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  • @OurRichJourney
    @OurRichJourney  หลายเดือนก่อน +12

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  • @evelyngolden2272
    @evelyngolden2272 หลายเดือนก่อน +73

    Also, remember we are guests in these countries, with fewer rights and privileges than their citizens.

    • @OurRichJourney
      @OurRichJourney  หลายเดือนก่อน +17

      Very important to remember that we are guests! Thank you for sharing!!!

    • @jlennertz4018
      @jlennertz4018 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      This is the most important thing to remember. Respect given is respect obtained in reciprocity. The arrogance of some who think they are "special" because they are expats and not immigrants is not astonishing but disgusting.

    • @shinyshinythings
      @shinyshinythings หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Very good point. One example: in Spain it’s illegal to film or photograph police officers (whether you’re a foreigner or not). It’s also illegal to take a photo of someone without their permission, even if they’re out in public - the only exception being performers in festivals and the like. And even if you don’t know this kind of thing, the locals do.

    • @Souletics
      @Souletics 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Excellent information Rich Journey! As we have traveled to so many places we find it easy to lead with respect for another country's customs. More importantly not assuming American cultural norms are the standard for the rest of the world.

    • @dudoklasovity2093
      @dudoklasovity2093 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@shinyshinythings that's so exaggerated. I have taken many pictures of people and never ever had issues with that. You don't need to ask any permission. This is a myth.

  • @carltonedwards8775
    @carltonedwards8775 หลายเดือนก่อน +45

    I always believe whatever my monthly expenses are to add 25% to it. Doing it like that, I never came close to falling behind.

  • @marialeemlb1574
    @marialeemlb1574 หลายเดือนก่อน +55

    another issue is how females are treated, laws in relation to crimes against females, and religion. Great segment

    • @OurRichJourney
      @OurRichJourney  หลายเดือนก่อน +12

      Oh, yes!!!! I’m so glad you pointed that out!!!

    • @YogaBlissDance
      @YogaBlissDance หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      OMG so true, some parts of the world "raising your voice" gets you arrested...if you're black female..."

    • @ms.ednapost
      @ms.ednapost 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

      You mean how “women” are treated?

    • @PinkieSmith
      @PinkieSmith 17 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      @@ms.ednapostWomen and girls, is how I took that.

  • @KO-wu2og
    @KO-wu2og หลายเดือนก่อน +63

    It’s one thing to “get by” in a foreign country where you don’t speak the language on vacation but living in a new country where the language is foreign to you can be entirely challenging. It’s important to be realistic about whether you will learn that language.

    • @OurRichJourney
      @OurRichJourney  หลายเดือนก่อน +14

      So true!!!! Learning a new language can be very hard! Good point!

    • @dionneking8
      @dionneking8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Do you now speak Portuguese or Spanish?

    • @eloibento9178
      @eloibento9178 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      I am Portuguese I live in the United States my family does not speak Portuguese we go there often and mostly everyone speaks English there

    • @GengoSenmon
      @GengoSenmon หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      AI will soon be a huge help with that. There are already some simultaneous translator devices on the market.

    • @beverlyweber4122
      @beverlyweber4122 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Amen! Look into online language lessons BEFORE you move (learn the basics), then seek language schools IN-COUNTRY to jump into immediately upon arrival. You'll meet people, keep busy, and learn the language at a higher level in just six months.

  • @deaconddd
    @deaconddd หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    If you’re visiting a country that’s thrives on tourism remember that your experience is being curated and doesn’t necessarily reflect the lifestyle of the people who actually live there. People get enamored not realizing that the whole localized economy is set up to make you feel welcomed and taken care of but is not a reflection of everyday life.

  • @jamescc2010
    @jamescc2010 หลายเดือนก่อน +30

    Since I was born in Thailand currently living in USA. I recommend Thailand as far as low cost of living, friendly people, activities, and many people speak English and welcome good foreigners.
    In general, if you have learn foreign language, it can be challenging in emergency cases or navigate legal and other things but doable.
    Best to stick with English speaking countries if you can and make sense to your situation.

    • @deardaisy84
      @deardaisy84 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Only if you can handle the heat in Thailand 🥵

    • @sandycheeks1580
      @sandycheeks1580 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      😳👉🏾Thailand…No way! I’ll never be a real life Bridget Jones! 😆

  • @user-wk8mw6to2g
    @user-wk8mw6to2g หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    God bless this couple and their children.

