Comments by "MtnGrl585" (@mtngrl5859) on "Nomad Capitalist" channel.

  1.  @TheReferrer72  Wake up, its the vaccinated who are at risk. You are so programmed. Look at Israel, one of the highest vaxed nations on earth, look at their hospitalization numbers. Get off mainstream media and look at other channels besides YT.
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  2. Many people have a romance of Europe and really have no understanding on what is going on politically.
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  3. SA Rand was worth more than the US Dollar in the 1970;s, this was when the US economy was supreme. Tells you something. I remember growing up being impressed with the SA Krugerrands.
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  4.  @spicychad55  Actually it's the opposite. It's a country that isn't a bitch to the EU and protects the rights of its citizens against outside interests.
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  5. Explored it about 10 years ago, decided against it for a number of reasons. While one can easily purchase land there, water rights do not automatically come with the property you buy, so that is a BIG Problem. In addition, gas prices are high- similar to Europe- so the most beautiful areas of the country one can't easily be self sufficient due to weather and energy costs. Also, unlike many part of Latin America, there are a lot of really woke people. One can see this with the recent election, many of the younger people are social marxists to boot. Finally, many Chileans are unhappy with their medical care and by South American standards is fairly high.
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  6.  @thevahandbook  Then it has a chance for survival, its the left wing that has created the malaise that exists.
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  7.  @JB-wr2lx  67% of Canadians didn't vote for Trudeau. They must count votes like the US does. Remember Stalin said, its not who you vote for its who counts the votes is what matters.
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  8.  @TheElectronicaman  Look at Israel and the high rate of vaxed. If there is one group of people that should be against it, it is them. Every country that signed the Nuremberg Convention agreed that there could never be forced vaccination again. Any country that requires it, should be thrown out of the UN, if there was any honesty going on.
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  9. Andrew, off topic here but love that tie color!
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  10.  @nazfar6700  There are plenty of areas in Canada where you can walk over the border and get into the US. Once there, get a bus, go to airport fly to Mexico
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  11.  @b__w_4565  Depends on where you live, many states have allowed students to be exempted for years. When I took some college courses about 10 years ago, I had to have proof that I had tetanus shot but nothing else. The present vax is technically not a vaccine and the CDC will not release its research for another 50 years, leading sensible people to say, well I'll wait 50 years to take the shot.
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  12. $4000/month should qualify you for food stamps in SF Bay area. Renting a room in someone else's place is like $1500 month. Not really a great recommendation.
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  13.  @mruncletheredge  He's a grifter.
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  14.  @tstcikhthys  I realize that is a Cultural Marxist talking point, but no other country is defined as "American" except the US. One can be a resident or a citizen of any Central American or South American country & be located in the "Americas", but one's identity is in the individual country that they are a citizen of. So, someone from Chile has an identity of being Chilean, not being "American". Yes, they are located in South America and realize they are in South America. Even in Mexico, which is in North America, refers to Canadians and people from the US as being "Norte Americanos", so they are associating that they aren't Americans even though they are technically North Americans. Btw, Canadians only refer to themselves as being from Canada, not as being North Americans. I live in Central America and travel throughout SA, by comparison they aren't doing anywhere close to my primary home in the US. Many people from Europe and the US make their money remotely, so they don't connect with how hard locals work in these country. I could write a couple of books on how different life is down here, I have a more positive view of the US the longer I am away from it.
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  15. How do you think you are going to get temporary residency in Mexico with $40 in your pocket. Mexico is declining many people who don't have the ability to prove income. Minimum income for a temp visa is $2500/month for 1 person. If you buy a home for 350k then you can qualify with that. Or you need to show about 140k in your bank account. The old I'll stay in Mexico for 6 months and then go to Belize for the weekend and fly back in has come to an end. So, if you can find work online and can show that as your income that may work. If you try to overstay your tourist visa, do not get on a bus the immigration police are pulling people off buses and imprisoning' them. They may deport you back to Canada.
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  16.  @EYNugget  Problem is it is too conformist, look how the treated people with the last manufactured health crisis. Many of these nations wanted to imprison people due to lack of compliance.
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  17. Good move... Some of Texas's challenges is that many liberal people have left California and are starting to change the landscape there. They leave California because of the high cost of living, not owning that they and the way they vote is what has caused the high cost. They moved to Austin, which is like a mini California high taxes ( higher property taxes than CA) with escalating real estate values. Of course, there are many other areas of Texas that are not like this.
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  18. The key is common sense, which is no longer common.
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  19. Nearly all of Asia is humid. Since I'm not a "city person" there are less offerings for me in that part of the world. China releases their nuclear waste directly into the ocean, so not sure how safe it is to be eating seafood in that region of the world.
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  20.  @lizcosgrove8199  Well, look at the present admin in power. Hunter Biden's dad picked the worst candidate in the Democratic lineup, anyone else would have better. So, we really don't have a VP that can be counted on. The speaker of the house is a senile alcoholic who is totally corrupt. Hunter's dad has moments of lucidity, but mostly he rambles on and on, craps his pants and clearly is trying to listen to what some one is telling him to say. Most of the world leaders don't even bother to listen to him. Look at our POS sec of state that can't negotiate jack. Compare that to Mike Pompeo of the previous administration, who had served in the navy, graduated from West Point , and had serious negotiation chops. Can you imagine that we would be in this situation if Donald Trump had been elected. While Trump is highly flawed, he wouldn't have abandoned American citizens and allies in Afghanistan. Hunter's dad refused to have serious talks with Putin, again this would not have happened with the previous administration. The world was a much safer place under Trump. Trump restrained nato, this situation in Ukraine would not be happening and we would not be having crazy gas prices.
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  21.  @delroywilson9588  Since we aren't time travelers, its all perspective. The 1920's were a time of affluence, most people had indoor plumbing unlike 20 years previous to that era. As far as the USA goes, we had gone through WWl and had the naïve belief it truly was the war to end all wars, no such thought exists anymore. People in general didn't lock their doors, violence was quite rare. The country was more homogeneous in general, none of this culture wars that plague us now. Growing up in the 1970's, was an ideal time in retrospect. There was not the addiction to the celebrity culture that exists now. The lifestyle that I had growing up was maintained by a blue color father and today to duplicate it would require both couples to work who had advanced professional careers. My parents purchased their nice 4 br home for 2lk in 1959 and sold it for 36k in 1973. 4 years later it sold for 125k. Now it is valued at 1.5 mil. People's income has not increased at this level, so yes quality of life has gone down.
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  22. The ones that can have been leaving in droves, many SA have moved to Panama and Portugal. Also, Uruguay.
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  23. VERY HOT in Florida and humid too. Palmetto bugs, yuck!
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  24.  @lizcosgrove8199  Look at what is going on in the US.
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  25. One of the most charming attributes of people form Argentina. They are beautiful like Italians with a bit of the gangster in them.
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  26.  @douwe4549  Merida is a big expat center and it is also a very " safe" place in terms of lack of crime. So, it attracts a certain type of expat. Many of these type of expats feel safer with mask compliance. Often people bring their attitudes with them. The level of mask compliance varies from state to state in Mexico. In general, the average citizen in Mexico gives lip service to the government and goes about their own business. I follow several channels on people who live in Mexico. Jeff Berwick lives in the area around Acapulco, and he is always walking around the streets there with no mask on. So, you may want to look at some of these channels and there are lots of FB expats sites for guidance. Personally there is a big difference between wearing a mask in public areas vs being required to have a vax passport. I was in the hospital in the USA, and once I left my room had to have a mask on. Plus during my month stay, I had to have 11 CV tests, so being state bound does not mean there aren't compliances one need to do. The country of Panama was a big mask compliance country, however at present there are only 130 cases for the entire country and they are removing all restrictions beginning of the year. However, if one goes indoors there will be a mask restriction.
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  27. One thing that is a small issue to some is that the EU doesn't allow some herbal medicines which to me is anti-freedom. For example, one is not allowed to have Melatonin which is a substance that helps me sleep. Again, this over the counter in the USA and most other countries around the world. This is just one instance.
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  28.  @cryptonomous888  Good conmen always survive, they just find a new market. To me, he always came off as kind of seedy, very low level.
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  29. I'd buy the book.
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  30. people should be working on their side hustle that one day will sustain them. Their job won't sustain them. There are so many skills that one can learn online that can be adapted to living in a remote location or another country.
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  31. Aren't people responsible for their own life? Plenty of people on social security benefits live well in Ecuador and Mexico for retirement. What about someone learning some skills that they could use online, there is training through online portals like Linkedin Learning and the like, where they go work online. People are teaching English remotely for $20/hr and work part time and live well in certain countries. There are options and I'm showcasing activities that don't require a high level on business acumen that can easily be learned.
