Retirement Travel Budget | Our Shocking Month of Income & Expenses
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 3 มี.ค. 2024
- We discuss our retirement travel budget for the month and what our income and expenses were. We are in Vietnam and this was the most shocking month we've ever had from a budget standpoint.
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The two of you are successful because you come across as very genuine. Obviously you have worked hard to achieve your success but it is your personality and the feeling we get that we can truly trust what you tell us that has made your success what it is, congratulations and I look forward to many more videos to learn from.
I agree with this statement
Agreed!
Totally agree, too!❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you so much we really do appreciate it
Congrats on your success! We tried TH-cam for 3 years, published every week, spent thousands on courses, consultants, etc. and it just never took off. I think we tried to focus on the exciting side of travel and the aesthetic of travel and it bombed with the over 40 crowd. A lot of the over 40 crowd are still raising kids, in full time jobs, and it made them upset someone was traveling while they were still working and struggling. Plus, we were just never comfortable on camera.
The strength of your channel is the mixture of finance, retirement, and travel. It’s more information and value than aesthetic and during a time when the U.S. economy is not doing well for most people. While younger crowds need frame changes every 5 secs to stay engaged, older crowds will watch a couple talk for 40 minutes if they are providing valuable information. What you guys are providing is honest, transparent, fresh, and timely for so many people trying to figure out retirement or travel on a budget.
Keep up the amazing work! You guys are dialed in. - Lance and Jenny
Thanks so much, you are very correct in your assessment of the over 40 and under being so different! We appreciate your kind comments!
Hats off to you guys for having the courage to walk your own path!
You are talented, you appear comfortable and natural in front of the camera, and you provide useful information to your audience. There is no luck involved with your success on TH-cam. Congrats on your impressive Feb income.
Thank you so much!
Four easons to add for your success. One is that you are generous with information. By diversifying channels, you are less restrained from sharing what you know, vs dragging it out. A second is that you don't try to be funny -- many presenters in this age range interrupt their flow with bad humor, and there's no pushback to let them know. A third is that you are very comfortable with each other, whereas many couples in your category have an awkward flow between the two presenters. Fourth, as you say, you pick good topics and you present the information efficiently.
Thanks! We really appreciate your comments!
Love your channel. I am turning 40 this month..so I'm a millennial. My husband and I love your content and the realness factor. Keep posting and we will keep watching! Not to mention, you are both very motivating. We are planning on eventually doing full time travel when both of our kids are old enough.
You guys are great. Authentic, transparent, entertaining, and informative! Keep it up!
Thanks so much!
There were a lot of weather events in February keeping people indoors. No better time to look for vacation/travel inspiration than when you are stuck indoors from snow/rain storms! Congrats on your success.
Thanks!
The person who made that “luck” comment probably didn’t know you worked crazy hard on the first 5-6 channels to learn the best way to do this so the finances channel is the product of all that learning! #keepgoing
It doesn’t surprise me at all that you are having this well-deserved success. You work very hard to post engaging videos, and you’re both so sincere and kind in your presentation. 🎉
Thank you
I love how you can forecast an annual budget, by anticipating costs of lodging and food, depending on the country/city you plan to visit! I would love "quarterly" updates -- going through your annual budget. Outstanding! Great channel!
I’m a new subscriber and enjoy watching both of you because you don’t do click bait, offer helpful advice that you have tested and you are both have a calm and peaceful personality.
Congratulations on your success.
Thank you!
Congratulations on All your success! I believe your success came because you both were genuinely approaching the TH-cam platform as an experience you all wanted to share. I first started watching you both when a friend started paying attention to your Amtrak Videos. Those Videos were genuinely informative and something that we wanted to experience ourselves. Plans to retire this year and want to travel and video the experiences we have. We’ll give TH-cam a shot but, it’s not necessarily to make an income from it but, if that happens Great! 😊
Thank you so much!
I’m not sure how I stumbled on your Grounded Amtrak channel. But I was hooked after the 1st video. You both are so natural, knowledgeable and very welcoming. ❤ your videos.
