I just turned 62 yrs old and if I file for social security benefits now I can get almost $2000 a month. I just started watching your video and some from a few other Thailand vlogers and I'm planning on making my move to Thailand next year. Thank you for your videos.
I just turned 62 as well. I’m in Canada and got my Canada Pension Plan benefits but have to wait until 65 to get my Old Age Pension. Then I’ll bring in about $2000 Canadian. I’m also looking at spending most of my retirement travelling and living in SE Asia including Da Nang Vietnam. Cheers
I took SS at age 65. Mostly becasue I wanted to roll into Medicare. I don't get much SS money (as I have a defined benefit package from my state pension plan). Oh well......I can't really complain. "I made it this far!"
I started eating at that very Chinese-style roasted duck and red pork noodle and rice shop on Phetkasem Hwy near the town center twenty-four years ago. The kids now run the shop, but it is still the same recipes, delicious, affordable, and consistent.
@@RetireandGo Another restaurant that has been around that long in Hua Hin is Krua Kannikar. Famous for their kanom jeen, fried chicken, and laab near the railway station 190 7 Prapokklao Rd.
Hello Chris!! Our update for you as we are all retirement family. House just went up for sale. 98% of all our "stuff" has been sold or donated. The other 2% in a 10x12' storage unit. We are staying in hotels or timeshare rentals until we depart for Malaysia this Spring. Just pending the house sale and signing the forms. It has taken a year of prep to get to this point. We are ready to launch in a few months!!
A lot of work selling a house, 98% of your stuff, and renting a place until you take off for Asia. My method exactly, except I left for China. I'd prefer Malaysia as they speak a significant amount English and Mandarin there (my wife is Chinese), but we needed to be closer to her elderly parents. We go back to the US in March to sort through all the boxes we have in storage in preparation for shipping (flying) it over to our new condo. Fun times, you will soon get to enjoy too. Good luck.
I just visited KL & Thailand. I am attracted much by these 2 countries, and personally Thailand is more open, kind and diverse to live after retirement. Btw I am from eastern China and nearly 50s in a half retirement state.
I took my children to Bangkok last week and they were surprised at how cheap and sophisticated the city was. They enjoyed the cheap food and services. What they didn't like was the weather. lol
Massage? I'm embarrassed to say for the last month, my wife and I have been getting an hour to 90 minute massage at least every other day. Sometimes every day. They have the art of massage down to a science. And yes, 5 to 10 dollars. At the beach, its less 5, but we like the air-conditioned rooms. In the States, an hour massage will set us back at least $100 plus a $20 tip. How often we have a massage in the States? Rarely.
@@Re3iRtH : We’re in Pattaya right now. Heading to the Philippines later today. They give great massages in the Philippines, but nothing compared to Thailand. Thailand also has an ancient technique called Toksen where they use different size hammers on your body to release stress. We actually have a spa in our condominium in the Philippines, Nice to relax with a 90 Min massage before bed.
@@methemonkeyking I just spent 14 months in the Philippines and had to get out - could not take the barking dogs, noise pollution, burning trash, low quality food (deep fried and sugar everything) and internet going out in broad daylight almost every day. Agree the dating and massages are very good in the Philippines :) But the infrastructure and unhealthy lifestyle their got to me after a while.. I am now in Kuala Lumpur for a couple of months but looking at Da Nang or Hua Hin next.
@@methemonkeyking I have to admit my girlfriend wants to give me a massage every day or every other day so we go to a spa maybe 2 or 3 times per year for a paid massage.
Aloha my friend, another sunny and beautiful day in Hua Hin. Blue skies and ocean, now that is one relaxing location for retirement. You are spot on the USA retirement situation. Social Security is the great government Ponzi Scheme. I enjoy your adventures to spot mom and pops restaurants and the pork and duck looks so yuummy. Another very informative and educational video. And great recommendation for massages.Maybe your best recommendation for massages in Hau Hin or Bangkok. Mahalo
Thank you for your wonderful inspiration 👍 You show us all what is possible! We’re working to be financially free in about 1.5yrs and can hardly eat to join in the travelling/exploring life too! 🙏
100% truth right there!! I hope you get to see your kids soon Chris. I have a feeling it might be your "next" stop. Making my 1st Thailand trip tomorrow. Long flight, but I'm stoked!!
Great video. Chris video with my morning coffee. Kick starts my day with inspiration. Glad I found your videos. They keep the positive vibes flowing. Cheers Friend.
Completely agree about Luxury (or Vacation )style full time travel vs a more budgeted lifestyle. After a couple years of traveling- my experience has been that you simply get more experience and interaction with locals and expats when traveling low cost. I have never met or made long term friends with the staff from a luxury resort like I do when I do a home stay, stay at a local family run hotel, find small restaurant or bar run by a local or expat. It’s just not the same. Sometimes money can insulate you, even if you have money for more luxuries - you’re probably better off not spending it.
You are absolutely correct with government help..They are not your friends..I learned early on to fend for myself..Started a business,saved and invested..Let the money work for you I always say..This should be taught in school at an early age,but the system wants to keep you obedient and controlled..I’ve always gone against the flow..Keep up the great videos and hoping to meet you in Jomtien in February/March..