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  32. In the EU, one is not allowed to have melatonin. This is a simple non prescription sleeping aid throughout most of the world, the EU also bans some other herbal treatments as well.
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  33. Don't delude yourself, its a world wide problem. Most politicians around the world are Narcissists, so are many people in top positions in business and the arts.
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  34. If you were smart, you would be in the neighboring country of Panama not Colombia. If you don't sell products or services within the country, no taxes at all. Top tax bracket is 25%
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  35.  @douwe4549  In my area in California which is a super liberal area, people are starting to avoid mandates and not wearing masks in super markets. So, there is starting to be more of a push back. Some states like Florida are pretty clear that they are not enforcing mandates at all. So, it will be interesting. It's certainly depressing to hear about the Netherlands since compared to other areas of Europe it was more free just a few months ago. A channel for you to watch is Tangerine Travels, young couple who have been in Mexico for the past few years. They covered some recent problems in Tulum and Playa del Carmen. They are located at present in Quertaro, Mexico and noticed that it was fairly mixed with people wearing masks in his most recent video. Best of luck.
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  36.  @navigator590  It's only good if you bring your money from a first world country & cash out to a third world country. The average people in third world countries often have hard lives.
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  37.  @dougscott188  Problem with Ecuador is that if you get a residency you can only leave for 3 months out of the year or you lose your residency. Also, if you keep money in a bank there, if you leave the country you have to pay the government a percentage of YOUR money you took out of the bank. There are several other disadvantages but mostly related to being a business owner there. It could be ideal for someone who is retired, who doesn't plan on traveling much and banks in another country.
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  38. #4 is what concerns me the most about mentalities in Asia. Too much of a conformist mindset.
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  39. Well, he was raised in the Boston area and his mother was a teacher. So, he was raised with a liberal agenda and then lived in Hollywood for years, so has zero idea on how the rest of the country lives. While he seems like a decent person, I'm sure it opened his eyes being there. I remember back in 2004, I flew to Oklahoma City to pick up a rescue dog I was going to adopt. I had a long flight from California, there were no direct flights to Oklahoma City, and arrived late at night, thinking I wouldn't be able to pick up my rental car. But this was very cheerful, well attired young man, assisted me with the greatest courtesy. He inquired about my flight, inquired if I was visiting family and so on. The cost for the rental car was very inexpensive, he handled the entire transaction quickly and got me on my way. I remembered thinking that I felt that I had entered a different time zone, like I was in the 1950's or so back there was great service.
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  40.  @scott80ca  Also if you refused the jab. they put you in jail
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  41.  @Cpt.Phenom  Panama has many different types of residencies. Check out the channel, Panama Relocation Tours there is a iot of information on the channel. One of the benefits of Mexico is that they don't require a background check. From what I hear because Canada didn't sign the Hague convention, Canadians seem to have more challenges in authenticating documentation. Most countries want a background check and it is only good for 6 months.
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  42. Sounds highly fascist to me to allow the state to be in your personal affairs.
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  43. That's called humor, it implies that the Swiss are efficient, so its a compliment.
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  44.  @John-wf5if  You sound like someone who doesn't pay any taxes at all. The problem is that 50% of US residents don't pay any taxes at all.
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  45.  @alblez  Most people don't talk about it but Colombia does have the right to tax it's citizens on their world wide income. They are not organized to do it, but its coming. I'm not sure what their position is on permanent residents that might be a better option.
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  46. This social engineering has been going on for some time. I've been aware of this direction for the past 15 years, this is not anything new. We are in the world of techno-feudalism, if you want a real red pill listen to Whitney Web.
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  47.  @GVan1953  During the 1970's the SA Rand was stronger than the US Dollar, which is amazing because back in the 1970;s the US economy was the strongest creditor ( hardly any debt) in the world.
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  48.  @mariacourtney8712  Yes, it is so sad. The amount of programming that people in the western world is under is truly overwhelming. I try to keep things very basic when I speak to Friends and associates. I ask basic questions like how can the inflation be only 7% when house prices in my area has increased by 25% in the last year. The average 3 bedroom rental has increased from $3500-4500 per month. That's a 77% increase in rents. Just in the past year, rib eye steaks have increased 37%.and Gas prices are 63% higher than last year. Yes, I live in California, so many of my clients can handle this increase. If one moves to Tampa, Florida which had a more reasonable market just 6 months ago, A 1 bedroom apt had a monthly rental of $850 on average, that same apartment is now $1500 per month. So, that's a 56.6% increase. How many people are making 50% more than they made 6 months ago. Another area that I like in Florida is St. Augustine. 1 year ago once could find a simple 2+ bedroom home for around $1200/month/ That same home is around $1800 month. That's an increase of about 66%. Home prices there have gone from just around 200k for a simple 2-3 bedroom home to about $380,000 for a similar home. That's an increase of 52%. This is not a home in the most prime area ( close to the downtown or beach). Presented with this info, most people have a blank look, I woke them up from their programming for a second. Then they get defensive and try to present some alternative info which is not valid. Well, I have protected myself and now working on a plan B to my plan B, so I guess it's a plan C.
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  49. i think it is interesting how many times Casey used the word shit hole countries with no response from Andrew or any of the subscribers. When Trump said it people went nuclear.
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  50. I enjoyed Bermuda when I stayed there about 15 years ago, loved the old school British Crown Colony vibe. People actually greet you with a Good day on the street and dress for dinner. Not for those that wear flip flops and shorts, a more elegant experience. Everything is well cared for there, so one needs a great deal of wealth to live there. They have a separate MLS system for local citizens vs the International market. So, pricing is much more inflated unless one is a citizen there. But one can have a very gracious life if they have the funds to do so.
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  51.  @nomadcapitalist  If you have an online business and don't sell to Panamanians it is.
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  52. Belize
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  53. Once one is hitting 65, international insurance is around $3500-6000/year. Depending on someone's income Medicare is less expensive option and can be used for emergencies and critical care with no deductible.
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  54.  @marktevault57  Depends on where one is in the US. I've been taking care of my sister in a red southern state & life is very good with decent people. I have a home in a small town in Northern California & it is good as well. For people that actually work at a job or a career, the US still pays the best. Salaries are 55% higher in the US than in Europe and 60% higher than in Canada. When it comes to personal freedoms, US is still better. Look at how draconian Europe was for people in Europe due to the lockdowns during the manufactured health crisis. The police beating up people in France, Austria & Netherlands. One didn't see that in the US. In Germany, one can't even home school their own children, government intrusion into every part of their live. I have a home in Central America & people there are far more free than they are in Europe or Canada as well. One can see with Argentina or El Salvador, all it takes is for a country to get serious and real changes can be made in short order to put things on a solid path.
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  55. Or as PT Barnum said "There's a sucker born every minute".
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  56.  @delroywilson9588  One of the challenges of modern life is the lack of critical thinking. Clearly you have a problem in processing what I wrote. The perspective referenced the year you mentioned - 1920- and I referenced that from a Edwardian perspective ( era of 1900-1910) having indoor plumbing for the average person was indeed progress or a better quality of life. That was what the term perspective referenced. The other information I shared was personal experience. I could also say that in the early 1980's that the government removed real estate from the inflation index, so when we speak about inflation it does not reflect the reality of most people's lives. Inflation is off the charts if one factors in real estate to salaries.
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  57. Nearly all of Latin America you can own free and clear. No issues at all.
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  58. Then they will fail like they did in Zimbabwe, then the Chinese will come in and get it for a song.
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  59.  @rodrigooliveira6111  Have you actually been to the hospital to verify that is the case or are you believing your media? In California they said the same thing, I go to the hospital and hardly anyone is there, had hip surgery within 12 hours of arriving. Verify everything yourself.
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  60. Jessica, you can control what you put in your mouth in the USA. I use to be 130 pounds heavier, moved to eating organic, and have kept the weight off for over 4 years. Costco has organic, so no excuse.
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  61.  @r3dp1ll  Safety is challenging. Many of the commenters on this channel are men, so they are usually not the victims of many crimes. One of the other channels that I follow is a single female who was living in a major city in Mexico. She was harassed a great deal there, so unless one has a chaperone or in a large group of people it can be unsafe. Even male expats talk about not driving at night in Mexico, so to me this sounds like a very unfree environment to live. This person had a female friend who had been shopping with her 8-year old daughter, she got in her car with her daughter in the back seat and 2 armed men attempted to kidnap her daughter. Fortunately, other people saw what was going on, so the kidnappers fled.
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  62.  Gororoba  In some ways worse. If you sell a property in Hawaii and don't reinvest there, there are big taxes even if you reinvest in another state of the US. Trying to deal with permits etc is worse than California, I know hard to believe. There is a huge welfare culture in Hawaii too, there are very rich who usually own a home there as one of their portfolio properties and locals who are very resentful. Hawaii is best enjoyed as a fly in and stay at a resort and leave not unlike Jamaica
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  63. Way too humid. In the majority of Asia, there is a strong conformist mindset that to me is unappealing.
