plumeria66 In context it means you will Lose your soul into hell. But you are right, in the sense that you are your soul. So it means you will lose yourselfInto hell, and there's no way to separate yourself from your soul, So there you will be forever
So God isn't in other countries? Believers can and do serve in many places whether they are well off or not. The fact that the U.S. is becoming more difficult to live in and people may want something different and or better is not a bad idea. Maybe some of us will be able to serve freely as we don't have so much burdensome Gov't regulations to worry about. God bless.
There is no god damned soul, there is being a fool and hanging around a bad situation for some crippling patriotic notion.
I'm guessing you quickly decided that going to Canada was not a good idea.
There is nothing worthwhile in Canada and the government has become xenophobic....
As much of an avid nomad capitalist fan I am, you also need to point out that China banned U.S. technology first. China banned Instagram Facebook and google from their country. It’s only fair another country does the same in retaliation. Why let someone access your own country’s market if they won’t let you access theirs? It’s just good to point out both sides of the coin when discussing a hot topic and it can lead to a better understanding of the issue.
Love your videos and have watched most of them. Thanks
I think we've just learned that China did the right thing by banning those companies.
As I recall, China placed restrictions on American platforms after Edward Snowden's revelations that the U.S. was gathering data through them and spying on all the world. Admittedly, this is an unresearched statement based on my aging memory.
Exactly. Chinese regulations are so much much worse to the point that they are killing the economy there
@@Mike-fj2lnno they didn’t. They banned them to replace them with their own companies that control every aspect of people’s lives like a science fiction dystopian nightmare. Better to have corporations competing against eachother and the government to exploit you than have one tech company under government control exploit you
if those american brands refuse to obey laws of the country they operate in why would they be allowed to continue? the starting point of your argument is based upon, at best, half truth and not the total truth. you hide half of the picture and pretend to be fair and reasonable, which surly you are not.
I don’t agree with some of what you said, but I do agree with many things you said. I plan to listen more with an open mind. Thanks for sharing!
BEST, most truthful analysis. 💯👍
Agree 100%
Can I just say the color palette and set def you're working with here is top notch.
Great content and guidance, thank you! And oh yes, great impersonation!
Thank you kindly!
I really appreciate your insight
You have an upside-down outlook on some things. Speaking of uncertainty, Malaysia could start a wealth tax tomorrow.
You get it. Bravo.
Im going back to the uk after wasting 60 years of my life in the usa. well actuall minus 6 that we lived in the azores. i was a kid so i had no choice but now that im an adult. i want to go back home. ill take my chances... i know i wont have a megamansion, i wont be able to afford one like here in usa but my life will be richer in so many aspects and i cant wait. i will live in a small town adjacent to a major city so we an have the luxury of a decent hospital but other than that. a plain little bungalow even a fixer upper with a bit of garden and im good... im selling every freggin gthing i have. all of it. gone. im sick of being bogged down by things and im miserable here. so yeah im outta bhere bye bye usa
Isn't going from the US to the UK rather like going from the frying pan to the fire? I mean, home is home, but...
Hello! How did you move to the Azores? I've been wanting to move there since my ancestors are from there
@@DragonM29204 Excellent point, and very well presented. Thanks for the insight.
I wasted many years too. The more you stay, the more you hate that country ! I just regret having spent so much energy thinking it was worth it. I am so glad I left before becoming too old because you get old quickly in the Usa with all the unnecessary stress...
Loved this !!!
Well ...I went after you on another video, but I must admit... I agree with you here - 100%
Now you on point this is what must Americans think that still living in and it's actually not everything has actually changed and I think most people have not woke up to it going to change for the better but it's not. This message is so on time. 🤑
Greetings from Mexico. Life is chill and laid back 😌
I’m happy I watched this video as I didn’t consider getting bank accounts out of the US unless the country I move to requires it. Thanks!
Hi Andrew! Love the artwork! Nice job on the video. Very informative!
Andrew. Thanks. Useful view as always. Where are you Now?
That city looks nice.
But that's the thing though, everywhere globalisation is under retrenchment. Many countries cannot continue with the program.
The thing that makes this video so Cool! (1) The message shared was nice and welcomed (2) The Artwork in the background was tooo Nice and (3) Imitating Donald Trumps voice...LOL was awesome.
You need more subscribers, your channel is highly underrated. Subbed for excellent content!
Welcome!
Totally right Andrew, we work on the real estate business and here in Panama City Panama we are seeing a lot of interest on the high end and luxury market from people looking for options to retire or start a new life elsewhere. Some of them are planning to move in at the end of the year or at beginning of 2021, thinks like safety, healthcare, taxes and cost of living its important to them so we are getting prepare for the wave of all kind of investors that will arrived. We know that its a life changing decision but sometimes you need to take the risk (with the correct advice and proper analysis) to take it .