With the unpredictability of everything, looking after yourself and not relying on anyone else seems like the best idea. But how do you feel about the idea of renting forever vs having a property somewhere that you own and fall back on if you need a plan B?
Australia is in he same boat as America. I know plenty of people leaving Australia for better countries to live. Plenty of smoke and mirrors in Australia and if you take all the government lies away, the system is broken beyond repair.
hi loved the video. I ran across your video researching my move to Thailand. I am 55 and planning to sell all my stuff and move as well. Do you have any good resources on investing in dividend stocks? Would be great if we could have a conversation about it. I plan on moving in Jan 2025.
I loved your video…. I’m 52 and need to retire for the same reasons you said… I think I have 2-3 years max left…… I’ve been trying to study the dividends approach but not feeling confident. …. I went to to Krabi twice last year In Aonang, and can not wait to retire there…… help me out sir🙏🏻🇹🇭🙏🏻
What percent return are your dividend stocks getting? Does it beat the higher yield savings accounts that give around 4.5% - 5%? Also if you're still in Hua Hin you should check out Ratama Duck Palo, best duck noodles I've ever had.
I'm in Dodge and overworked.. raising retirement age to 69 ..What, Wow? My body is also heading down like yours was in the US over-workplace. What Dividend Stocks do you advise to make $40,000 year tax free?
Im curious as to the date of filming as I've heard from November for a couple of months its not best beach in hua hin but it looks perfect of your vids. I am asking due to planning my travel. Thanks Chris any info will help big time
Very relatively information for All ! Thanks for taking the time to show us how it can be done ✔️ You have a Good heart smart too ...and you Crack me up 😅 too . Good on you from Australia 🇦🇺 😊
also do you think Hua Hin is the best place to retire? i was thinking of Samui, but its an island, so probably more expensive than hua hin. i appreciate so much your videos. you just motiavate me to plan ahead. i so need it, ty ))))
Samui, hands down. So many people put money ahead of happiness. Samui is a tropical paradise with beautiful beaches, fantastic swimming in the ocean and plenty to do. And if you are on a budget you can rent a cheap house or find cheap rooms by the month once you get there and scout around.
Good thinking Chris. Anyone who relies on the government for their health or retirement is looking at disappointment. Fortunately, Canada seems to have a sustainable federal pension program. But if it fails, we are still going to enjoy it anyway.
Medicare doesn't cover you if you're living overseas. So, maybe keeping a home base in the US and venturing out for long trips overseas may work best. ALso, heard that you can't get travel insurance (medical insurance) after age 79.
Just ran across your videos. Very interesting. Im in a similar situation to you. How is the dating in thailand for guys our age? I dont drink and am not interested in bar girls. Kind of rules out a lot of dating in the west.
Hi. I have been following your journey and it’s very inspirational. Been going through child custody legal battles for 8 yrs now and see no end to it all. Looking at changing my life and doing what you are doing. After Covid lockdowns I have started travelling back to Thailand again. Would like to know your name, if that’s ok. Very inspirational, keep up the fantastic work you are doing. Peter
Do you ever get any problems with Thai immigration going in and out? I mean as I understand it, you get 60 day visas twice per calendar year, do you go into Thailand more than 2 times per year?
Great video, Christopher! Did you change your HI tax residency to TX before you became an expat? If so, how did you do that without having to reside there?
I am living in USA and I am coming to Thailand in January, like your videos very much, can I join your journey in Thailand ? Can I have your contacts please?
Can’t believe how many Americans are not prepared for retirement at 65... 😬 If we all invested in dividend stocks like this, we could retire earlier, right?
Love your content! But have you considered visitng North Asia such as China and Japan? You would be surprised at the low cost vs value there too! ( recommend Yunnan, China)😊
@@RetireandGo fantastic now in Hong Kong tomorrow Bejing. Good to hear you can hang . Your videos will help a lot guys wise up and leave Dodge. Like you said SocSec not going to sustain.
Hello Chris . I was curious about the insurance I would ned. So I went to your recommended website. I found that being 75 is a no-go with them. They insure up to 69 years old... They were polite enough, but I would need to find a different company. Love your videos and be carful around those wild critters you keep finding. 🤣
With the cost vs quality of medical and insurance youre better off going to small local clinics in shop houses (very cheap) and in worst case scenario flying home. Thats the catch of living here.
Social security isnt meant to be the solo fund for a retirement. Everyone has always had the ability to invest. Im absolutely tired of hearing about people pushing off responsibility away from themselves.
Yes sir taking control that retirement not relying on any gov or private institution that will fuck you up and stil you have to pay them fees and taxes.
could you do a video perhaps about the best way to change your state residency and to maintain residency if you never go back to the USA? This was a great video overall.. (although still trying to understand the peculiar ending with the ninja cat and the voice over🤣)
Check out the RUclips channel Grounded Life Retirement Travel. They have a video called “Why retirement travelers get a South Dakota drivers license before moving overseas” which should answer your question.
Thanks Chris, you are realist and your plan seems to be working. Always good advice from you. Do you ever get lonely? Is dating in your plan? Would love to know. On a separate matter if your around Bangkok and or Pattaya around Christmas time I would love to catch up for a beer. Cheers!