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  64. Some of these comments are really disappointing , the serf mentality is repugnant to my sensibility as someone who is in control of my destiny. Why does anyone think someone else is responsible for their own success? If you get a loan from the government to go to college, study a field that you can make a living at. Plenty of fields where one can make a good living, pay off your debt, and move on. It's really that simple. I chose a liberal art career, paid for it myself, and then had to figure out another career path, paid taxes for the past 20+ years. The poor me mentality of many people here is really not attractive.
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  65.  @suzh5789  Yes, I didn't become aware of it until I had a Zoom call with my functional medical doctor. On the call was a nice lady from Ireland, who shared that she wasn't able to receive Melatonin due to EU guidelines. I have a Hyperthyroid condition, so it is usually more difficult to get to sleep without some assistance.
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  66.  @pamelamoore9769  Probably Nicaragua, one can get an investor's visa for about 30k, I believe. This will get you residency status, but you still need to be able to create an income to live on. So, if you can work remotely you are set. You don't want to work for local wages.
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  67. Perhaps because of his thrift, he has wealth,
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  68.  @mars54mars54  In Canada one had to wait 2 years to get a knee replacement surgery. If one goes to a private hospital in Panama, it is 7k. It would be much cheaper if one went to the public hospital in Panama. Salaries are much higher in the USA than they are in Canada. The average nurse in Canada makes 64k/year versus 116k for a nurse in California. In the UK, the average salary for a nurse in the NHS makes 43k a year. Engineers in Canada make on the average of 50% less than they do in the USA. Right out of tech school in the USA, welders are making 100k a year. There are 2 issues that I see with my fellow people in the USA, they choose to pursue the wrong career paths and they don't save $. Move to less expensive areas. Choose careers where one can work remotely.
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  69. It's Colombia unless you are in Missouri ( Columbia, Missouri or Columbia, CA).
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  70. If you can afford any of those countries, you can become a client of Nomad Capitalist and pay his fees.
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  71.  @TheBlackAce99  You're welcome! One thing that I would caution you is that due diligence is far more important in Latin America than it is in the US. I'm a licensed Realtor in California and I sell residential, investment, and land and if I did what some of the real estate people have done here, I would be sitting in jail or have to relinquish my license and pay fines. One thing that you will see is the same property in websites listed at different price points. Typically this means that what you are seeing is a net listing which is illegal in the USA. Basically what this means is that an owner has told real estate agents that they want a certain amount and anything over that amount, the real estate firm can keep. In the US in commercial real estate- which is governed by different rules- one can see large tracts of land with several different real estate signs on the parcel indicating it is what is called an Open listing. One call any of the companies or work with the Seller exclusively. Some countries like Chile, water rights don't necessarily convey with the purchase of land. So, that has to be researched carefully and prime land is quite expensive there. One of the good aspects of buying land in Panama, is that water in most areas is plentiful. It is common in the highland areas, that one only has to dig down 25-50 feet to find water. In California in the areas that I sell, it is over 300 feet down to find water. Also, mineral rights are conveyed with all real estate in Panama, not a given in the US. However, it does rain a lot around 100 inches+ a year. Areas closer to the beach areas is dryer with around 40 inches of rain per year.
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  72.  @mrsd2143  In order to be in SA, you have to prove your financial assets. So, when one says they are not well off financially I'm not sure what that means.
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  73.  Avegel Johnstown  They wanted to imprison you if you didn't take the vax, not exactly free.
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  74. Well real estate prices in Austin have gone crazy. The increases are likely to cover their investment. One of the lenders I work with about a week ago told me that he had a client who sold his property in California and went and bought a home in Austin for $450,000. The lender asked the client if he realized what his tax base in Austin is. He was shocked to find out that taxes were over 3% of the sales price. Ouch! He cashed out of his home in California and is paying about what a 1.2 mil home would be taxed at in California. He's talking of selling already!
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  75.  @donkeysaurusrex7881  In many relationships women are involved with the social interactions and logistics of family life. So, it is important to have good access to quality foods, access to stores, quality education for the family. Yes, creature comforts too. Many men are fine with pizza and good internet. One of the down sides for red states is that there is less diversity with respect to access to foods.
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  76.  @dr.winstonsmith  The key is not to be a low life and take responsibility for your children. Regarding alimony, you should have married a smart woman who can support herself too.
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  77.  @vasionok  Come on you can't really believe Government stats. In 2019, I got influenza A, was in ICU for 3 weeks, was in rehab for another 60 days and had an additional 3 months of home health care when I got home. That year in the USA there were nearly 80k deaths in the USA from Influenza A, Over the past 10 years there has been an average of 50-90k deaths a year from influenza. Since Covid hit, we have not had 1 reported death from Influenza A, even though we have a history for the past 10 years of thousands of deaths per year. The hospitals are being paid by the government 37k for each patient who is a Covid patient and they use a ventilator. Of course, all of these patients have covid. It's a profit motive. Supposedly there is supposed to be packed hospitals. I broke my hip in October, absolutely no one in emergency. I had an operation the next day. There is a lot of BS out there.
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  78.  @xealit  It's actually worse.
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  79.  @Rachelleluluful  That's good. It's a small country and generally smaller is better. There is a high rate of literacy and if you are a single woman, it may be a good place for connection. That is another plus for a spanish speaking country, much easier to learn Spanish.
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  80.  @axelteichmann9690  Worse in Germany, heard they want to tax you more for working from home.
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  81. Serbian and Croatian men are very handsome.
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  82. Andrew had a great video on unlearning and homeschooling, check it out.
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  83. Hard country to get residency, even people that work there don't necessarily have a residency visa there.
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  84. Kabul
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  85.  @danielcaissie1207  If you are retired all you have to show is either a government pension ( like social security, military, or pension from work). For one person it is $1,000 Us and $250 a month per each dependent. Panama is a territorial based taxation system. So, you can't actively work in a business in Panama if you want to continue to make money independent of your pension. However, if you have an online or virtual business and don't sell directly to anyone in Panama then you can do that. One can own a business in Panama, but you can't directly work in it. Some people own restaurants and then hire locals.
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  86. He has already covered that in the past, look at his videos.
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  87.  @ruzicatowers8693  That's pretty reasonable for a private flight. I heard of someone who chartered a plane to another Central American Country for 18k, pretty steep. She is splitting the cost with 2 other people, so it will be a little over 6k per person. She has 6 dogs, so pet transport for her dogs was close to 5k, so this was a more affordable option. Plus she can bring more suitcases and personal effects with her.
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  88. One can see this in Florida, the government is working directly with foreign governments directly. First time I have seen this in my life, a state bypassing the federal government.
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  89. That's why it is important to own your own property, no matter how humble it is. When over 50% of the population doesn't own their own homes in one of the strongest economies that is a big problem.
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  90. Usually on this channel, the term western is not used in a positive manner. Depending on the Latin country, they will have more of an affinity towards some western values. For example, Argentina is more allied in viewing themselves as transplanted Europeans. However, in general gender roles are defined and not fluid. Men have certain attributes and Women have other clearly defined roles. Family values are real and not a social construct, one has a biological family not some family is whatever you think it is idea. Of course, there are countries that are considered " western" but don't fit into some of the negative "woke" mentality of western ideology. For example, Hungary and Romania are two countries that come to mind. I likely would throw in Croatia and much of Greece into this as well. Also, likely Poland and a couple of other smaller countries that I haven't visited.
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  91. About 20 years ago, I looked at buying property in Hawaii. While it is gorgeous, there is a very hostile vibe where you have locals who live on the Hospitality sector and Food Stamps and are bitter they can't afford to buy. The majority of land is owned by non locals, recipe for resentment and big taxes if you sell and don't reinvest in the state.
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  92.  @LanaOkeanes  This is the key for most digital nomads, is to get paid for working for an American, Canadian or an European company and living in a country with a less expense standard of living. If one gets paid a local salary, the appeal goes away super fast.
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  93. I see this around the globe also. There is a young man on Youtube that talks to people in all areas of London and the UK on what they are wearing. In general, pretty unimpressive what people are wearing.
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  94.  @isam7928  Most people under 50, were never taught how to dress well. They don't even know how to evaluate a well constructed garment or demand quality. I remember growing up in the late 1970's reading the society pages in the USA. I remember a comment from a UK fashion designer commenting that in the USA, one sees beautifully attired women in society who look like they are dating the gardener. Now women look like the men, that is the problem. I am always one of the best dressed wherever I go.
