Always thought I wanted a big, beautiful house, but as I near retirement, I realize what brings me the most happiness is freedom from daily obligations.
Totally agree! We live a rich life below our means and that is key...No chasing bills or credit card debt here! Also, owning an affordable home and having security is important. We eat out, travel and live well...Not millionaires and that is not necessary!
I cannot wait to move abroad and downsize. Anymore I almost hate having a home due to the upkeep which I have to pay someone to due because I still work mega hours-ugh! I'm thinking enough already! Fab video. Keep them coming!
❤❤❤. My son and I love your videos . This is how you are helping us along. We are in our last week in Ca, selling everything ! We are having some “ bumps “ in the road ! But listening to you yesterday was a blessing. You are very inspirational . You keep us going ! Will be in Madeira early next year and hope to see the 3 of you ! Stay safe
Great! Call Claudia and her team if you need help get a rental or purchasing. Let us know if you need help with your VISA'S as well. Your support by giving our trusted vendors a chance to win your business is greatly appreciated.
Hi , It was a pleasure to meet you and your family at a Chinese restaurant yesterday. I hope we will see each other again and get to know each other better.
Olá! Thanks for watching and supporting our channel. Depending on the VISA you are applying for your marriage license will be presented as part of the required paperwork. The It'll Be Fun Moving Abroad Program takes you through all the details. You can find it on our website at www.itllbefunretirement.com We hope you will join us.
Ola Alan, Leslie and Wolf! I love your videos! I watch them for inspiration! What a beautiful island and church! I am going through your program slowly. I hope it doesn't expire!
Thank you for this video! I appreciate you sharing your plans. I am 60 and planned on waiting until I reached 65 to retire. I am quickly realising that my energy, health and life are never guaranteed! I want to be able to live and travel when I retire. My plans are changing as I research moving abroad.
I like your point about appreciating what we do have as opposed to focusing on what we don't. I do believe appreciating what you have in the moment allows us to utilize it for the future. Rather than pinning our hope on something, like the lottery, which I heard has a 1 in 300,000,000 chance of success. Not particularly good odds. 😂
Ok, what about those people who worked hard all their lives, but are 25 or more years away from living off their social security, no house to sell, no savings, living paycheck to paycheck, but would like not to wait for the retirement age to start experiencing new things? People that have no extra money to invest, no knowledge about investments and no trust that investments is not something that will eat up their hard earned money?
Olá! Multiple options come to mind. Creating a side income to generate additional income which can be invested. Taking classes to learn how to invest. Creating a income that you can do remotely so moving would in the cards. Moving to a much lower cost of living place or country could be in the cards with a side income or job that can be done remotely that way you could consider moving to an area/ country with a much lower cost of living.
@@ItllBeFun How do you pay into the local system? Are you permanent residents? If you go back to the US at some point, Medicare is gonna slam you unless you are currently paying for Part B and a supplemental plan.
Olá! The public system is free once you qualify. We have private insurance as well. And as for Medicare I break even after 5 years out of the country if I come back.
Always thought I wanted a big, beautiful house, but as I near retirement, I realize what brings me the most happiness is freedom from daily obligations.
I know. Isn't it interesting.
Owning a big house makes you a slave to the house.
It can if you don't have the money for it and all of the costs involved with maintenance.
Totally agree! We live a rich life below our means and that is key...No chasing bills or credit card debt here! Also, owning an affordable home and having security is important. We eat out, travel and live well...Not millionaires and that is not necessary!
Thanks for sharing your story. It is important for folks to know they really do have options
“ We live a rich life below our means ”……….and no debt. So true!
Thanks for sharing! Isn't it wonderful to leave ve a rich life without worries.
My first time on your channel. Such a pleasure - I am an expat, an adapted American living in Switzerland- your story is lovely. thank you
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What a beautiful story, thank you for sharing it with us
Muito obrigado we appreciate your support
I cannot wait to move abroad and downsize. Anymore I almost hate having a home due to the upkeep which I have to pay someone to due because I still work mega hours-ugh! I'm thinking enough already! Fab video. Keep them coming!