  • @simplemeditation9576
    @simplemeditation9576 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    I would love to see a Day in the Life video from you all! You are so dynamic. love to see what that looks like with work, family, fun, etc.
    Also, would love to see another peek inside some of your portfolios--classic Our Rich Journey stuff!
    Thank you both for your hard work!

  • @mrsiz218
    @mrsiz218 หลายเดือนก่อน +24

    Hey guys! Love this video!! The big thing for me is safety and Portugal is still my number one choice. My son says Ireland. When we decided on Portugal I went down many rabbit holes to get an idea of what we’re walking into. We’re finally getting to the stage where we can travel more before we make a final decision. Thank you for this! ❤

    • @OurRichJourney
      @OurRichJourney  หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Have fun exploring! We haven’t been to Ireland . . . But, some day!!!

    • @shinyshinythings
      @shinyshinythings หลายเดือนก่อน

      Traveling to the country is so important. I’m glad you’re able to take this step before you decide!

  • @lostboi3974
    @lostboi3974 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    I just got back from a 3 month trip all over Thailand. Live like a king for $2000 a month.

    • @OurRichJourney
      @OurRichJourney  หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      We love Thailand! We’re hoping to take a vacation there soon!!!

    • @lostboi3974
      @lostboi3974 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Chiang Mai was the most FAMILY friendly

    • @shinyshinythings
      @shinyshinythings หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Or maybe live like a normal person for $1000?

    • @lostboi3974
      @lostboi3974 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@shinyshinythings that's also true. Up to you.

  • @actionvj
    @actionvj หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    ✈️ I’ll be in Portugal again in June to visit your protege’s (Ric & Halisi) and see the country again. This is a GREAT list of things to consider. I am researching and asking questions on all those topics. Thanks for this helpful video. 👍🏾

    • @OurRichJourney
      @OurRichJourney  หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Thank you! Have fun in Portugal!!!

  • @user-oz8yu8ni4k
    @user-oz8yu8ni4k หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Excellent video. Super informative without much fillers. 5 stars.

  • @leedebarros7434
    @leedebarros7434 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Look before you leap

  • @DJ-uz7xz
    @DJ-uz7xz หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    A huge consideration is taking the time to research and understand the new country’s culture. Be honest with yourself if you can adapt to that. If someone is going to expatriate just because it’s cheaper to live there, they are going to fail.

  • @shinyshinythings
    @shinyshinythings หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    I think the other thing to keep in mind, especially for those taking the FIRE track (which I couldn’t afford - I’m retiring after working abroad instead): by moving to an “affordable” country with the proceeds from selling property at overinflated US prices, we run the risk of exacerbating the very problems that cause local populations to not want us around. To me the prime example of this is not the Portuguese or Spanish golden visa programs, but the far more common scenario of moving on a D7, D8, or Digital Nomad visa, and putting several months or even a year’s worth of rent down in advance in order to “win” over others competing for the same property. This is out of reach for all but the wealthiest locals, and basically very bad manners. If you wouldn’t barge into a panadería and get in front of all the locals in line to get served first just because you’re a foreigner, don’t do the same thing when it comes to renting an apartment.

  • @angelabarker8611
    @angelabarker8611 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    This information is so important!

  • @kl9809
    @kl9809 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    Well things have changed in the US too with healthcare. General practitioners don't have a back and forth either. They have too many patients and they don't have the time. They just want to push you out of their office.

  • @symplybeingme
    @symplybeingme หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    This video is on time. Thank you for sharing 😊

  • @marial5198
    @marial5198 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Thanks for another great video. Feliz Dia da Mãe, Christina! 😊

    • @OurRichJourney
      @OurRichJourney  หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Aww, thank you!!!❤️

  • @rhondamcdonald8086
    @rhondamcdonald8086 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You guys are so right!!!😅This is great information Amon & Christina! Thank you!❤

  • @wokeman8400
    @wokeman8400 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great video!

  • @nikkininedoor1480
    @nikkininedoor1480 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love it! Great show!

  • @cann9155
    @cann9155 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    ❤❤❤❤Super critical topics to research 💯

  • @rogeliofernandez6266
    @rogeliofernandez6266 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    You guys are just delivering awesome content!
    Thanks for sharing FREE info on FIRE. You guys seem pretty genuine and awesome.
    Many blessings

  • @HerAeolianHarp
    @HerAeolianHarp 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Very helpful and practical.