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  95.  @evandewind4264  I would say Australia is far worse right now. They aren't even letting you leave the country.
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  96. @Tony Montana When he says combined, it is likely he means everything. For example, look at the cost of Gas and how much of it is tax, same with one's cell bill, one's airplane ticket.
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  97. I would say you want to stay away from Europe. All of Europe by US standards is too bureaucratic. You might want to consider Panama around the Coronado area, internet is excellent there. Depending on what warmth means to you, it will have 90 during the day and around low 70's at night. El Valle is a mountain town about 45 min away. so it will be low 80's during the day. It's a territorial based tax system, so if you have an online business or your business is outside the country, you will pay no taxes. Coronado and Panama City have decent hospitals. You do want to use the private system, not the public. But if you calculate that you are not paying taxes, one can afford private health insurance. Some plans are as low as $80/month or if you are over 55+ you will likely be looking at $300/month for International Health care, but you can go anywhere to have medical coverage.
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  98. That's the why it is supposed to be in most countries. How countries handle motor laws says a lot about the country. Years ago I lived in Italy, no one ever used the turn signals in the car, one had to really watch the car in front and how they handled their vehicle. However, many areas of the USA are similar to part of Europe too. While in California, the pedestrian always has the right of way., which is an alien concept in Chicago or NYC.
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  99.  @jaredwarner2451  Most "city" people live in certain areas and rarely venture out, so statistics are skewed. For example, if one lives in the affluent area of Westwood in LA, there is nearly zero crime. Also, if one lives in the affluent areas of Mexico City, one will find the same. In my area of California where I live, I don't lock the doors to my home or my car, this is not something one will likely find anywhere in Mexico or most foreign locals. The term "crimes of opportunity" is a refined way of saying, one needs to live in an ultra secured way. Most Mexicans will not travel in the night in their car, which to me is a loss of freedom. Typically when many people from the US- including Nomad Capitalist- compare crime stats its always from a major metro area like Chicago, LA, or NYC, which have millions of people. This is not an accurate comparison if one is considering living in a place like Tulum. Compare Tulum with a place like Boquete, Panama which has a similar expat and size of the area. Boquete has zero violent crime and Tulum by comparison is quite high. Yes, if one compares it to NYC it is quite low, but again compare the size of the city to the actual demographics.
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  100.  @mynamename5172  It's amazing how much a Hermes bag appreciates.
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  101. There are many ways to make money online or remotely.
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  102. True, I don't even lock my house at all. No problems ever.
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  103. Yes, just another $2500 deposited in a bank. She will also need to have a background done through government, if USA FBI and if Europe Interpol.
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  104. You get on a plane and leave, it is that simple. Australians and Canadians are having problems leaving but not if you are from the USA.
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  105.  @keenan3201  Many South Africans are moving to Panama. Look at Friendly Nations Program. You will need 5k in a bank in Panama plus legal fees. Look into it.
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  106.  @GlobalPeace365  Probably because he gets a residency out of it.
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  107.  @LMC444111  Each person is different, each individual has to fit what works for them. In Panama, I see people changing different locations because they are not happy with the international schools. So, what work for one won't work for another.
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  108. One of the great aspects of being an Argentinian is having the ability to see through much of the madness in the world and being able to negotiate.
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  109. There are many countries: Mexico, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Panama, Colombia. These are residencies not citizenships, but as you say you are low income just get a permanent residency and live.
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  110.  @aphilippinesadventure9184  That's because you have a Blue run state. In the small town in Iowa that my mom grew up in, the max cost for a house permit is $600.
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  111.  @utube7917  Panama is the strongest economy after Chile not Colombia. Colombia top tax bracket is 35% and Panama is 25%, however there are many ways where that does not go into effect.
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  112. Exactly. While I am not going to blame an entire generation, since there are some exceptional people ( there always are exceptions to any rule), this is a generation that grew up with the internet, so they think they know everything. Their parents opted out of being disciplinarians and opted out to be friends. By doing this, they have disrupted a social order that has existed for generations. When I first entered my career ( Real Estate) in 1989 I didn't know squat, I relied on experienced other people in my profession to learn and grow from. Today, I'm meeting 24-year old entering into my field and they are so arrogant with nothing to back it up with. But there are some that are exceptional and raised with good family values. I'm from California.
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  113.  @chesterkendra5224  Beautiful area, pretty much a tourist bubble there though.
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  114. Like some of the other comments here, it is hard to duplicate California weather. Most of the countries including Mexico, have much too heat at the beach, Our beautiful weather here in California, it is 78 degrees at the beach. SJS in Nicaragua is hitting 100 and about 95 in Panama, way too hot! The beautiful part of Chile is in the southern region which has the weather of state of Washington which means it's good for about 5 months of the year. The weather in Mexico is very hot unless you are at high elevations, which means one is not at the beach, so not a comparison at all. Likely Portugal is the best choice, but it is a higher tax location.
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  115.  @Rachelleluluful  Yes, there are lifestyle elements that aren't really addressed in videos. When I lived in Italy, it was interesting that even the smallest city had something cultural to offer, one didn't need to live in Rome or Florence. Being from California, I was raised with decent weather, so big extremes in climate are not attractive to me. Also, if the future has the potential of food shortages and the like, it is best to be in a country or location where one has easy access to the production of food. Hint: being in a big city is not optimum.
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  116.  @Rachelleluluful  Most likely. Uruguay is definitely an interesting place.
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  117. We have no idea what he paid. I'm sure he has the absolutely best tax advisors, so it may not be what you are thinking.
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  118. Reach out to the Italian consulate or embassy in your country. You can also check out the website in your country. Andrew also has a service that can assist you with the process.
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  119. You might want to consider other countries too, at present Thailand is not so expat friendly. They see more money coming from the Chinese, so many expats are leaving
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  120.  @tetsuyama5116  Thanks for your insight. My thoughts are that real estate like other investments should be diversified, so real estate in other countries would seem to minimize risk.
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  121.  @dorianagonzalez1525  Many are bots.
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  122.  @BillLaBrie  Oh, I think they will be using it!
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  123.  @danielcaissie1207  You're completely welcome. I have heard also that one can set up an International Business Corp for about 5k, then hire yourself and have this corporation pay you $1,000 month and that can be used to establish that you have a job in Panama. Of course, you then would be liable for income tax in Panama.
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  124. Many conman are smart, that's not exactly a recommendation. He may have had to leave the country.
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  125.  @christopherhouse7937  They can tax on world wide income unlike most territorial based tax countries.
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  126.  @nicholaslake5937  Each country needs to determine what is in their best interest. The reality is most countries are not looking for poor or struggling people, they have enough already of their own citizens. So, depending on the country, they are not looking for immigrants but people to invest into their country and make it better.
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  127. Your brother should be able to help you find an attorney in Italy.
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  128.  @M72398  Have no idea what your comment means. Are you saying we need more lame ass rulers like Canada? Not sure what you are talking about
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  129.  @M72398  Understand. Your conservative and liberal party looks similar to ours, they are frankly not that different. Certainly can see why Bernier left for a diff one which unfortunately seems to take him further from being PM. I agree with your analysis, sim to what is going on here.
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  130.  @M72398  Yes, well it goes back much further than the CCP. Read The Art of War, where you let the enemy destroy itself from within. I live in California with some of the most indoctrinated people in the world. I try to bring awareness but most are resistant. Very few are red pill people, the majority of the world opt for the blue pill. As Klaus Schwab said, you will own nothing and be happy. This character makes all those James Bond villans look like kids.
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  131.  @tommy0814  not easy in Panama. Know of someone who owns a business in Panama, been trying to get a gun permit for close to 10 years, still doesn't have it. In czech republic there are more people there than in the USA, who have concealed carry permits.
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  132.  @fcaonthewire6994  Only about 10% are vaccinated in Hong Kong.
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  133. That's a longer term process, CBI are attractive to higher net worth individuals where the term time is money are apt.
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  134.  @prayunceasingly2029  No, but even though I live in California, I only fly internationally in or out of Florida, less hassle. Probably Texas is fine as well. But if I was flying in internationally I would not fly into NYC or anywhere in California or DC area. Florida is solidly no mandates. Of course one has to show an antigen test, if one is Mexico they offer these everywhere.
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  135.  @loksaha  Very few. Most of the digital nomad programs specify a period of time and then one has to leave the country.
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  136.  @enjoyslearningandtravel7957  If a country is an enemy of your country, that only makes sense. Andrew has stated many times before that he wouldn't take a citizenship that was an enemy of any country that he had citizenship with.
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  137. I don't think Trump was referring to Mexico as that type of country.