Full retirement age (FRA) changed from 65 to 67 in 1983, and it was phased in over 20 years. (It's 67 for anyone born in 1960 or later.) Hopefully they would phase it in again - that would mean anyone within 20 years of 67 would not be affected. There are other knobs they could turn to adjust things, though. Who knew that the so-called population bomb in the 70s would turn out to be an implosion not an explosion.
I hope they phase it in over 20 years. I’m 50 and hoping to get something. Personally I think a better idea is to remove the cap on contributions. The rich might pay a little more and that is the sticking point - they have an outsize influence on policy.
it is such a pretty and laid back place, only thing i wish i knew before i came here is that you can pretty much not walk on the beach in dec/jan because of the tides which are extra high :(
First time coming across your channel. Excellent video. I'm in the same boat as what the article says, so earlier this year I moved to Cambodia. Still have to work, but expenses have dramatically decreased while quality of life has dramatically increased. Cheers from Cambodia!
@mikestout9588 The only requirement/documents I needed was to have a TEFL, which stands for teach English foreign language, certificate. There are literally dozens of places where you can get one, online and in person in a classroom setting. I went with a 120 hour program, which seems to be the minimum that potential employers are looking for. In Cambodia, no college degree is necessary to obtain a teaching position, just the TEFL. When I arrived in Cambodia I took a nine day job assistance program that included on the job training. Upon completion of that program, I had a job offer within 3 days.
We would love to retire in Asia but we are already 72 and getting older. We have all our Canadian pensions so we can afford plus we own a house but we are kind of scared to make that move.
I can't retire until 67 my Mom and Dad could retire at 65 my mom retired early at 62, my husband is 9 years younger than me and probably won't get to retire until he's 69!
Social Security is not a Ponzi Scheme. But one major political party certainly has no interest in shoring it up. If they succeed in avoiding doing anything to shore it up, benefits will be cut and retirement age requirements for 'full' social security will certainly go up as you stated. So yes, there is real reason to be concerned which way America goes, but the trend over the last few decades has certainly been to make American citizens as miserable as possible. And so I retired to China. Good luck everyone!
Looks great, but many things can happen. A few years ago, two people that were very close to me, my good friend and brother, decided to move to SE Asia. My friend was like you, hoping around countries enjoying life, saving money. He was very healthy like you and in his early 50s. He thought he had beat the system by living this nomadic life overseas. My brother was quite wealthy and simply wanted to live in SE Asia to get away from the hassles in America. He wanted more "freedom." He was living quite well in Bangkok. Unfortunately, my friend had a heart attack while in Thailand and could not be saved. Not long after, my brother was involved in a bad road accident that put him in the ER and ICU in a very highly regarded Bangkok hospital. Even with all of his money he could not be saved because this hospital (which is thought of as one of the best in Asia) just didn't have medical personnel that were capable enough to see him through. Both were sent back to the USA for autopsies and it was determined that they could have been saved if they were in better hands. My friend's cause of death was not from the heart attack but from malpractice. My brother passed due to inadequate training of medical staff. None of this was ever disclosed to me because there is no such thing as malpractice in these countries. I wonder how many people are dying due to the same reason. We have a system in place in America to help reduce this. It's called malpractice lawsuits. It puts pressure on medical staff to always be diligent and always be armed with the latest equipment and continuing education. This is a lesson for you and everyone else to never overlook something like this. America has it's share of problems. And medical care costs are ridiculous no doubt. But you cannot put a price on human life. If a life threatening situation arises, I want to be in the best care possible. Please be careful and stay safe.
Well the one that did not have much money would probably be bankrupted and enslaved with debt due to the medical bills. The rich guy sounds really really unlucky. Even in the US there are around 40,000 road fatalities annually. I hope we all live to a ripe old age. Please accept my condolences regards your loss.
@@MarkMark-ji6ts The upside to not living in fear of malpractice and having to buy very expensive malpractice insurance, healthcare providers can provide services much cheaper than US providers. Life is a series of choices, at the personal level and at the national level. Choose wisely.
How are you planning to sell the larger items like furniture and appliances? I'm having a hard time selling these type of items even at 50-65% off, it seems many people are tapped out and not able or willing to spend.
Chris, I agree that congress is likely to raise retirement age and put many older Americans into poverty. It’s sad because just removing the cap for SS contributions would fix the problem easily.
@ you mean giving seniors more tax free earning allowances like increasing the cap for taxation for dividends or income, or perhaps allowing 401k’s to be tapped at lower rates of tax? The problem as I see it is that the government needs the revenue to come in from somewhere. Not taxing seniors on assets will firstly just leave us in the same fiscal position ie a deficit and secondly it will help those with assets disproportionately more than those without. That’s fundamentally going to be unfair and won’t help the people who are really going to suffer. Those who plan on living 100% from SS without any savings will see no benefit and those are the people who will really be hurt by SS cuts. Raising the SS contribution cap will only affect people earning around $170k or more and those people in their prime earning years will surely be glad to secure their future SS for a minimal amount each year. For those earning $300k or more it’s going to be a bigger tax raise but seriously they will also secure their SS.
I had a patient who did just that. She was a widow and was tired of her adult kids and their kids living off of her. She walked away from everything and was adamant that she would not be notifying her kids where she was!
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A comfortable retirement, not a luxury retirement. I cannot say better than that. That's what I want, too.