  • @joshuao7947
    @joshuao7947 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Really great advice. People sometimes get confused, and think because a place is great to vacation in, living there permanently will be the same way. It can be challenging to navigate long-term stays, as well as the whole Visa process. Thanks for making this video, and giving me personally something to think about!🛫🌎😊

  • @jamesspitzercashout
    @jamesspitzercashout หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hello my friends! This is such a great video. Your personal story translates so well to all your viewers. As it always does. All the best, Be safe happy and healthy. ❤

  • @stephife
    @stephife 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Informative vid. Good points. Enhance the usefulness with your breakdown of the points Vis-a-vis YOUR experiences in Japan and Portugal.

  • @davidw1732
    @davidw1732 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Can you do a video on banking and bank safety when living in another country

  • @venuskirby8243
    @venuskirby8243 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Thank you ❤

    • @OurRichJourney
      @OurRichJourney  หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Thank YOU for watching and commenting!!!😀

  • @TheCookingDojo
    @TheCookingDojo หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    After my trip to Phuket, Thailand last month. I started doing some research such as checking youtube videos from americans who moved there. Still thinking on it. Maybe not live there full time but might be nice to live there part of the year. I just loved how welcoming everyone was

    • @linehand21
      @linehand21 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Phuket is probably one of the most expensive areas in Thailand. Consider BKK, Hua Hin, Pattaya, Chiang Mai

    • @noreenn6976
      @noreenn6976 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Be sure to investigate the Visa process.

    • @LostintheUS2030
      @LostintheUS2030 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Check out lifewithserg. He's an American and lives in Bangkok. However, he travels all over Thailand.
      One of the best channels on TH-cam!

  • @sheyiteluwo2775
    @sheyiteluwo2775 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    South Africa is numero uno for me.

    • @OurRichJourney
      @OurRichJourney  หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Very cool! Thanks for sharing!

    • @evelyngolden2272
      @evelyngolden2272 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I, too, love South Africa. But that flight back to the US is grueling.

    • @GengoSenmon
      @GengoSenmon หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Then safety must not be a concern for you...

  • @noelleliszkay1000
    @noelleliszkay1000 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love your video's and your journey. You inspired us to move to Portugal and we are here now. Hope to "bump" into you when we visit Lisbon 😊

    • @jeremyjones4778
      @jeremyjones4778 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Hi Noelle, did you use a lawyer for the residency

  • @noreenn6976
    @noreenn6976 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    How long did it take your family to become fluent in Portugese?

  • @solomongood5268
    @solomongood5268 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    You guys are doing a good job,very enlightening information .Please how can I communicate with you solomon

  • @KeeekThaSneak
    @KeeekThaSneak หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great video! I’m totally not ready to live abroad haha 😅

  • @scorpiolady73
    @scorpiolady73 21 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I really appreciate this video. I work / live in Qatar and this is exactly what i try to express to anyone coming here. Thank you.

    • @ackid16
      @ackid16 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I temporarily lived in Doha a few times between 2006-2009 and I really enjoyed it!

  • @R1M1r1m1
    @R1M1r1m1 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Look at little Amon! He came out the womb traveling abroad!

  • @ilibertywomanchildofGod
    @ilibertywomanchildofGod หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Another thing people must consider are their investments in place. Will they keep them in the US or move them to the country they're moving into? Will they be able to manage their investments offshore legally and well?