I knew you guys were going to be a big hit with this channel. I’m so happy for you and I know there’s going to be a much bigger increase in the future. You guys rock and I love that you’re not running all over the place trying to video everything like other channels. You just teach what you’ve learned. I know it’s helping a lot of people. Thank you.
Thank you so much!! We appreciate your thoughts too
I just haaad to add: Luck may play a tiny role in many of our lives, in different phases of our lives -- should we be so blessed to get to live a long and full life. But, Allie and Rob ... you both worked, and continue to work, VERY hard to get where you are now and to keep on going. And you share your knowledge -- we viewers respond to that by watching, rewatching, telling our families and friends, and rewatching some more. I highly anticipate your new videos on ALL of your channels. I keep my notebook and pen handy ... and a kettle on simmer because I always enjoy a mug of tea while watching and learning from your videos.
I'm so in love with your Grounded Life Travel channel, and now I've fallen in love with Grounded Life Finances. Allie, your channels have opened my mind to visiting the Asian continent. I watch a lot of Japanese television, so I'm flirting with the idea (again) of visiting Tokyo, Kyoto and taking trains to small villages (I'm a longtime railroad gal!). And, because my French is improving, I probably would do well in Vietnam -- certainly foodwise I would.
Although I've never, ever gone on a cruise, you've made me ponder doing a single cruise. That may be the hardest sell for me. I prefer railroads, but I'd like to experience a few days at sea and a few onshore, perhaps for a special occasion such as a milestone birthday -- or someone else's.
I truly am inspired by the charisma and love that you have as a married couple and adore your individual personalities. You share the look of love, the love of living ... and the joy of lip-smacking cuisine. My goodness, your many videos have turned me into a foodie. Only thing to slow me down are annoying food intolerances and a few frightening food allergies.
But ROCK ON, Rob and Allie! Keep on showing us those paradigm shifts in ways to think about travel, our finances and quality of life. Adult viewers of various age demographics benefit from your videos. I "ain't gettin' any younger," but, as Rob often says (and, here, I creatively paraphrase) middle-aged and older adults have many years of experiences that can be parlayed into the types of videos that can help others. Keep on motivating us; it feels fantastic!
Wow, thanks so much! We so appreciate your thoughts. All the best to you!
@@GroundedLifeFinancesYou're welcome! Thank you! Congrats!!!🎉
Baseball great Casey Stengel had an excellent comment on luck. Some people said that Stengel was lucky to win all of those World Series, and Stengel said, "you make your own luck".
Great quote, and we especially love it as baseball fans! Thanks!
This was Another good suggestion from TH-cam: nice channel! Congrats on your success: you deserve it. 😊
Thanks!
Your transparency and the comprehensive information you provide is superb!
I appreciate that!
Your hard work and generosity of consistent and enjoyable content is much appreciated. 🎉 well deserved!!!
Ok. I have a healthy skepticism 😂 but I am sure curious so signed up for your course. You guys are both low key and compelling 😁
I would like to travel the way you two are going about it. If I could get my wife to buy into that type of travel, I would be over the moon. I suggested three months away and three or more months at home developing our next outing. Keep up with the great job you are doing.
Thanks, and all the best to you
Thank you for making these videos. You two are truly inspirational. Bit of an audio issue on this one. Haven’t noticed that before.
I am so incredibly happy for you!!! I’ve only recently discovered you, I’m your age but I want to be you when I grow up 😂🙌🏼
Thank you so much!!
Great Advice! I started a Financial channel over a year ago. Views are getting better with time. I have 110 subscribers and climbing. We are going to retire in a few years. We plan to travel around the world. Love your videos!
I'm so excited....thank you for the numbers. You are so encouraging. I can't wait. Thank you Thank you Thank you
You are so welcome
Congrats! You're my travel role models.
Wow, thank you!
Wow I love seeing the earnings for the travel channel. I post my travels as well and finally got monetized last year. It's nice to see the possibilities of earnings! Thanks for sharing :)
I just "discovered" you two about 3 weeks ago so, I haven't looked at all your videos but I am blown away by your numbers (as many attributed it to, it's your sincerity and of course as you've said your consistency and perseverence).