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  138. California is not the only destination if one is getting hired by a big tech company. Have clients that just took an amazing position in the state of Washington. There are no personal income taxes or corporate taxes in the state. The real estate market is going crazy there but one can still find more reasonable rentals than in Silicon Valley. Lots of jobs there, great schools. Talked to one of the Realtors I referred my clients to and she said she is working with Buyer who both got their PHDs and were hired by facebook and are buying their first home at 1.2 million, tells one something of the kind of salary they are making.
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  139. Residency is easier there if one is a Eu citizen.
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  140. Lots of issues with Brasil that Andrew doesn't discuss. While Andrew always advocates multiple passports, its essential if one's main passport is Brasil. I certainly wouldn't want to be a resident of Brasil now.
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  141. Depends on your income, it goes up to over 60 percent in denmark for top earners.
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  142.  @bulldogrocks  Well, if they move to another country and create a business that hires employees from the host country, they aren't taking advantage of a country. I understand that one of the reasons that some Asian countries don't easily allow permanent residency is wanting to keep their independence from China. In looking at countries that have a highly protectionist structure like many Latin American Countries- Panama has a very long list of professions that one has to be a citizen to hold- expats that create companies help stimulate the economy.
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  143. There were so many right offs back then. My mom was an accountant back in that era and some of the things that people had as deductions were creative to say the least. Many celebrities in the 1950's-1970;s had race horses which were a huge tax shelter. Also, people would also have a work of "art" appraised at some outrageous amount, then donate it to a non profit and then be able to write off the value. When Reagan came in , many of these deductions disappeared.
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  144.  @ahwhodat  Yes, but the topic keeps being raised, so wouldn;t get too comfortable there.
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  145. @Rui Lima Thanks for your comment. For me being part of the Eu has more downsides than upsides since I' have always been self employed. Central Portugal seems to have reasonable real estate but I imagine economic activities are limited. Since I'm self employed as long as I have internet connection, I can live anywhere. Following some sites on FB, there is definitely some push back from the local population against come of the global digital nomads who were attracted to Portugal for reduced taxation for a period of time. My point is the handwriting is on the wall, so not to get too comfortable with being a resident there.
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  146.  @bhargi4692  Understand, I'm a Realtor in California. You might be able to create a business if there were enough expats in an area, doesn't seem there are reliable inspectors in many areas that I've seen.
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  147.  @ARUchannel1  Love Chile & Argentina-- both are beautiful countries! For me, Argentina has always had a certain romance even as a child, so I'm a bit biased. It would be great if this new leader can make some changes.
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  148.  @alexanderkennedy1801  It is safer for women and gays also.
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  149.  @sailingtheisleofman77  I would think that might be the case if you are indeed a UK citizen, of course, a good tax attorney in Panama would be best to advise you. Being a US citizen, it is different for us. However, there is nearly 109k exclusion and for the majority of people that is a big tax savings. I'm speaking from a US perspective here. Lots of digital nomads in Panama, so lots of people to connect with and easy access to the rest of the world.
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  150.  @draperlamarcakes  It can be cool there too. However if you acclimate, you likely wouldn't have a heart attack in the future.
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  151.  @jacobbordenkircherr.s.b.ia5679  There is a reason why it is the least populated.
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  152. True with many areas. Even in Germany one is more circumspect.
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  153. Correct. I live in a great area in solitude with stupendous views of the Pacific ocean. I haven't locked my doors to my house in years, zero violence . If one knows how to structure their business, the amount you pay in taxes in the USA is less than you would pay in places like Colombia.
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  154. Andrew, I have family that left the now Czech republic in the 19th century when it was part of the Austro-Hungarian empire. Would I be able to qualify for Hungarian since it was part of the republic or only the physical country where my family member was born?
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  155.  @conveyor2  There are parts of Florida just as reasonable as many parts of the world.
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  156.  @HigginsLawLLCWinterHaven  Not sure what comment of mine you are referring to. Boring is a relative term, My sister's idea of boring is not having major shopping within 5 minutes of one's home. That is not my idea, so each person is different. I responded with Belize, because the person wanted an English speaking country. For me, Belize would not be an option, since its a little too flat and hot for me, but everyone is different. Many people like countries like Malaysia, Singapore etc and they are too hot and humid for me.
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  157.  @mela6046  How many countries do you know that will create programs that you can buy a house with no money down (USDA loan), if you serve in the military buy a home with no money down ( VA), pay for your college, if you choose to go the expense route and spend 250k on school loans, if you work for the federal government for 10 years, they will forgive it. Now with President Biden, he is pushing to forgive the first 50k of one's school loans.
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  158.  @pmb6667  That is true but many places around the world, women and people in general, use more caution of where they go and when they go. I'm not going to walk anywhere by myself at 2 am in the morning. There was a case in Australia of a young Belgium man disappearing after leaving a club and never being seen again. It can happen and does happen.
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  159. Also, helps if you are a straight man too there. Not the same for others
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  160. Its just a tourist area, not the best area to be.
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  161.  @aidannewton  Prices in Panama reflect that it is a stable country, very easy to rent properties out at a good price and return. If you get cheap prices on property there will be many other concerns. For example, in Costa Rica real estate is more reasonable but crime against expats is quite high. Colombia does tax on world wide income unlike Panama.
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  162.  @aidannewton  Yes, it is difficult to sell one's property in Panama quickly. Currently I am listing and selling homes in California in under 10 days, so that is not the norm world wide. Many people hold properties for years and their rental income is their return. It is a different mindset. The other thing to keep in mind is that the first $120,000 is tax free and then up to $750,000 is is 1/2 of 1% tax. I had a friend look at this condo in an expat area, where they could higher rent, and it was listed at $120k so no taxes, low hoa of $60/month and he could rent it out for $1200 month. That's a good return.
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  163. One is already starting to see a different direction. The State of Florida is negotiating directly with over countries for trade deals. The traditional route was to work with the Federal Government but they are streamlining the process. Florida has able leadership under the Governor and the popular Lieutenant Governor. Florida has a population of over 20 million people and there are more guns there than in any other state. I'm not a resident of Florida but I can see the handwriting on the wall.
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  164.  @benbenjan811  Pretty close. The home my parents bought in 1959 was $21,000 and a similar home in my old neighborhood sold for 1.3 million in Silicon Valley.
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  165.  @sm3675  In California, house cleaners charge $30-40/hr.
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  166. That was pretty good money in 1974. I remember in the early 1970's that gas was 29 cents a gallon Mon-Thurs and on Friday it went up to 32 cents a gallon. Depending on how many gallons a car held, 15 gallons would be $4.35 at 29 cents a gallon. 1974 was a pivotal year, Opec got together and gas prices skyrocketed to just under $1.00/gallon by 1978. My parents sold their home ( California) for 36k in 1973 and by 1978 it was worth 110k. They purchased it for 21k in 1959. Today it is worth 1.5 mil. It was a simple 4 br, 2 bath home with 1600 sf.
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  167.  @cliasta9614  Particularly if one knows how to run a business. Back when I was in college in the late 1970's, I met a woman who did housework to, support herself through college. By the time she graduated, she had a very successful housecleaning business. Within 5 years she built it into a good sized business and later sold it for 5 mil dollars. She never actually used her degree
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  168.  @cliasta9614  Yes, its a good example of how one can build a successful business that doesn't require a great deal of education or technical skill.
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  169.  @cliasta9614  Not sure what country you live. But I live in California. A good way to build your business is to reach out to Realtors ( I'm one). We are always looking for good people who can clean a property before it goes on the market and often before a Buyer move in. These are commonly called move in and move out.. We also have a social media site called Next Door and people always are posting looking for good house cleaners. There is more $ though in move in and move out though. Its more of a heavy type of cleaning- all cabinets etc rather than the weekly easy cleaning. As I built my business, I likely would expand it to include concierge services: errands, dog walking etc. The good news one can always hire college students and then double bill for their services.
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  170.  @georgemkay5980  So is Panama or other countries that tax territorial not world wide.
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  171. There are plenty of places in the USA that are affordable. I was looking online for a client who wants to relocate to Southern Missouri. I found a 3 bedroom home for $57,000 on 1/2 acre. That's about a $265.00 a month payment, less than most people's car payments. I also saw very nice apartments with all utilities paid for $400/month. So, one can live affordably.
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  172. If social security is half your retirement income, renouncing makes zero financial sense. You need to meet with a good financial planner, many of my clients pay nominal to no taxes at all. One needs to be fairly wealthy to make renouncing an option.
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  173.  @alaskanwhiskey  Don't spread fear, just facts.
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  174.  @guilhermesalesferreiradaco2934  Both of those places have high vaccine compliance and depends on what you want out of life. I would never want to live in Singapore nor UAE. You can forgot about owning a home and I mean a home not an apartment in those areas.
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  175.  @niks1na  Exactly and one can easily buy a home with nearly no money down also in many of the areas that you mention.
