Retiring abroad

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Ha. Most US policies also don't cover flood damage. It can be added as an additional rider but, depending what flood plane you're in, it can be VERY ...

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In the US homeowners insurance is rarely worth filing a claim unless you have $5,000+ in damage because it's so frowned upon to use it that your rates...

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It's a tough balance point for me, and its directly related to privilege. I tend to be more left leaning in my voting in that I want those that don't...

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Beyond echoing what some others have said (my finances are exponentially in a better place than they were when I joined), I just like talking about money...

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Sorry you feel that way. I also believe in self-determination and positive action. I also believe in giving to charity and volunteering to help the less...

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110% what BS said. Privilege isn't a bad word. It isn't an insult, and no one is asking you to feel guilty about it. Recognizing you have privilege doesn't...

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Short answer, yes I realize what I have and I feel privileged. Long answer, I have mixed feelings about privilege and sometimes get hung up on how hard...

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What a beautiful perspective <3...

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We had some posts that got a little political/controversial and he said he was leaving. We definitely had some conflicting political views but I appreciated...

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Got excited for a min that TH was back

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Not a tall order at all. I re-fi'd my primary in May at 2.75% (15 year) and just got an offer this week from my lender that he can do 2.5% on my SFH rental...

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Captain Save SO many options! Thanks for those resources. I'll check them out.

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I want to visit everywhere, but strangely, Australia is about the only country I have no desire to visit ever. I don't know if its the giant spiders and...

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My post was actually inspired by coming across some info on Portugal yesterday! I'd always envisioned ending up in Mexico or Central America - that's...

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Does anyone plan to retire abroad? What countries are you looking at? Has it changed your retirement strategies or goals? Lots of countries offering incentives...

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Not really sure. I know at least one was furloughed for a while as she works in hospitality but they've continued to stay current on rent. No one else...

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$7.25 here... was $5.15 when I got my first job 20 years ago Yes our COL is low but the poor are definitely getting poorer when you have to work an...

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Just started the Simple Path to Wealth yesterday. I haven't read Millionaire Next Door - feel kind of offput by how old it is. Do you feel the info is...

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I think there's just a housing shortage in general. People who had planned to buy or sell in March-April-May which is prime home sales time put things...

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I've seen it A LOT in my industry. I'm fortunate for the position I have with the company I work for because I could easily shift and pick up other responsibilities...