A couple of questions: I think you only included 3 channels? Are the other 3 not yet monetized? And did your income include your TH-cam course?
Thanks a million for being so transparent and such an inspiration! I so grateful that I can across your channel.
U guys are so awesome and informative!!
Thanks for continuing to share!!
Greatly anticipating the next video….. HURRRRRYYY UUUPPP 😂😂😂 🙌🏾
Oh - I don’t see that you guys have a “website”….? Or am I missing it 🫣
Thanks so much! We do... but it's mostly focused on train travel, so not super related to this channel, but it's groundedlifetravel! Appreciate you!
I have followed y'all for several months and enjoy your cruise content. But this finance/retirement information is next level! I am heeding your advice about Hilton... They just sent me an offer for buying points with an 80% points bonus... but I remembered you said that Hilton points were not worth much, so I won't do the deal. I just bought your course and am sooo ready to learn how to do TH-cam over 50!
Awesome! Thank you! Please let us know what your channel is when you launch it! Yes, we can rarely find a good redemption for our Hilton points!
I have been watching your videos and love the pace of these very informative videos. Both my husband and I are in our mid to late 60s and cannot watch videos that are jumpy or fast talking. You guys are so nice and easy going in your presentations - thanks for sharing!
Thank you!
You share good strategies. I'm glad you're taking some time to recoup & relax. I can't believe you've only had this channel for 10 months. Congrats on all of your successes. 😊
Thank you! It's been nice, a good break!
I love how honest you are and forth coming, wish I could travel like you guys.
Thanks
Your transparency, honesty, encouragement, and likability are making this channel so awesome!!! Instead of just saying do this and do that, you are spelling out very specifically what you need to do to achieve the lifestyle you have. You have inspired me to consider many things and to have conversations with others to start this process. Thank you!!!
I appreciate that! Thank you
Congrats! Now you can retire from retirement!
Not sure what your full-time hotel living by cc video had for views but I imagine that helped in Feb; seemed like it got a great reaction and is the kind of content that will keep your success going.
Yes, that was a major part of it!
Watched it happen right in front of my eyes. I'm so happy for you. Well deserved. I really enjoy watching and listening to you both.
Thank you so much!
You two worked extra hard to create every channel (6) and maintain them. I enjoy all your channels, keep it up. Thank you.
Thanks!
I'm not surprised y'all are doing so well on TH-cam. You all provide really good, USEFUL information. I watch a lot of travel vloggers and one of them has begun referencing your videos on his channel (30 And A Wake Up)...so expect more subscribers:)
Practical details are GOLD!! 💃
Awesome, we love his videos too, hopefully one day we can meet up!
You both have great personalities and knowledge far beyond some of the You Tube travel channels I’ve watched. And you’re so humble. You’ve been in the game for a while now and killing it😊 Keep up the great work. Because of your channel I’m looking into going on the California Zephyr soon!
Thanks! Have a great trip!
Wow! I am so happy for you two! I just recently found your channel and I am so happy I did. You guys come across as genuine, fun, and full of information that you willingly share. I love this for you!
Thank you so much!!
I just got my IHG card today because of you two!! Let the points earning/buying begin :)
Awesome!
You two are so motivating. Your channel is the only one my husband will watch!
Awesome! Thank you!
Your success is due to hard work and a great work ethic. You have interesting content and are fun to watch. You deserve all you get. Congratulations on your success.
TH-cam is the real compound work. So happy to see your numbers. You are transparent and I like your attitude. Does 4K affiliate income include course sales as well?
And points, but not blogs and photography
Thanks for the share
Sooooo Proud and Happy for you both!🌞💐
Thanks!
I found you guys this past month and binged a bunch of your videos. Glad I could contribute to your success!
Awesome! Thank you!