Muito obrigado
I just started my TH-cam channel and moved to Peru 🇵🇪 and it has been an adventure…thanks for this video 😊
Bom dia! We are glad you are here and can't wait to watch your yr adventures on TH-cam.
❤❤❤. My son and I love your videos . This is how you are helping us along. We are in our last week in Ca, selling everything !
We are having some “ bumps “ in the road ! But listening to you yesterday was a blessing. You are very inspirational . You keep us going ! Will be in Madeira early next year and hope to see the 3 of you ! Stay safe
Great! Call Claudia and her team if you need help get a rental or purchasing. Let us know if you need help with your VISA'S as well. Your support by giving our trusted vendors a chance to win your business is greatly appreciated.
What a beautiful island! Great video ❤
We are so glad you came to see it with us!
Hi , It was a pleasure to meet you and your family at a Chinese restaurant yesterday. I hope we will see each other again and get to know each other better.
Olá Natasha,
Please send us an email so we can get together soon.
If property is so expensive how do you manage this. I only have $3,500 a month retirement money each month
Olá! Here is our cost of living. We cover all of expenses. th-cam.com/video/7dB9USPRI3k/w-d-xo.html
Question: did it have to register your marriage with Portugal to prove you're married and if so how?
Olá! Thanks for watching and supporting our channel. Depending on the VISA you are applying for your marriage license will be presented as part of the required paperwork. The It'll Be Fun Moving Abroad Program takes you through all the details. You can find it on our website at www.itllbefunretirement.com
We hope you will join us.
Ola Alan, Leslie and Wolf! I love your videos! I watch them for inspiration! What a beautiful island and church! I am going through your program slowly. I hope it doesn't expire!
Nope! Thanks for being part of the It'll Be Fun Crew
@@ItllBeFun excellent 👌
Thank you for this video! I appreciate you sharing your plans. I am 60 and planned on waiting until I reached 65 to retire. I am quickly realising that my energy, health and life are never guaranteed! I want to be able to live and travel when I retire. My plans are changing as I research moving abroad.
Come join us at www itllbefunretirement@gmail.com
I like your point about appreciating what we do have as opposed to focusing on what we don't. I do believe appreciating what you have in the moment allows us to utilize it for the future. Rather than pinning our hope on something, like the lottery, which I heard has a 1 in 300,000,000 chance of success. Not particularly good odds. 😂
How much is it worth? You know just in case I want to buy a ticket...
@@ItllBeFun Ha!
You have a very special gift for presenting this concept. I just retired from my profession and I am starting this process. Cheers!
What a fun process! We wish you the best!
Ok, what about those people who worked hard all their lives, but are 25 or more years away from living off their social security, no house to sell, no savings, living paycheck to paycheck, but would like not to wait for the retirement age to start experiencing new things? People that have no extra money to invest, no knowledge about investments and no trust that investments is not something that will eat up their hard earned money?
Olá! Multiple options come to mind. Creating a side income to generate additional income which can be invested. Taking classes to learn how to invest. Creating a income that you can do remotely so moving would in the cards.
Moving to a much lower cost of living place or country could be in the cards with a side income or job that can be done remotely that way you could consider moving to an area/ country with a much lower cost of living.
Love your videos Alan, we have the same thought!
It's simple but true.
Thank you for sharing.
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Hi guys. It is always nice to hear your views.
Glad you are here!
Olá!
:)
Access to healthcare is an issue for seniors living away from the first world. What if you get a serious illness?
There is affordable health insurance elsewhere 😊
We have full coverage vis the public system as well as through our private health insurance. It is 80% cheaper than the USA with better care.
@@ItllBeFun How do you pay into the local system? Are you permanent residents? If you go back to the US at some point, Medicare is gonna slam you unless you are currently paying for Part B and a supplemental plan.
Absolutely. It is hard for Americans to fully understand this when first starting their research. But we figure it out and are amazed
Olá! The public system is free once you qualify. We have private insurance as well. And as for Medicare I break even after 5 years out of the country if I come back.
Great video 🎉
Muito obrigado
😂🎉Jan
Olá Jan