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  176.  @guilhermesalesferreiradaco2934  I guess I made the wrong assumption that you were interested in wealth creation being on this channel. Real Estate is the pillar of wealth creation. 87% of the wealthy did so through real estate. Andrew does speak of real estate himself on this channel. Personally, living in a country where one can't get personal residency seems like a colossal waste of time. I've been tracking some of the key markets in Florida and for a small down payment, I would have had an additional 300k in a relatively short period of time. This is the beauty of passive income.
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  177.  @guilhermesalesferreiradaco2934  First off, interest rates for one thing. Once you invest in an apartment building you have commercial interest rates, so it is much higher. In the USA, one invest in 1-4 units or less for around 3-3.25% interest rate. Most of my clients who are investors are making strong incomes in the tech industry but they are investing too in real estate. Apartment buildings have their own challenges too, more tenants, more challenges, not as easy to sell if one wants to sell. There are many tax deferral strategies that exist in the US. At present long term capital gains is 15% which will likely change.
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  178. That's because Warren never pays any taxes, he is fine with others paying taxes. He so disingenuous that little socialist millennials buy into his BS. When he used to say his secretary paid more taxes than he did, he was correct because he didn't take a salary. He took his income through stocks.
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  179. Have you seen the police there beating on people there, shooting rubber bullets into the residents there? There were people who were going to adopt some dogs in a dog rescue, to prevent people from coming, the police just went in and killed the dogs.
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  180. Yes, the house he shot in the videos he rented for the day. It wasn't his home, just a set.
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  181.  @multa7053  That's funny! It's been many years since I lived in Roma and FIrenze, but that was certainly my impression! Love Italy and the people!
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  182.  @Wolff13  Understand. Haven't lived in Italy for years, so not a good resource. Depending if you want to own or rent, that will determine where you end up. If you want to buy, I would avoid real estate sites that go for the luxury buyers, there are likely deals when one is there. But the best values are likely in some of the hill towns rather than in Firenze. But depending on your budget, you can live in FIrenze and enjoy life there. Comfort means different things to different people. I've seen what I would call a decent 2 bedroom for 1300 Euros/month. To me, that is reasonable and if one walks to cafes and the like, that would be a great lifestyle. If you can afford more, than you will find a fairly decent selection.
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  183. @James Bond There are many frustrations in living in LA. I nearly always drive in the slower or mid lane, if that option exists. Being in a more rural lane, we have a lot of 2 lane roads, so that is not always an option. I try to pace myself where there will be less traffic, I realize that is difficult in LA, but in most areas there is a pattern to traffic, and I do the work arounds. I keep myself off the roads during commute hours, since I live in a Coastal area, I am aware of tourists and do not do unnecessary travel then. This has reduced my frustration level.
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  184. Some of these comments are weird. I see kids on bikes everywhere. I live in a coastal area, they are on skate boards by the beach, in the water surfing. Yes, they do also play video games at home and actually go to a place called school.
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  185. Wolfgang, It's excellent that you have Critical Thinking and can articulate your position clearly, so many of the people who comment on this channel are amazingly uninformed.
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  186.  @jaredwarner2451  Never experienced any of this in Westwood, lived close to UCLA, I think the median house price there is 2 mil. Panama is far more law abiding place than anywhere in Mexico. While I wouldn't say the food sucks, it is not a Mexican spicy cuisine. But there is a great diversity of food options in Panama City and Boquete as well. So, I haven't found food options a problem. sometimes I do bring some spices with me to add to a meal. But there are so many restaurants here, depending on one's budget. I've followed Tangerine Travels and it looks like the host for him and his GF spend about $50 a meal for the two of them in Queretaro for their meals. None of these places look posh to me. He's spending about $1800 month for his place to rent there. Yes, its more of a luxury place but clearly not cheap living. Most of the rentals he showed were around the $1100-1200 range. For that price, one can get a 2 br ocean view condo in Gorgona or Coronado complete with a pool and a gym for that price. The advantages to Panama is that it is a territorial based tax system. So, it is more strategic for people with remote businesses. Based on the type of properties that I prefer, Mexico is far more expensive for real estate. For a home on acreage in San Miguel de Allende or the Lake Chapala area, one is close to 1 mil its about 1/3 of that cost in Panama. Again it depends on the size etc. SMA gets much colder and much warmer in other parts of the year as well. If one wants just a beach condo not far from PV, then that can be had for a good price. But I like my privacy and rural living in Mexico, is not as safe as it is in other countries. Typically in the US and most of the world, the more rural one is, the safer it is, not in Mexico.
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  187. Argentina is a case in point on why government handouts don't work out either. The world we are heading into, you don't want to be a poor person, that's for sure.
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  188. It's all been socially engineered.
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  189.  @miljanvisnjic4022  The key is to have an independent income. Many people retire to other countries with a lower cost of living or have the ability to work online for a similar salary but they are not working for a local salary. In California, the average Registered Nurse makes over 100k a year and in Mexico city, makes around $750.00 month,
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  190. In Panama, one won't find fresh black berries or raspberries. Strawberries yes.
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  191. It's up to $112,000 per person now. If you are a working "stiff" and have the ability to work remotely, you can always work with your employer to pay you as a contract employee. So, basically you are a 1099 employee. You really won't need benefits, if you are living outside the country and will likely make more money from the company since they are not paying you benefits. If you are married or have a domestic partner, you can pay them a salary up to 112k, so now you have 224k that it not taxed. Of course, there are many other deductions that every self employed person has: place you operate your business, technology costs, utility costs etc. Of course, one has to pay social security tax.
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  192. Upper tax bracket is 49% in Portugal, really crazy.
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  193. Panama is a very tough country to have a business in, its fine if one has an online business and not dealing with the country, but as far as doing business in Panama, its a nightmare. It's interesting the longer I've lived outside the US, the more I appreciate many parts of it. My husband has many European workers in his business and by and large they are the laziest, entitled people I've ever seen. Businesses in the US are spoiled by having dedicated, hardworking people. You won't find that in Latin America or Europe. Btw, UK and Ireland I don't group as being Europeans, they are in the Anglo-sphere.
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  194.  @ellisrose8017  Great that one can go in and buy that miracle drug at any pharmacy with no prescription. This is true throughout Mexico and Central America.
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  195.  @ellisrose8017  Yes, wonderful stuff.
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  196.  @NigelHyphenJones  The handwriting is on the wall considering that Warren Buffet sold most of his stock holdings. Should be a wake up call to many investors.
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  197. So, people need a minimum of 500k, many would call that relatively wealthy.
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  198.  @rdix2501  He slants his channel very heavily towards certain countries, I wouldn't be surprised if he received some kind of sweet heart deal with these countries. He keeps crowing about Malaysia but look at his video he had about the recent changes in Malaysia with the visa. He pretty much soft pedaled the changes but in reading the comments on his videos, people who have lived there for years are enraged. They bought expensive real estate because they were told by Malaysia that they had residency, now Malaysia decides to change their income requirements which basically isolates anyone of a retirement and middle reserves. Andrew refuses to address the issue of vaccine passports. In nearly every video, there are numerous requests regarding information on countries and what their position is. This is a huge concern around the globe. Recently I heard in Europe that there are taxis only for nonvaccinated people, it is becoming a 2 tier society. Recently in Paris, the French are taking over outdoor seating outside of restaurants and bringing their own food in defiance of restaurant only serving vaxed people. There are hundreds of thousands of people protesting in Europe over these mandates. In order for people to go Where they are treated best, it is important to have this information available to people.
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  199.  @thinkforyourself9334  Love your stats.
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  200. Have to find private transport to get out.
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  201. Get a Charles Schwab International checking and investment account. They will refund you any international fees, when you apply indicate that you have a permanent address in the US.
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  202.  @MR-dm1gx  You now have to be vaccinated to enter the country.
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  203.  @janejames35  In some ways it is. It can be quite subtle, so unless one lives in a culture for an extended period of time, it can be hard to pick up clues. Back in the 1990's I had a client from Nicaragua. After getting to know her for awhile she shared her family's story of emigrating to the USA. Her sister was a gay and she was being threatened with being killed for her sexual orientation. This is not unusual in many countries. Currently in Honduras, not only is abortion illegal but if a woman has one she can be put in prison.
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  204. Unfortunately, many international markets are not as fluid as others. If one buys California or Florida real estate one can divest of it VERY quickly. Most international markets, one needs a lot of skin in the game to purchase real estate. Depending on the area in the US, one can purchase with 3.5 % down or even less. Most latin american countries its a minimum of 30-40% down. It will take a long time to sell if one wants to. It's really a long term process in LA.