I am right with you :-)
I just turned 62 yrs old and if I file for social security benefits now I can get almost $2000 a month. I just started watching your video and some from a few other Thailand vlogers and I'm planning on making my move to Thailand next year. Thank you for your videos.
I just turned 62 as well. I’m in Canada and got my Canada Pension Plan benefits but have to wait until 65 to get my Old Age Pension. Then I’ll bring in about $2000 Canadian. I’m also looking at spending most of my retirement travelling and living in SE Asia including Da Nang Vietnam. Cheers
I took SS at age 65. Mostly becasue I wanted to roll into Medicare. I don't get much SS money (as I have a defined benefit package from my state pension plan). Oh well......I can't really complain. "I made it this far!"
Congratulations Arth!
Yes sir, moving to Laos, ASAP. Building a home right now. Bye bye America.
You don't want to live in TL more than 179 days a year as TL is proposing a worldwide income tax on resident expats (180 days or more a year).
Your the man and thank you for giving us all hope and motivation!
This makes me feel great
It is my mission to inspire you in the spirit of bodhisattva
I started eating at that very Chinese-style roasted duck and red pork noodle and rice shop on Phetkasem Hwy near the town center twenty-four years ago. The kids now run the shop, but it is still the same recipes, delicious, affordable, and consistent.
You have been traveling here for some time !
What's the name of the restaurant, the food looks so good
@@RetireandGo Another restaurant that has been around that long in Hua Hin is Krua Kannikar. Famous for their kanom jeen, fried chicken, and laab near the railway station 190 7 Prapokklao Rd.
@ yum!
Hello Chris!! Our update for you as we are all retirement family. House just went up for sale. 98% of all our "stuff" has been sold or donated. The other 2% in a 10x12' storage unit. We are staying in hotels or timeshare rentals until we depart for Malaysia this Spring. Just pending the house sale and signing the forms. It has taken a year of prep to get to this point. We are ready to launch in a few months!!
I loved reading this
You are doing great
A lot of work selling a house, 98% of your stuff, and renting a place until you take off for Asia. My method exactly, except I left for China. I'd prefer Malaysia as they speak a significant amount English and Mandarin there (my wife is Chinese), but we needed to be closer to her elderly parents. We go back to the US in March to sort through all the boxes we have in storage in preparation for shipping (flying) it over to our new condo. Fun times, you will soon get to enjoy too. Good luck.
I just visited KL & Thailand. I am attracted much by these 2 countries, and personally Thailand is more open, kind and diverse to live after retirement. Btw I am from eastern China and nearly 50s in a half retirement state.
@ I agree these are good destinations
I took my children to Bangkok last week and they were surprised at how cheap and sophisticated the city was. They enjoyed the cheap food and services. What they didn't like was the weather. lol
Oh yes
Bangkok is incredible
Why would they be surprised how sophisticated it is? What were they expecting, mud huts?
Thumbs up 👍 Chris
Aloha ! Thank you
Massage? I'm embarrassed to say for the last month, my wife and I have been getting an hour to 90 minute massage at least every other day. Sometimes every day. They have the art of massage down to a science. And yes, 5 to 10 dollars. At the beach, its less 5, but we like the air-conditioned rooms.
In the States, an hour massage will set us back at least $100 plus a $20 tip. How often we have a massage in the States? Rarely.
This is awesome !
Thank you :-)
Are you in Hua Hin?
@@Re3iRtH : We’re in Pattaya right now. Heading to the Philippines later today. They give great massages in the Philippines, but nothing compared to Thailand. Thailand also has an ancient technique called Toksen where they use different size hammers on your body to release stress. We actually have a spa in our condominium in the Philippines, Nice to relax with a 90 Min massage before bed.
@@methemonkeyking I just spent 14 months in the Philippines and had to get out - could not take the barking dogs, noise pollution, burning trash, low quality food (deep fried and sugar everything) and internet going out in broad daylight almost every day. Agree the dating and massages are very good in the Philippines :)
But the infrastructure and unhealthy lifestyle their got to me after a while..
I am now in Kuala Lumpur for a couple of months but looking at Da Nang or Hua Hin next.
@@methemonkeyking I have to admit my girlfriend wants to give me a massage every day or every other day so we go to a spa maybe 2 or 3 times per year for a paid massage.
Aloha my friend, another sunny and beautiful day in Hua Hin. Blue skies and ocean, now that is one relaxing location for retirement. You are spot on the USA retirement situation. Social Security is the great government Ponzi Scheme. I enjoy your adventures to spot mom and pops restaurants and the pork and duck looks so yuummy. Another very informative and educational video. And great recommendation for massages.Maybe your best recommendation for massages in Hau Hin or Bangkok. Mahalo
I appreciate this comment
Thank you :-)
Thanks Chris. It looks lovely there. My wife and I always enjoy watching your vids
I wish you both a great thanksgiving
Great positive energy. I’d love to see your accommodation.
Yes for sure
Check out the first Hua Hin video I did for a full review
Hey, Chris. Your plan is exactly what I'm shooting for! Could you list what dividend stocks you're invested in?
Thank you for your wonderful inspiration 👍
You show us all what is possible!
We’re working to be financially free in about 1.5yrs and can hardly eat to join in the travelling/exploring life too! 🙏
This is so good to read
I want you to live your best life :-)
Greatly enjoy your videos, and common sense approach to investing. Thank you!😮
Thank you
I appreciate this
Yes, I'm doing the same mate. Happy Thanksgiving 😀Watching from sunny Palm Springs. Will be back SE Asian January!