  • @d.y.e3803
    @d.y.e3803 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I'm so glad that you are having this discussion as there seem to be so many people out there these days who think that the grass is automatically greener on the other side of the fence, but haven't done serious research as to what kind of grass they might end up walking in.
    There is a lot of red tape with moving abroad as some close friends of mine of decades have done it. But, they're also in my age range and have decades of travel experience around the world and also moved at different ages. They were also going back and forth regularly to the countries in consideration, but while still working here to get to their early, mostly 50s retirement age. And throughout those years of still working here, they were learning the language of the countries that they were planning to eventually move to. Some even bought their overseas properties a decade or more prior to early retirement.
    Some people go on a vacation for a few weeks somewhere for the first time and then want to move to the place. 🤔 Fantasizing and not being realistic. I'm not saying that one shouldn't move overseas, but am saying that one really needs to look at the pros and cons and also at least try to know what one might be getting oneself into. And also be realistic about how one might be without having regular family connections and also try to think about how it might be when one is getting older and there are no close by family members.
    One can't expect friends and family members to continue to fly to wherever one has chosen to move to overseas in order to visit. I know some folks who were a lot older than I was at the time and who moved to Europe in their fifties when I was in my twenties and had lots of friends and some family members from here flying to visit them. But, there came a time when they got much older and the friends and family members were no longer able to keep flying to Europe to visit. One friend passed away overseas at age eighty after twenty-five years of living abroad solo. His adult kids and grandkids lived here. I would fly to visit him as well as one of his adult kids.
    As for myself, I'm female and in my sixties and have been traveling around the world, almost annually since I was seventeen, back in the early-mid seventies first during my university years. I have traveled totally solo since I was eighteen and back when all of the tech devices didn't exist. Hardcore travel. I've experiences a lot within the travel realm and spent months annually in one European country over a two-decade period and continued going there on and off into twenty nineteen. But, while going back and forth to that specific country, I also got up early every morning, biked an hour across town, and went to my intensive language school and learned the language of the country.
    As far as permanently moving overseas, that's not on my personal agenda. I had planned to eventually try to start spending around six months out of a year, three months per trip, in Southeast Asia and then the pandemic hit and I arrived back home less than a month before the Western World lockdowns in March twenty twenty.. I had been in Southeast Asia since the end of twenty nineteen. Although I've been on all continents except Antarctica, aside from being here at home, I vibe the most with Southeast Asia and have been to the region dozens of times since the late nineteen nineties.
    Greetings from Los Angeles

  • @RetirementbyDesign26
    @RetirementbyDesign26 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Hi Amon and Christina! Great points you’ve made here. I’m a US citizen and my husband is a Canadian citizen with us Green card. We are going to retire in Canada 🇨🇦. When we were dating long distance, I visited his multiple times and love it. Plus it is comforting that he grew up there so the familiarity is solid. My pension will go further and the location we’re moving to is affordable. We already have a cross border tax accountant and fortunately, the takes I’ll pay in the US will be treated as tax credits in Canada because theirs is higher. Now, we are looking at different countries tried to be snowbirds in. Most of the cities we’re looking into are in Mexico. We want to learn the language and integrate ourselves into the community as much as possible. But Portugal is on our list to visit for vacations. My hubby wants warmer temps from Jan - Mar. also looking into Western Australia and Chiang Mai, Thailand. We’ve heard wonderful things about these places as well.

  • @marcellaxx9936
    @marcellaxx9936 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    All great advice to consider. Is there any video that goes more in depth for each factor?

  • @Eyekeyd0e
    @Eyekeyd0e หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Moving to Thailand. House built and ready for occupancy. Very good information for your viewers. Visa application was time consuming with apostille needed from State and Federal agencies. Communicating with the Thai embassy and having our official documents transcribed in to Thai language took additional time too.

  • @ilyaw.3081
    @ilyaw.3081 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love your apartment and would love to see more Lisbon cityscapes in the future.

  • @YogaBlissDance
    @YogaBlissDance หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    GUYS thank you for this. VERY FEW folks are talkign about these ISSUES and I see folks asking people who they don't know, "where should I move too? HELLOOOOOO we don't even know you and you want a recommendation??? Duh, go there first, first research, then go there....and visit several areas....

  • @juliakalothi1524
    @juliakalothi1524 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I've always been curious about estate planning if you dont keep a residence in the US. How have you handled that?

  • @noreenn6976
    @noreenn6976 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Double taxation is costly and seems very unfair. USA needs to update the tax laws for expats.

    • @shinyshinythings
      @shinyshinythings หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      They kind of went through it fast, but what they said is that treaties actually *prevent* double taxation in most of the places we would consider living.

    • @LisaCulton
      @LisaCulton 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@shinyshinythings You will be subject to double taxation. There's no way around it until you renounce your US citzenship.

    • @LisaCulton
      @LisaCulton 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      It's is costly, unfair and stressful.

    • @PinkieSmith
      @PinkieSmith 16 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      The US has agreements with many countries under the Double Taxation Treaty (DTT), to prevent double taxation.
      Generally, you pay the DIFFERENCE between what you are liable for to the US, and what you are liable for to the other country, rather than being taxed by both countries on the same income.
      You may also have credits that will lower your tax liability to the other country, just like you may have in the US. There’s also the possibility that your source of income isn’t taxed at all, or might actually be double taxed if the DTT does not cover your particular kind of income. 😮
      Everyone’s individual tax situation is different.
      Interesting tidbit: Citizenship based taxation in the US goes back to the Civil War, when Americans living abroad were taxed at a HIGHER rate than those living in the country, to help pay for the war. 😳

    • @PinkieSmith
      @PinkieSmith 16 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      @@LisaCulton There is a “tax” that goes with that renouncing US citizenship, IF you can renounce to begin with. 😖 The US has been making renouncing more difficult. And, if you still owe back taxes, forget it!