You deserve all the accolades for all your hard work! TH-cam is not easy for us, older folks, and you are both younger than me! You both are so talented in how you conduct yourselves that it's easy to see why you are popular. I may not get to travel like you, but at least I can travel with you on your amazing channels! Keep up the amazing work! I'm looking forward to seeing you take the Viking Cruise 🛳 😎 ❤!Travel safe and stay healthy 😊 ❤
Thank you! We are excited to do some cruises. It's been a little bit! First up is Alaska!
You are both awesome in your delivery of information. Congratulations on your growing success. I'm glad I stumbled across your channel.
Thanks so much!
Congratulations on your success! Thanks for the video guys. We can't wait to view your travel adventures in Taiwan, Manilla and Tokyo! I'll bet the hotel accomodations will be epic now that you've upgraded to Elite status😁
Thanks! We are looking forward to it!
WAY TO GO!! 🎉 Congratulations to you both! You’ve certainly earned it. Enjoy and thank you for sharing with all of us.
Thank you
I agree with the comments regarding your well-deserved success. Where do I find your cruise channel? Do you mind sharing what your previous careers were? You are so comfortable watching online.
So happy for you guys!
I really enjoyed this chat. Thanks for being so candid. You both seem so kind and relatable.
So glad!
Y'all gonna be able to book that Antarctica trip! Congratulations 🎉
Haha, looking into it!
Haha love it. “How do you know? You don’t!”
Haha, yes
Thank you for this! As I begin my YT journey, you both are the biggest encouragement, and I'm grateful! I would love to give a positive review for your course...amazing! Thanks for everything. 🥰
Love your travel and finance Chanel! Keep up the good work.
Great share along with the encouragement!! Keep it coming.
Congratulations!!! You have done great and love your content and as others have said you’re so genuine! Well done!
Congratulations
Thank you
Isn't it challenging managing all those channels? I often don't know what channel to catch your videos on or where I saw something you produced to actually go back and watch it.
Another great video. I deeply and truly appreciate your honesty and openness in your videos.
Thank you
Congratulations Love Your Channel. You guys are living the dream
Thanks so much!!
Congratulations! So happy for your success. Your videos are wonderful and so genuine. Thank you!
Thank you for this video, saved it so I can watch it for inspiration later! Over 40 here and figuring out a new hobby I can have some fun with, make some friends, and earn some scratch
You can do it!
Your honest and transparent discussions about travel is very appealing to the wannabe and someday will be travelers. No surprise there! It doesn’t hurt that your such a handsome couple to watch 😉 I wish your channel continued success! Happy and Safe Travels, Always ❤
Thanks so much, we really appreciate it.
Excelente información 🎉thank you
Ya'll are always so encouraging! Thank you so much for sharing❤
Thanks for watching!
Congratulations. Love your work! Thanks for sharing
Thank you so much!
Congrats to you! And thank you so much for the information you share in all your videos!!
Thank you so much!
Thank you so much for the transparency abd the encouragement! Congratulations on your February success! 🎉💯
Thank you so much!!
Looks like a great day; and how lucky you are to get to celebrate a birthday with your uncle. Fun having your own underwater camera crew too!!!
Better and better info each day 🤩
Thank you
Congratulations! You provide so much valuable information in your videos!
Thank you!
Congrats and well deserved! You’re such an inspiration and you share such great information.
Thank you so much!
Wow. My husband and I have been thinking about a few channel ideas. I looked up my idea and there's nothing out there! I'm encouraged. Congratulations on such s huge success you boys deserve it!!❤❤❤
That is awesome!
Congratulations, God is good!!!
We love you guys!! Keep doing what you are doing❤❤❤
Thank you
Well my jaw just dropped! Congratulations on exceeding your goals and being willing to share the secret sauce. I love to learn from TH-cam creators like you guys. So much useful information across all of your channels. Thank you!
Thanks so much!!
Love your channel. Just ordered my IHG card and can’t wait to buy a few 100k miles. Will be thinking of you.
Theory: It's because the eyeballs that watch financial channels like yours are expensive eyeballs. Coveted eyeballs. Ad rates charged vary with the value of the audience. I know this as a tech writer with a history in this business, long ago. Also, most people don't understand the nature of exponential growth. These growth curves are classic, seems to me. Thanks for sharing the path forward. Robert in NYC.