I’m be back next year as well !
Nice
Foot massages are the best. When the use exfoliation on your feet and ancles is amazing.
I totally agree!
I love your positivity! Keep up the great work; I always look forward to your videos.
Thank you for this kind comment
100% truth right there!!
I hope you get to see your kids soon Chris. I have a feeling it might be your "next" stop.
Making my 1st Thailand trip tomorrow. Long flight, but I'm stoked!!
Check out videos next week :-)
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Great video. Chris video with my morning coffee. Kick starts my day with inspiration. Glad I found your videos. They keep the positive vibes flowing. Cheers Friend.
Thank you
I enjoy a piece of chocolate with morning coffee :-)
Sounds great, I have some funds in the s & p but think I need to sell it and reinvest it into dividends
Well I guess when you need the dividends
Growth stocks are sweet too :-)
Inspired me. Especially the meals. Good info. Good video. Thanks.
Thank you kindly
Enjoyed the video as always. I am working my plan now so I can retire as soon as possible!
This is great to read
Keep us updated !
Hello Chris. Very inspirational video. Do you buy some PUTs to protect your stocks from downturns?
I use diversity
I wish I understood all that stuff
You are smarter than me !
I retired at 33 years old in Vietnam i am 37 years old now. I live in California for 26 years.
33!!
That’s incredible
Please start social media and teach others
Fantastic content. Thank you, subscribed. Best wishes to you!
Best wishes to you as well :-)
Completely agree about Luxury (or Vacation )style full time travel vs a more budgeted lifestyle. After a couple years of traveling- my experience has been that you simply get more experience and interaction with locals and expats when traveling low cost. I have never met or made long term friends with the staff from a luxury resort like I do when I do a home stay, stay at a local family run hotel, find small restaurant or bar run by a local or expat. It’s just not the same. Sometimes money can insulate you, even if you have money for more luxuries - you’re probably better off not spending it.
I agree with you
Thank you for this
Well said
I appreciate your channel. I'm a 62 year old female in Vermont. Enjoy your food & wellness videos. Will you go to Bali?
Oh yes
Bali every year
I have videos up to check out :-)
You are absolutely correct with government help..They are not your friends..I learned early on to fend for myself..Started a business,saved and invested..Let the money work for you I always say..This should be taught in school at an early age,but the system wants to keep you obedient and controlled..I’ve always gone against the flow..Keep up the great videos and hoping to meet you in Jomtien in February/March..
Very nice !
What type of business did you start?
@ Custom sofas for 30 years..Retired now enjoying the good life..Seriously considering relocating..The West is too stressful for me these days..
Great video! Just subscribed.
Can you name some dividend stocks worth looking into?
I like lyb
Pick
Rio
O
ABR
PFE
ET
EPD
ENB
With the unpredictability of everything, looking after yourself and not relying on anyone else seems like the best idea. But how do you feel about the idea of renting forever vs having a property somewhere that you own and fall back on if you need a plan B?
Great point
Add a little real estate to your portfolio
Good for long term plans !
The American Dream is now leaving America !
Truth
🎯
And Australia!!
The Dream of the majority of West I'D say..
Australia is in he same boat as America. I know plenty of people leaving Australia for better countries to live. Plenty of smoke and mirrors in Australia and if you take all the government lies away, the system is broken beyond repair.
Great video I especially love the end with the mad ninja attack cat 🐈⬛ 😂
Haha
Yes they come at me
That foot massage.. yes please. Congratulations on 18 k Chris
Thank you kindly
Oh yes those massages really help
How are you doing? Everything ok?
❤ 😂 yep! @RetireandGo
I’d like to know what dividend stocks you are in. Would it be wise to go through a brokerage? I’m still young, I’m 36, but I never heard of dividends.
I will have dividend videos coming !
Very nice, thank you again. Spot on.
You are most welcome :-)
hi loved the video. I ran across your video researching my move to Thailand. I am 55 and planning to sell all my stuff and move as well. Do you have any good resources on investing in dividend stocks? Would be great if we could have a conversation about it. I plan on moving in Jan 2025.
I’m happy to read this !
Check out dividend bull channel maybe
Check out Acacia Venture Capital & Partners, based in Shanghai, invests in EU, US, etc
Could you kindly share with us your dividen portfolio and distribution. Thank you.
Absolutely
I’ll talk much more in videos about my portfolio ok?
I think i missrd where in Thailand you are. I love SE Asia! And Air Asia flights and private car services and scooter rentals are all so affordable.
Hua Hin
Nice area :-)
Another banger! Thank you.
Thank you kindly :-)
I loved your video…. I’m 52 and need to retire for the same reasons you said… I think I have 2-3 years max left…… I’ve been trying to study the dividends approach but not feeling confident. …. I went to to Krabi twice last year In Aonang, and can not wait to retire there…… help me out sir🙏🏻🇹🇭🙏🏻
I totally understand
I will give all the information I can in these videos
Come along :-)
What percent return are your dividend stocks getting? Does it beat the higher yield savings accounts that give around 4.5% - 5%? Also if you're still in Hua Hin you should check out Ratama Duck Palo, best duck noodles I've ever had.