  • @evelyngolden2272
    @evelyngolden2272 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Hola Amon and Christina from the nation of Panama.

    • @OurRichJourney
      @OurRichJourney  หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Hello there in Panama!!!

  • @loyalrealtor
    @loyalrealtor หลายเดือนก่อน

    GREAT video as always
    I am looing for an tax accountant here in PT can you guys recommend an NHR accountant, or if anyone knows a company.

  • @flowerlightfamilyfarms596
    @flowerlightfamilyfarms596 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Hi Amon and Christina, unrelated question: can the medical bills accrued outside USA be used against HSA expenses? Any help or pointers are greatly appreciated.

    • @OurRichJourney
      @OurRichJourney  หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      There are some limitations. But generally, you can use your HSA funds to pay for qualified medical expenses outside of the United States 😀

  • @adventureswithaustin8764
    @adventureswithaustin8764 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wondering what your thoughts are and would you guys ever consider Thailand ?

  • @linehand21
    @linehand21 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thailand is my dream. I love it there.

  • @evelyngolden2272
    @evelyngolden2272 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Additionally, use a lawyer for your visa application. It's far easier, especially if you are not a lawyer, like Christina.😊

    • @OurRichJourney
      @OurRichJourney  หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      ❤️

    • @eloibento9178
      @eloibento9178 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I don’t think you need a visa to travel to Portugal

    • @LostintheUS2030
      @LostintheUS2030 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

      ​@@eloibento9178 you do need a visa for Portugal. It was introduced to start on 1/1/24 via the EU for US citizens.
      US citizens can go online to apply. It's like $7-$21. Of course nothing is guaranteed with this "visa". One can be denied entry upon arrival.
      No country is obligated to grant you entry. Except the one we are born in.

  • @this-is-now
    @this-is-now 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great advice. Moved to Peru with a fantasy in my head. Struggling with socialising a lot and so are my kids. We have family here but people aren't as warm as we thought. However, having lived in the UK, I think it was a good move. Lots of perks living abroad but for us, socialising is a grey area 🙄

  • @sonja8942
    @sonja8942 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Great video! I’m thinking the no protesting thing sounds great about this time! Which countries have laws like that?

    • @OurRichJourney
      @OurRichJourney  หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      It may not be labelled a “no protesting” law, but can be essentially the same thing. For example, there are quite a few countries that don’t provide their citizens with the right to a peaceful protest/assembly.

    • @user-dr1ct5uy8c
      @user-dr1ct5uy8c หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @sonja8942, Be Careful what you wish for...

  • @christinecoleman6460
    @christinecoleman6460 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I truly appreciate your full detail on what to expect when thinking about moving to another country. Absolutely, one needs to check the Political environment of that country they would like to live in. I have no interest in Politics at all but its rise to know about the political environment and laws when choosing to live in another country. If I like the country I choose to live in, then I would become a citizen there then pay taxes to two different countries. Safety is number priority and understanding the country laws. Thank you for sharing the information regarding political views, laws, safety, Heathcare, and expenses it was very helpful.

  • @gheechiedan9299
    @gheechiedan9299 วันที่ผ่านมา

    GREAT info ! New sub !

  • @thureyat8275
    @thureyat8275 หลายเดือนก่อน

    For taxes do you do this on your own or is it better to get a tax expert in the US to handle taxes?

  • @rnarnoux8236
    @rnarnoux8236 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Estão em Portugal, já entendem bem português? Parabéns pelo canal….!

  • @KC-eu3vu
    @KC-eu3vu หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Not to sound shallow, but being able to get your hair done, as far as chemical treatments, can be an important factor, particularly if the population is not used to doing your ethnicity's type of hair.

  • @shinyshinythings
    @shinyshinythings หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Oh I thought of something else! Bear in mind that the political climate of your destination will vary internally too, just like it does in the US. Moving to a place like Catalunya, for instance, without knowing the implications of greeting all the locals you meet in Castellano rather than Catalan (or going around wearing Real Madrid gear, haha) could cause some discomfort for you, and you wouldn’t even know why.