Good point!
Thank you! Yes the growth potential is what is exciting when you start a new channel, and yes you've thought this through well!
New subscriber here. I’ve had my TH-cam channel over 10 years and enjoy uploading videos of my travels as a way to save my memories. The little money is nice from the content but it’s never been my motivation. Learning so much from your channel.
Wow good customer service from chase on that! Thanks for sharing all your info and congrats on the well earned success
Thanks, they did really well!
so happy for you guys and thank you so much for sharing your story
Thanks, I so wanted to see your live through the canal last night, but we were in bed. Will have to rewatch today!
You guys are doing absolutely GREAT.
Thank you very much for providing very clear explanations of your travel hacks and REAL WORLD EXPENSES. I started watching your Amtrak information videos, which I believe is what led your "Grounded Life Finances" videos into my feed. Let me tell you, I have been in the miles and points game for a good 6yrs, and this is some of the best content for maximizing anyone's travel. I am not surprised at your TH-cam numbers, transparency and down-to-earth explanations are some of the best on TH-cam, don't change.
I think your secret weapon is that is work, it's you're passion and lifestyle.
We really appreciate it! The numbers this month really surprised us, especially the food!
@@GroundedLifeFinances The video did make me hungry for Vietnamese food.
Wow! Listening to your numbers blew my mind. Great work! You are true Entrepreneurs. JP Porto
We really appreciate it
Congratulations! Could not happen to nicer people. I really enjoy all your vlogs
Thank you so much!
Incredible for one month
Thank you
Very inspiring! I already went through your TH-cam course and it was awesome! I am almost ready to launch my own channel and see what happens. Thanks for all your help!
You can do it!
I hope to visit Vietnam someday soon. In the meantime, I look forward to checking out your TH-cam course!
It's been awesome, loving it here
You guys are amazing! 🎉 Thank you for the openness as I just uploaded my second video 😂. A girl can dream/learn based on stellar examples 🤭
Congratulations! Much success with your new and your first channel!
Awesome, we are going to go check it out
Luck and Love what you do pay.
Thanks you Guy's Got the course. 🤙🏻Mahalo
Awesome! Let us know what your channel is when you launch it!
Congrats on your unexpected success! That is the best kind of success in my book :) I get so very excited watching your videos. Do you think it would be safe for a single female to travel the way you two do with a budget of around 2K US dollars per month?
New subscriber here! I live the same nomadic lifestyle as you guys, have the same birthday week and will be in Vietnam this week. My fingers are crossed that are paths will cross! Any meetups planned with subscribers? I enjoy your channel thank you for sharing it with us 😊.
PS I feel you regarding the need to just STAY PUT sometimes. I went to South Korea twice Dec-Jan and didn’t want to go ANYWHERE in Feb 😅
Yes, you've gotta take a break sometimes right
Thanks for the great content, it's very inspiring! I'd like to follow in your footsteps, but I'm not convinced that I would be able to eat at the hotel as much as you do or keep my food costs as low.
I don't eat animal products and strive to maintain a diet low in SOS (salt, oils, sugars). I certainly still dine out regularly, but tend to look for vegan, vegetarian, and healthier restaurants. I prepare simple clean meals at home, such as oatmeal with fruit, rice, veggies and tofu, rice and beans, sweet potatoes, etc.
How difficult would it be to prepare simple meals in your rooms? Can you get kitchenettes? How much more would they cost?
I'd love to hear more in depth details about the actual foods that are served at the hotels, how easy it would be to eat plant based in the lounges, and the "healthiness" of the food options.
Looking forward to your reply, or maybe it would make a good video topic!
Can you share about your yearly tax filing? How hard is it with the stocks income and investments? And the income from TH-cam? Love your channel and contents! You two are inspiring!
Wow - that’s fantastic for the u- tube income!
Glad you guys were able to get some down time and rest❤
Thank you
How do you incorporate the airfares into your budget? As you can tell, am so inspired by your videos. :)