Thank you I’ll check that out !!
I'm in Dodge and overworked.. raising retirement age to 69 ..What, Wow? My body is also heading down like yours was in the US over-workplace. What Dividend Stocks do you advise to make $40,000 year tax free?
I can’t advise but I can just talk about what I do
I like
pick
ABR
ET
ENB
LYB
O
Mo
Sblk
Many others
Do they add sugar/syrup, etc. into the smoothies? If so, I suppose one could request they don’t.
Thanks for the quality content!
Hmm I think fruit mostly
Im curious as to the date of filming as I've heard from November for a couple of months its not best beach in hua hin but it looks perfect of your vids. I am asking due to planning my travel. Thanks Chris any info will help big time
Hmmm
The videos are a few weeks back
But, this is pretty much the scene haha
Do you know where I can get travel or international health insurance for people I. The 70+ age group?
Very relatively information for All ! Thanks for taking the time to show us how it can be done ✔️
You have a Good heart smart too
...and you Crack me up 😅 too . Good on you from Australia 🇦🇺 😊
Thank you kindly :-)
What’s plan b in a market crash when your capital is down 30-50%. Asking for myself too!
Asking because it can be risky to rely on the dividend income without other streams like rent or gig work.
Investing diversity
A little real estate
Bonds
Dividend stocks
We adapt ok? Just keep moving forward
Keep em coming Chris. Enjoying my morning coffee as I watch your videos and dream about the day I can leave snowy Canada 😃🙏
You absolutely can :-)
Have a good day
Happy Thanksgiving!
To you as well :-)
I've traveled all over Thailand including the north rural areas. $2 USD for meals? I didn't see it...especially if the meal includes protein.
Oh yes
Look for the carts
You will be amazed
also do you think Hua Hin is the best place to retire? i was thinking of Samui, but its an island, so probably more expensive than hua hin. i appreciate so much your videos. you just motiavate me to plan ahead. i so need it, ty ))))
Samui, hands down. So many people put money ahead of happiness. Samui is a tropical paradise with beautiful beaches, fantastic swimming in the ocean and plenty to do. And if you are on a budget you can rent a cheap house or find cheap rooms by the month once you get there and scout around.
I think HH would be a nice destination for sure
@@justinj2954 i love Samui, dont know HH tough yet
Hua Hin is the best bang for your buck in all of Thailand. I've been living here 30 years.
@@scotniver7180 what about Khanom? I was there, beautiful deserted beaches, empty roads and cheap
What about the temperature ?
It’s not too bad
This time of year is warm but not unbearable
Love your videos! How can you not pay taxes with dividend stocks or RTFs? Do you have to keep the funds for a certain minimum period?
Always hire a CPA
Let them take care of all tax issues
Every country is different
those dividends, grrrr, i need some help, where can i get info on it? how to practically do it?
Start an online account
Transfer money every month
Buy shares monthly
Start building that retirement
@@RetireandGo i will write you an email. i trust you have good info,
Good thinking Chris. Anyone who relies on the government for their health or retirement is looking at disappointment. Fortunately, Canada seems to have a sustainable federal pension program. But if it fails, we are still going to enjoy it anyway.
Yeah, we are preparing
That’s important!
Hi love your informative vlogs am in a situation like you were previously pre-retirement. Wanted to ask a few questions. May i contact you somehow?
Comment sections work best
Ask on every video ok?
@@RetireandGothanks!
Does changing residence to a low tax state require changing your drivers license too?
That us actually an easy step to do it
Medicare doesn't cover you if you're living overseas. So, maybe keeping a home base in the US and venturing out for long trips overseas may work best. ALso, heard that you can't get travel insurance (medical insurance) after age 79.
@@patrickclark9156 thank you for this information! Appreciate it !
Just ran across your videos. Very interesting. Im in a similar situation to you. How is the dating in thailand for guys our age? I dont drink and am not interested in bar girls. Kind of rules out a lot of dating in the west.
Real dating is good in Thailand you will be happy
Thank you for the information
You are welcome
Have a great day
How much do you pay for insurance
Hi. I have been following your journey and it’s very inspirational. Been going through child custody legal battles for 8 yrs now and see no end to it all. Looking at changing my life and doing what you are doing. After Covid lockdowns I have started travelling back to Thailand again. Would like to know your name, if that’s ok. Very inspirational, keep up the fantastic work you are doing. Peter
It’s my mission to inspire you in the spirit of bodhisattva
:-)
🙏
What hotel are you staying in at Hua Hin? Is it budget friendly?
Check out the first HH video
Great place !!
Doing good bro! 👍🏼
Thank you so much :-)
Thank you for this video Chris. There is another option.
Absolutely
I feel we have some good options
Do you ever get any problems with Thai immigration going in and out? I mean as I understand it, you get 60 day visas twice per calendar year, do you go into Thailand more than 2 times per year?
60 days! Just go enjoy
You can’t go wrong
Do you also invest in high yield dividend ETFs like SCHD or VYM?
Those are both pretty darn good
Do you like them ?
@RetireandGo Yes. Unfortunately, I don't invest in either because of the 30% withholding tax on non US residents.
Great video, Christopher! Did you change your HI tax residency to TX before you became an expat? If so, how did you do that without having to reside there?