  • @michaelfarmhand
    @michaelfarmhand 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Been in the UK for 30 years but I'm retiring to my home country, Nigeria. Home is home irrespective.

  • @mmllynx
    @mmllynx หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    End of the NHR and the rise of the Chega party is what crossed Portugal off the list for me.

    • @shinyshinythings
      @shinyshinythings หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      There’s a Chega, Vox, etc, for every country on Earth. Better to become a citizen and help make things better than to cross places off the list. (IMHO.)

    • @mmllynx
      @mmllynx หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@shinyshinythings That's at least a 8 year process to move, get residence visa, and become a citizen. Then what? just voting and hoping for the best? I have my own life to live, lol.

  • @BradShirley-sm3rn
    @BradShirley-sm3rn 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hell. Thank you for your awesome content. Regarding healthcare, can you recommend a broker/agent that can provide information regarding Portugal private health insurance? Retiring in December 2024 and doing the advanced leg work. Thanks in advance for your help.

  • @TheLabossShow
    @TheLabossShow หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    "Carry a weapon" HAHAHAHAHAHA🤣🤣🤣🤣 man its true, another amazing video guys!

    • @OurRichJourney
      @OurRichJourney  หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Hey LaBoss!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @bossballheaddawg2588
    @bossballheaddawg2588 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hello, I never hear yall talk about numbers? Like if u invest in rugs or funds, which ones? What y'all start with. How much or long it took to grow. If applications are expensive how much? If homes are expensive abroad? How much. Thanks for content

    • @user-dr1ct5uy8c
      @user-dr1ct5uy8c หลายเดือนก่อน

      I am in their 365 day fire course/program and they are remarkably transparent about their portfolio and have laid out how they achieved FIRE in great detail.

    • @shinyshinythings
      @shinyshinythings หลายเดือนก่อน

      They have a lot of investment related content and some very transparent videos about their portfolio. Go to their video list and you’ll find them!

  • @bg5760
    @bg5760 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Question for you, could you have retired and stayed in the Bay Area?
    These struggles are part of the interest in living in another country. Thanks

  • @HerAeolianHarp
    @HerAeolianHarp 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I would add that people should understand social/dating/marriage and other relationship patterns before moving abroad. Cross-cultual training/intercultural competence. Your Japan medicine story highlights this. I lived in Japan, too. Reading up on politeness expectations and the emphasis on collective thinking vs. individualism prepared me a lot.

  • @maxineoliver7404
    @maxineoliver7404 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Happy Mother's Day!!🌺🌺💐💐🤗

  • @BrianJenkins72
    @BrianJenkins72 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Hello again.

  • @jamesjohnson7498
    @jamesjohnson7498 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    hello from the BAY AREA(OAKLAND,CA)

  • @MTXSHO9732vV8SHO
    @MTXSHO9732vV8SHO หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Your Family is living incredibly blessed lives and I'm very happy for the four of you. ❤❤❤😁❤❤❤
    The reasons I'll just stay in Southern California are delineated in this video. Far as I'm concerned, much of the USA is a foreign country and I was born in the Midwest.😂😂😂😂😂 I'm not moving back to Iowa or Illinois, I understand their politics 😂😂😂😂😂. The last thing Midwesterners want to see is some single Black Guy move there, buy a house and have an 18 wheeler show up a few days later with 3 Sports Cars with California license plates in tow😂😂😂

  • @eloibento9178
    @eloibento9178 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great video I believe that Portugal is the best bet I have a nice house in Portugal and land I would love you guys to help me sell profitable for both

  • @brianpereira7483
    @brianpereira7483 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The americas and western europe is where i would go at the furthest because of capital controls when the world decouples and regionalizes

  • @danelledautrievesanford
    @danelledautrievesanford หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Hi There

    • @OurRichJourney
      @OurRichJourney  หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Hi Danelle!!!! Happy Sunday! Hope you’ve had a great week!!!

  • @markastor6740
    @markastor6740 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Please explain your tax situation in Portugal. Did you renounce your US citizenship.

    • @samuelwilliams7331
      @samuelwilliams7331 หลายเดือนก่อน

      They are still paying US taxes and talked about Social Security in previous videos so they are still US citizens

    • @OurRichJourney
      @OurRichJourney  หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      We are still US citizens, so we’re required to file taxes in Portugal and the US.

