Okay, the challenge is: decision, decision, decision
Being retired but don't have enough money to live on as originally planned is truly a challenge for me these days.Okay, I can keep living in California, one of the most expensive county in the nation and keep working until I die, but close to my children and grand children whom I adore and love, or move to France, live modestly with a part time job or retire in the Philippines where I can live like a queen (no rent, water bills, and cheap way to live based on the dollar worth). Live back in Cali every summer and go to PI every winter. I am strong and healthy so the least of my worry is health care.
Right now I am tired of working full time just so I can continue traveling but if I stop working I would live very miserly and that is not an option that is favorable for me.
So what should I do? I guess the challenge goes on unresolved.
Do you guys have any challenges that are wrapped around your leg, it feels like you are dragging a ball of chains?
Anyways, I am just venting. I guess. Venting is cathartic isn't it?
Thanks for reading my blog.
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I've often thought of moving to Panama for the same reason, and there's a large population of ex-patriots there, (and many other countries similar). Mexico has a large population of ex-patriots for the same reason.
It's a tough decision to make, being far from family. I'm not ready to make that decision yet, but wish you all the best on this. There are many who have made the move and are more than happy with their decision.
Oh yes, I have so many friends who already live in Costa Rica, Puerto Rico and Mexico. They are happy I guess.
I found a site that was made by ex-patriots and their opinions and challenges of living out of their country of origin. It wasn't a 'sale' site, promoting everything good, it was an honest look at how people liked and/or disliked and integrated into their surroundings. If you can find such a site on where you want to live, you may find get some more insight and first hand knowledge.
Second, I can fly back and forth here to be with my children, should I opt for that. They each have their own house and would be more than glad to accommodate me although, I would rather not. My youngest daughter is single and so is my son and it wouldn't be a hassle to be with either of them.
I think I am leaning on giving more of my years to a full time work like 24 more months and see where it goes. But the Philippines is very inviting and financially good for me.
Thanks.
You're still working full time, don't know how you do it...
24 months is another two years, which for you could seem very long and tiresome, hope you come to your decision sooner than later, I also hope retirement or semi retired will be your option more so than it being forced on you.... to your good health, long may it remain with you
Only joking
He did ask me if I knew how to swim! What do you think he meant by that?
If I were you Jim, I'd be a little worried
Grannies shouldn't be pushed of buses but still they are
My favorite is; Work your whole life and save your money in a bank savings acct and when you retire, start spending the money until t runs out or you drop dead, whichever comes first.
There's no law that says once you retire you can no longer earn any money. There are lots of perfectly legal ways to make money other than selling your time & labor.
I will not consider ever to be permanently away from them. Thanks my friend.
Politics.
something right.
OREGON!!!!
Thanks..
Now make 40 5 minute videos of you taking parts of a car apart. Upload those to your LJ Automotives channel. Now go to Creators Studio and e sign the ad money release.
Continue with other topics and channels. It is the easiest money imaginable. Once you have a 1,000 videos up with all of them earning money every month, forever (remember to set up a trust fund and an LLC so the income becomes an inheritable gift to whoever) go to the beach and sunbath, or go skiing, or something. YouTube will pay you.
Can I hire you as my manager then?
I tried that 20 some odd years ago and found that the saying is true. It had changed so much that it just was not "home" anymore. My memories were now just memories. Probably best to stay in Calif. just stay out of the CASINOS..
It really doesn't matter if your channel is about how Jesus can be bribed on Judgment Day, the best perfumes, your skills as a dog walker, or how an electric light works. There are now billions of folks watching YouTube out of boredom every day, some even sleep with it on, and every one of them is a potential ad revenue generator to you.
Note also videos placed on YouTube a decade ago still get views and can still earn you money and will for as long as Google and it's descendants exist.
- good idea - cheap living , plenty of foods , much to do in retirement. That program was very interesting in particular for retirees - go for it ! studecar
Ok, I haven't a clue how will that work but if it doesn't work out, maybe it wasn't meant to be?
Well it looks like it is working good for you then?
I wasn't able to do that Wen even if we had planned it because of some financial poor decisions, both on investments and businesses.
I can understand your delimma pretty much! Maybe you could find a business you can work from home and still have your freedom to travel or whatever! When I retired, I did this.
Thanks. Ken made a very good suggestion but I am not quite into digesting that much yet.