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  205. You are finally starting to wake up. I grew up in the 1970's, was aware never to trust any government, the man was always out to get you. I'm not sure at what point in time where the liberals became so compliant and listened to all the BS coming out of the alphabet agencies. When I was in high school, we are taught civics and the foundations of the government. Now I understand they no longer teach this in schools. guess its good not to have an informed population with respect to their rights. Both this administration as well as the last spout all kinds of nonsense not allowed by the Constitution and Bill of Rights. No push back from the population. It's not just Canada, look at Australia how repressive it is there. What keeps this from happening in the USA is the knowledge that there are more guns than people in the USA.
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  206.  @vernonhampton6973  One of the things about the German system is that one at an early age around 12, I believe, one has to pick their path if they are going on to college or a trade. At that point, they go to different schools. There is none of this, I need to find myself thing that has permeated culture in the USA for so long. If anyone wants to go to college and be an engineer, get a school loan and when you get out of school you'll be making over 100k and pay it back. No, you don't need to go to Stanford or Harvard, there are lots of public universities where you total education will be 50k, then pay the loan back. No biggie. The problem is that when people go to college to study fields that they can never make any money at.
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  207. Its good that you visit, Panama has been closing non active bank accounts. A few years ago it was easier to get a bank account, but now you need to be a Permanent Resident or going through the process.
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  208. Amazon is only one of the employers there. People can easily get another position there very easily. Salaries are quite high in the area, and more companies are moving in due to the tax situation and pool of talented people there. Depending on where one wants to live, there are more affordable areas and with 3% interest rates, hard to pass up and pay rent.
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  209.  @belle42  Move to Texas, Texas is fining companies that want to vax people.
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  210.  @johng6417  Panama is a great country! A good channel here on Panama is I Go Panama. Mary and her husband run that channel, they live in Bocas. She has an online biz + is building her property in the jungle. She goes thru all the quirks she has encountered living here too. When she applied for the FNV, on her FBI background she had a fix it ticket that she got 20 years prior driving thru Colorado. Since she didn't live in the state never bothered to deal with it. Just because of this she had to go through a Buena Vista, an extra process through immigration. She was finally approved, but this shows how detailed Panama is. So, if someone had a drunk driving charge, they might not be able to get a residency for instance.
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  211. One more thing is that the lock downs were hard on the locals here. Unlike many western countries, there was no compensation during these times. When you go shopping like at a grocery store or Price Smart, make sure that you let the bagger come out with you to your car or taxi and tip them per bag. I do around $1 a bag, some of the employees there only receive these tips as wages. In Mexico I have heard that at some gas stations, people will pay to be able to work there. So, them for checking tire pressure, cleaning one's windows etc. You likely have noticed how many people work in a store, not all are receiving wages, so it keeps the system working.
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  212.  @christopherhamilton8879  It's a qualitative decision that everyone has to make. Being any kind of collector is really more than just a material consideration. There are special kind of clubs, meet ups and it provides a social outlet as well. It's not uncommon for some people to leave the US and then want to return and I've also seen this with some Europeans who move to another country and wish to move back to their country of origin.
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  213. There are very few countries one can bring their firearms to.
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  214.  @HoDLum  You have to have deep ties to Panama, so its not the country that you only live in for a few months a year or even a few days a year to enable you to get citizenship. Your focus needs to be what value do you bring to Panama, not how will Panama benefit me. Panama has so many different residency programs and being a territorial based tax system, there is not a huge motivation on most foreign residents to get citizenship. With permanent residencies one only has to be in the country once every 2 years to maintain it, so its one of the lowest occupancy residencies around. Saying this I know 2 people who got their citizenship relatively easy, but both were deeply involved in the fabric of the local community.
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  215.  @jacobbordenkircherr.s.b.ia5679  Argentina wouldn't be the best South American country.
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  216.  @atd5684  Well you do know that the jab doesn't prevent you from getting Covid or passing it on, it supposedly will lessen the symptoms if you do contract it. People have blindly taken the jab thinking it will make their life easier and are disappointed to see they still need to have to take the same tests as people who decided not to take the jab.
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  217.  @JAVIMETAL82  Understand Portugal is changing their tax policy next year. Your best bet is to join FB groups of a given country and start hearing the locals complain about the expats, that will give you a clear idea where to head or not to. Many citizens in Portugal object to many of the tax incentives offered to expats, things are changing.
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  218.  @ChanaElisheva  In Mexico, the minimum for residency is $1600/ month so that won't work. You are correct that Mexico is a difficult to become a citizen. Nicaragua you will need to relinquish your citizenship and they don't allow dual citizenship. To maintain residency in Nicaragua you need to live in the country 6 months of the year. Ecuador is worse you have to reside in the country 9 months of the year. Another charming aspect of Ecuador is that if you want to leave the country for any trip, you have to pay 5% of the money ( your money) you withdraw from and give it to the country. Not sure what their position of dual residency is. Costa Rica if you have social security is fine, you will need to contribute to the medical system there. The medical care and economy in general is better in Panama.
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  219.  @davelawson2564  For clarity, this was your original comment: Dave Lawson 3 days ago @cineffect what do you mean ? No reference was made that you were looking for someone who was living in Austria. You seemed completely unaware of the situation indicating you don't have a grasp of the condition. I don't need to live in Australia, to know what is happening there as well. Good luck with your life!
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  220.  @davelawson2564  Again, that is not what you asked for, just reread your comment. Oh, take your medication, Dave.
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  221. BTW, you don't need to respond again. I wouldn't have indulged you but I've been on hold with a government office for the past 90 minutes. Cheers!
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  222.  @Bucketofnugget  If the aboriginal peoples in Australia had guns, they would not be genocided by the Australian Government which is what is happening now. Same with the native people in Canada.
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  223. Back when it was offered FNV, had such a low cost plus one only needed to visit once every 2 years, it was hard to resist for many people. It may be coming back under a different form in the next couple of years.
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  224.  @Ace-Of-Spades-01  I know some of the history. One of the challenges is that people don't always know the history of countries they talk about, most Americans don't even know that much about their own history in fact.
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  225. key with Mexico is you have to qualify for a temporary residency. They are curtailing the border runs that have been going on for years. Its seems to be around $2500 month to prove you are self supporting. So, it's immaterial if you can live there for $1,000/month, you have to show more money.
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  226. The real question is who is the average person? The average person does not make 400k a year, so they will generally support these measures.
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  227. Hardly anyone every paid that figure, there were tons of right offs back then.
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  228. The first 2 are high tourist areas in Mexico.
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  229. Most people here have no idea what you mean by twerk, lol!
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  230.  @andrewwotherspoona5722  In my experience, that usually only comes up in conversation when one talks about the differences between certain areas of the world. For example, there are certain business practices that are common in Canada and the US that one doesn't see to the same extent in other countries. So, there is a North American ethos but Canadians do have a strong national unity. I have a number of Canadians as clients and like many people from the US, they focus on the particular area of the country they are from. For example, people from Alberta are markedly different than people from Toronto. It's akin to people from the Midwest in the US to people in the SF Bay area or the Boston area. Sometimes when I hear people make comments about the US, its clear that they have only been to certain areas: LA, Vegas, NYC and make assumptions about the country based on these areas.
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  231. CR is not as good of an option as Panama. There are many reasons including violence but it is not as business friendly as Panama. Also, the rules for permanent residency is less clear and can take close to 2 years to complete. Once you do have a residency, you will have to pay 10% of your income into their health care system, that most expats refuse to use since it is over crowded and private options are not that expensive. Further the IMF gave tons of money to CR, now they are pushing elec cars on the population. Taxes are so high here on cars that the average person has to pay a significant amount compared to Panama to buy a car. Panama is a much simpler country to move to. If you are not retirement age and you are from one of the many countries on the Friendly Nations program, it is a simple program to qualify. Panama follows its rules and it will take about 4 months to get permanent residency. Using a private hospital is $5-10 a visit. I had some blood work done for a drivers license and it was $5.00 for blood work. Private hospitals are more expensive and cost $40 to see a doctor. My dog was sick, vet made a home visit, $25. No country is perfect but I like Panama.
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  232.  @vasionok  People can believe what they want to believe, its not my issue. I have first hand documentation and I know it is false.
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  233. One doesn't wait until a robber is at the door to think about getting a weapon, one is prepared for the event.
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  234.  @chrismartinez3460  No, it's not hard to grasp, I pay into it for a future benefit like any retirement program. Teachers pay into a retirement program too.
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  235. Look at Obama and Edward Snowdon. He was never formally charged with a crime and was denied his due process, against the Constitution.
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  236. Panama
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  237. Bill Gates previous to his separation had already upped his children to getting 20 million each. I'm sure their siding with their mother in the divorce might have something to do with settling of additional funds.