Texas allows a few ways to change
I used a family address
Easy
Im just curious, how many miles do you think you walk in a week?
Oh my
Many many
It’s my alternative to running
My knees said no more running haha
Interested what sort of initial capitol do you need to get $2000 in dividends per month , ballpark figure....do you mind sharing a demo portfolio?
Invest in dividend stocks you research ok?
Consistency in investing
Look at your return
The yield
This determines how much you need in the portfolio
Why would you recommend (individual) dividend stocks instead of dividend ETFs?
I enjoy researching companies
I’m not recommending anything though
Just talking about what I invest in
It’s for entertainment only :-)
@@RetireandGocheck out Acacia Venture Capital & Partners, Shanghai, they invest in US, etc
I am living in USA and I am coming to Thailand in January, like your videos very much, can I join your journey in Thailand ? Can I have your contacts please?
Contact right here :-)
Say hello in each video comment section
I try my best to reply
Know and love the duck place mate,just near Soi 51..Enjoy brother
It’s a great one :-)
Thanks Chris great video. Can I ask if get an income from RUclips ?
Enough to fix equipment as it breaks haha
Can’t believe how many Americans are not prepared for retirement at 65... 😬 If we all invested in dividend stocks like this, we could retire earlier, right?
It would build a solid financially prepared society
Love your content! But have you considered visitng North Asia such as China and Japan? You would be surprised at the low cost vs value there too! ( recommend Yunnan, China)😊
Oh yes I have been
I might go again
It’s a bit more expensive
Hi Chris, out of curiosity how much do I pay for ur health insurance thru genki, if that’s to personal, I understand
My plan is about 100
It’s a good plan
How long can you sustain this life style
I dont touch my investments
Just spend the dividends
It’s sustainable
:-)
How is everything going?
@@RetireandGo fantastic now in Hong Kong tomorrow Bejing. Good to hear you can hang . Your videos will help a lot guys wise up and leave Dodge. Like you said SocSec not going to sustain.
Do you not lose your American residency status while living abroad? If you do, then are you subject to tax?
Just traveling as a visitors
Oh yes
Taxes get paid
Dividends are cheap taxes though
Hi Chris, please be careful of those vicious animals we need you to be safe and well so you can bring us more great videos😊
Haha yes true :-)
How much is your rent?
@@shanerock762 about $16 a day
Sweet!
I could just live here
@@shanerock762 all utilities and WiFi included
Hello Chris . I was curious about the insurance I would ned. So I went to your recommended website. I found that being 75 is a no-go with them. They insure up to 69 years old... They were polite enough, but I would need to find a different company. Love your videos and be carful around those wild critters you keep finding. 🤣
I appreciate this feedback!
With the cost vs quality of medical and insurance youre better off going to small local clinics in shop houses (very cheap) and in worst case scenario flying home.
Thats the catch of living here.
Social security isnt meant to be the solo fund for a retirement. Everyone has always had the ability to invest. Im absolutely tired of hearing about people pushing off responsibility away from themselves.
Well said
I agree
SOLID !!!
Thank you :-)
Do you worry about food poisoning? And can you drink unbottled water
Bottled water yes
Yes sir taking control that retirement not relying on any gov or private institution that will fuck you up and stil you have to pay them fees and taxes.
Truth
Build our own retirement
I can struggle on SS in the US or live in Thailand.
Yes for sure!
Enjoy life overseas
could you do a video perhaps about the best way to change your state residency and to maintain residency if you never go back to the USA? This was a great video overall.. (although still trying to understand the peculiar ending with the ninja cat and the voice over🤣)
I’ll work on this
Yes I find cars and dogs around as I enjoy them
It’s just comedy :-)
Check out the RUclips channel Grounded Life Retirement Travel. They have a video called “Why retirement travelers get a South Dakota drivers license before moving overseas” which should answer your question.
@ this sounds very good ! I appreciate this
Thanks Chris, you are realist and your plan seems to be working. Always good advice from you. Do you ever get lonely? Is dating in your plan? Would love to know. On a separate matter if your around Bangkok and or Pattaya around Christmas time I would love to catch up for a beer. Cheers!
Thank you :-)
I’m ok traveling solo right now
I’m enjoying this time
Full retirement age (FRA) changed from 65 to 67 in 1983, and it was phased in over 20 years. (It's 67 for anyone born in 1960 or later.) Hopefully they would phase it in again - that would mean anyone within 20 years of 67 would not be affected. There are other knobs they could turn to adjust things, though. Who knew that the so-called population bomb in the 70s would turn out to be an implosion not an explosion.
I hope they phase it in over 20 years. I’m 50 and hoping to get something. Personally I think a better idea is to remove the cap on contributions. The rich might pay a little more and that is the sticking point - they have an outsize influence on policy.
Good point
The planners could not know :-)
@@RetireandGo like you, I plan on living on my dividends though. Social Security will be the cherry on top but I still want it :)
it is such a pretty and laid back place, only thing i wish i knew before i came here is that you can pretty much not walk on the beach in dec/jan because of the tides which are extra high :(
The tide really does come in!
First time coming across your channel. Excellent video. I'm in the same boat as what the article says, so earlier this year I moved to Cambodia. Still have to work, but expenses have dramatically decreased while quality of life has dramatically increased. Cheers from Cambodia!