    • @eloibento9178
      @eloibento9178 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You do not need to in Portugal, I am an American citizen but born in Portugal I have dual nationality. I did not need to pick one or the other when I go to Portugal I am Portuguese.

    • @noreenn6976
      @noreenn6976 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@OurRichJourneyUgh. Hopefully the double taxation factor is low.

  • @ElenaJonesuy2
    @ElenaJonesuy2 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Retirement planning is very important in our world, funny how in some parts of the world, you need over a million dollars to retire comfortably

  • @stevend481
    @stevend481 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Can you talk about the language barrier

  • @rainbowbridge5259
    @rainbowbridge5259 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    how about to consider flightprizes for relatives to come visit or fly home to visit, and how about religion (f.e. muslim women clothing) and how about local labguage

  • @margowilson7151
    @margowilson7151 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Q: Hello Armon and Christina Is there a Black expat Community in Portugal?

  • @bmahoney1568
    @bmahoney1568 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    👍

  • @sr9253
    @sr9253 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    People need to visit countries multiple times before moving to a country permanently.

  • @dawnyoung183
    @dawnyoung183 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    A lot of you already live in a foreign country. The United States is a corporation located in The District of Columbia. You were born on sovereign soil and land of one of the 50 states of the Unites States of America (unincorporated). As a national of the United States of America, you're not a taxpayer or debtor. You are a creditor.

    • @LVNCSR
      @LVNCSR หลายเดือนก่อน

      Can you please explain?

  • @professorprofessorson8795
    @professorprofessorson8795 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Date some models

  • @peaceful4you408
    @peaceful4you408 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Trust me. People do not dream of retiring to Mexico. People actually want out of Mexico. You must haven’t seen the recent news. 😂😂

  • @markg1531
    @markg1531 18 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Constitutional rights don’t exist in the US either anymore.

  • @frankadarkwayiadom9033
    @frankadarkwayiadom9033 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭

  • @johnwelch3016
    @johnwelch3016 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    You are exactly right ,,,lolll,,,about the adjustments you endure in overseas,,living,,,,my stepfather took us to swabach Germany he was a E6 in the military they debrief him and us in 1966::::: I was told to forget about American policy and ways of life,,,lol,,,,and that was the key,,,,I was about 10 years old,,,,we stayed in swabach Germany for 3.5 years,,,,I can speak German to day because of the military upbringing,,,,you must follow other country’s way of life,,,,and I,ll put it this way be humble,,,,when your out America,,,,what’s illegal in America,,,,will be legal in other countries,,,lol,,,,,I found that out in 1968,,,in a good way😂😂😂😂,,,,,I was 10 years old then,,,,boy,,,those girls in Germany was chasing me all around,,,,😮😮😮,,,,, it was a great experience,,,but yes I been to Germany,,,and new foundland ,,,,we stopped to fuel up there,,,,at that time the biggest plane to get you abroad back then was a 727,,,lol,,,,and guess what the seats where much more comfortable back then then the planes today,,,lol,,,,economy seats where Ethan Allen plush,,,😂seats and plenty of leg room,,,,,and all seats had ash trays,,,,,,and smoking was allowed back then,,,and also getting a little dunk 🎉🎉🎉they also served great food on the planes,,,,✈️,,,and they served liquor or beer,,,on Lufthansa airlines back then lmao,,,,,,it stinks today to be a traveler 🎉🎉😂😂😂😂,,,,,,unless your getting business class seats,,,,😮😮😂😂😂🎉🎉🎉,lmao,,,,,I still remember great time to travel back then,,,,,1966-1988,,,,,,best chapter in my life traveling abroad,,,,Munich,,Berlin,,,Tokyo,,,Japan,,,boy can’t list them all,,,,I still remember lol,,,,good job guys teaching the rules and expectations,,,lol…😂😂😂😂,,,I’m going to travel here soon myself I’m waiting on full social security,,,, November 2024,,,,then I’m gone,,,,,see yah out there,,,

  • @Brevly
    @Brevly หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    if u have IBS, better bring money for public toilets lol

  • @iqbalrafiq671
    @iqbalrafiq671 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Singapore??? Retire? Ru kidding! Most expensive country in da world 😂

  • @jglenn2282
    @jglenn2282 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    If you're lgbtq+.

  • @letschatfamilyfinances
    @letschatfamilyfinances หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great video!