What kind of job did you find there?
@mikestout9588 I'm an English language teacher at a private school.
Cambodia is very nice
I enjoyed my trip there
@@MMPlaneSpotting-su3ns Awesome, what kind of qualifications were needed to line that up, if you don't mind me asking.
@mikestout9588 The only requirement/documents I needed was to have a TEFL, which stands for teach English foreign language, certificate. There are literally dozens of places where you can get one, online and in person in a classroom setting. I went with a 120 hour program, which seems to be the minimum that potential employers are looking for. In Cambodia, no college degree is necessary to obtain a teaching position, just the TEFL. When I arrived in Cambodia I took a nine day job assistance program that included on the job training. Upon completion of that program, I had a job offer within 3 days.
We would love to retire in Asia but we are already 72 and getting older. We have all our Canadian pensions so we can afford plus we own a house but we are kind of scared to make that move.
Enjoy the most out of life :-)
Canada is beautiful
I can't retire until 67 my Mom and Dad could retire at 65 my mom retired early at 62, my husband is 9 years younger than me and probably won't get to retire until he's 69!
Social Security is not a Ponzi Scheme. But one major political party certainly has no interest in shoring it up. If they succeed in avoiding doing anything to shore it up, benefits will be cut and retirement age requirements for 'full' social security will certainly go up as you stated. So yes, there is real reason to be concerned which way America goes, but the trend over the last few decades has certainly been to make American citizens as miserable as possible. And so I retired to China. Good luck everyone!
I totally understand where you are coming from
Looks great, but many things can happen. A few years ago, two people that were very close to me, my good friend and brother, decided to move to SE Asia. My friend was like you, hoping around countries enjoying life, saving money. He was very healthy like you and in his early 50s. He thought he had beat the system by living this nomadic life overseas. My brother was quite wealthy and simply wanted to live in SE Asia to get away from the hassles in America. He wanted more "freedom." He was living quite well in Bangkok. Unfortunately, my friend had a heart attack while in Thailand and could not be saved. Not long after, my brother was involved in a bad road accident that put him in the ER and ICU in a very highly regarded Bangkok hospital.
Even with all of his money he could not be saved because this hospital (which is thought of as one of the best in Asia) just didn't have medical personnel that were capable enough to see him through. Both were sent back to the USA for autopsies and it was determined that they could have been saved if they were in better hands. My friend's cause of death was not from the heart attack but from malpractice. My brother passed due to inadequate training of medical staff. None of this was ever disclosed to me because there is no such thing as malpractice in these countries.
I wonder how many people are dying due to the same reason. We have a system in place in America to help reduce this. It's called malpractice lawsuits. It puts pressure on medical staff to always be diligent and always be armed with the latest equipment and continuing education.
This is a lesson for you and everyone else to never overlook something like this. America has it's share of problems. And medical care costs are ridiculous no doubt. But you cannot put a price on human life. If a life threatening situation arises, I want to be in the best care possible. Please be careful and stay safe.
Wow, you really know how to mess up a wet dream. Geez! 🤣
Wild story
Thank you for this
Be at peace
Invest
Travel
Well the one that did not have much money would probably be bankrupted and enslaved with debt due to the medical bills. The rich guy sounds really really unlucky. Even in the US there are around 40,000 road fatalities annually. I hope we all live to a ripe old age. Please accept my condolences regards your loss.
@@MarkMark-ji6ts The upside to not living in fear of malpractice and having to buy very expensive malpractice insurance, healthcare providers can provide services much cheaper than US providers. Life is a series of choices, at the personal level and at the national level. Choose wisely.
Thanks Chris, another great video. I'm selling stuff all the time on eBay & Vinted man and my time is coming. 2027 is my target to be out there.
Beautiful!
That’s the way !
How is eBay selling ?
How are you planning to sell the larger items like furniture and appliances?
I'm having a hard time selling these type of items even at 50-65% off, it seems many people are tapped out and not able or willing to spend.
Chris, I agree that congress is likely to raise retirement age and put many older Americans into poverty. It’s sad because just removing the cap for SS contributions would fix the problem easily.
True
I think allowing tax write offs instead of cash is another option
Thoughts?
@ you mean giving seniors more tax free earning allowances like increasing the cap for taxation for dividends or income, or perhaps allowing 401k’s to be tapped at lower rates of tax? The problem as I see it is that the government needs the revenue to come in from somewhere. Not taxing seniors on assets will firstly just leave us in the same fiscal position ie a deficit and secondly it will help those with assets disproportionately more than those without. That’s fundamentally going to be unfair and won’t help the people who are really going to suffer. Those who plan on living 100% from SS without any savings will see no benefit and those are the people who will really be hurt by SS cuts.
Raising the SS contribution cap will only affect people earning around $170k or more and those people in their prime earning years will surely be glad to secure their future SS for a minimal amount each year. For those earning $300k or more it’s going to be a bigger tax raise but seriously they will also secure their SS.
My retirement plan was easy. I told the family I was going out for milk and never went back.
Haha you nut :-)
I had a patient who did just that. She was a widow and was tired of her adult kids and their kids living off of her. She walked away from everything and was adamant that she would not be notifying her kids where she was!
You can't buy a small bag of cashews for $2 bucks in the USA!😂😅
Nice! They are good