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  238.  @jurgnobs1308  That's one perspective. The current President of Hungary has overwhelming support of its population, they have been effective in keeping the EU out of its business. They aren't taken in migrants to replace their own population like many countries in the EU. Many Europeans are starting to wake up & this is why recent elections are showing many conservatives taking over in many European countries. Even relatively minor things like Italy moving away from the dictates of the EU in terms of the Miss Italy contestant. Italy determined that only biological females can now participate. The EU opposes this & we see this in the Miss Netherlands the winner is a man who thinks he is a woman. Further, Italy has pro-family politician- an attractive female- who opposes many of the dictates of the EU. When people use terms like "far right" it usually means policies that one doesn't agree with. Many of these policies were the foundation of the rights of individual nations. The EU as well as the UN want to erode (as well as the Democrat Party in the US) the values that made countries function well. If you viewed the interview between Republican candidate Vivek with Dana Bash with CNN, he didn't let up on that Democrat Party had actively been working on migrants "replacing" the general population. She finally relented when Vivek presented evidence to her & her response was that she wasn't goin to use the word "replace", but her response was "what's wrong with that?" So, you want the tax payers to fund a system that is going to lead to their elimination?
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  239.  @axelteichmann9690  That's the downside of having an efficient society, one of the reasons I buy German cars for the past 30 years ( MBZ, BMW) is that they are beautifully designed. One of my clients ( in California) is a big crypto currency investor and trader and he owes the IRS 600k in taxes, but his payment plan is $600 month, so while he is on the radar, he is comfortable with his debt. So, compared with many other governments, the taxes are not as onerous. Nearly 1/3 of the people in California, where I live, get free medical care and pay minimal to no taxes. Something like 50% of the US population doesn't pay any taxes at all. While the focus on this channel is higher net worth individuals, many people don't have the type of careers that are easily moved to another country. Nurses make over 100k, nurses in Mexico make about $700/month.So, for many it is a tough to relocate unless they have an investor or business mindset,
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  240. Buy a CBI citizenship, why would you want to go to Japan?
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  241. Mexico is a good option. You can get an investor visa for about 30k in Nicaragua. There are others too, its a moving landscape. Follow FB groups you will get boots on the ground info.
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  242.  @None-y2f  Expats in Mexico is one. I think there is one centered in Playa del Carmen and others. Target some of areas that you would like to consider. I learned a lot from these different groups. People speak openly about issues like Cartel activity, general safety, things to do. Many people share the residency process, lawyers they recommend, or places for rent. What is really valuable is when Mexican Nationals give their perspective. What I found very interesting was hearing from locals is how polluted the waters are in the Lake Chapala area, a popular expat locale. This is certainly different than the rosy picture one hears from companies like International Living on places to live in Mexico. Some places like San Miguel de Allende are much more expensive than they used to be, but there are other towns close to it that are affordable options. Much will depend on what you want to pay, amenities that you need to have and so forth.
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  243.  @patilabhinav7941  I suppose it depends if one is going to live in Italy or is using it to get EU citizenship, so one can live and/or work in the EU. While I have always loved Italy and all it has to offer ( People, food, culture) but its been an economic disaster. Since joining the EU, it has made absolutely ZERO growth in its GNP. They are constantly being bailed out by other more successful countries. Italy actually jails people who don't pay their taxes. I remember years ago Sophia Loren spent time in jail. If one is wealthy they won't do jail time in the US unless it's really egregious or one screws other powerful people like Bernie Madoff. I had a client who made a great deal of money in crypto currency and he owed a very large amount to the government. At present, he is only paying 1% of the amount in a payment plan. This would never happen in other European countries, they would want all the money. Look at the French actor Gerard Depardieu who relinquished his French citizenship after paying over 40 million euros in taxes over the years, he finally had enough. Some people have different levels, I suppose. As Andrew always says, go where you are treated best. Some places are best just to have wonderful vacations but not to live full time
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  244. Likely because you lived in big cities or in areas where one can't grow their own food. I live in California in a beautiful coastal area. I grow my own tomatoes on my property, delicious. I also go directly to organic farms and buy directly from them. So, it's not about being in the US, its here you live. The key is to live in temperate zones, where one can control their own food supply, nothing beats that. Even in Mexico it can be a challenge to find organic food.
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  245. That's the problem, many are being prevented from leaving and if one is a farmer, their wealth is in their land. It would be like telling a farmer in Iowa to leave, if the government was going to confiscate their land and they worked for years on end to provide for their family.
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  246. That has been going on a long time in Chicago. I remember years ago ( like the early 1970's) that gang members in the South Side of chicago, would shoot at the L ( subway system) and they stopped doing it when the realized they were killing more people of color.
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  247.  Fareed Waseem  Well the reputable lawyers don't advertise on TV
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  248.  Fareed Waseem  Thank you for your kind words regarding the USA. Yes, the legal profession is a mixed bag at best, I'm working with a great immigration attorney at present but there are many poor examples in that profession. The more money that can be made, the poorer the choices.
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  249. Crime is on the upswing there, so don't rely on its reputation from the past. Nearly all durable goods are VERY expensive, so its not just cars. Nearly everything that one buys has to be imported & there is a huge import fee. A man moved down there & bought a ring from the US & his import tax was $7500 for the ring.
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  250.  @erenyeagerist7681  So, being forced to take an experimental drug & if one refuses to do so, one will be jailed, that is preferable? You sound like slave to me. When I'm in my home in California, everything is peaceful & beautiful in my area. I don't even lock my house there, so no hell hole. I live half of the year there & half in my second home, so never experience bad weather. I have a wonderful life. Yes, there are some inner cities that are plagued with issues, but I choose not to live there in either of the countries. Cities are not where you want to be now and definitely not in the future.
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  251. Happy Birthday, Andrew. Sorry to see less of you, but applaud you for focusing on what is most impactful for you and your business. Look forward to future content and hope you have greater enjoyment in life and business.
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  252.  @Stajh  Uruguay is not inexpensive.
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  253.  @elainej5473  Not exactly true. That would be true if societies ran on a equitable metric which doesn't happen. If one is in Mexico, the Cartel doesn't exactly share equally with the population in Mexico. They control a large portion of the agricultural and tourist businesses there.
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  254.  @melaniesmith3954  It is more reported in the US than in Mexico. In Tangerine Travels, the creator spoke about a friend(Mexican) who was at Home Depot in broad daylight with their 7-year old daughter, when 2 armed men came up to her car and tried to kidnap her daughter. She was able to attract attention, so the kidnappers took off. This happened in one of the safer cities in Mexico. Another channel I follow had a video on the 6 most dangerous cities in the world, 4 of these cities were in Mexico.
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  255.  @ishouldbeonmountrushmore1334  I'm going back a long time here, but here is my family story of Malaysia. I had a cousin visiting there, there was this beautiful car in front of him ( he was a young college student on motorcycle) and he didn't realize it had a small insignia on license plate to indicate one of the ruling families, anyway all he did was just pass the vehicle. He was picked up, thrown in jail, and no one knew where he was for 2 weeks. He was unharmed in jail, however, this tells one about their personal rights there.
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  256. That is active income, not passive income. I believe it is slightly higher now too.
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  257. Well, the founding fathers wanted rights to only be for land owners, knowing that they would have a stronger allegiance if they had something to lose.
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  258.  @M72398  All of this tribalism has been socially engineered.
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  259.  @stevenboldt6489  If they live in CA, they get Medical which is better than Medicaid. It covers all of your medications 100%, all hospitalizations, and while most doctors only take a certain percentage of medical patients as clients, there are enough doctors who will. Plenty of low paying workers are covered under this plan not just undocumented.
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  260. People travel all the time, stop being a drama queen!
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  261. Having family support plus a healthy lifestyle make a big difference.
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  262.  @CanadianVacations  Come to Panama, residency is very clear cut and you have 6 months to get your residency. Being a Canadian the Friendly Nations would work best for you since I presume you don't have a pension.
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  263. There is something called property managers in all countries. House cleaners are more likely to let their friends and family move in.
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  264. Not being disrespectful to housecleaners, they serve an important function but what kind of license do they have to have to clean houses? A property manager in most countries is a Realtor, they have to be bonded.
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  265.  @sylviam6535  Except Nicaragua. Only about 9% of the population is vaxed. Nicaragua is an interesting country, over 60% voted in the last election. The people are used to rioting, so they have more of a direct representation that other countries do. The people blocked China coming and building their own channel resulting in losing vital farmland for the people.
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  266.  @primepanda  Yes, news is highly censored. Interesting coincidence that just before Covid broke out, there were riots in Hong Kong, then since CV-19, no reporting of riots.
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  267.  @j0b0  Or move to a location, where you can own. People aren't trees, they won't die, if they pull their roots up and move somewhere else. That's kind of the point to this channel to begin with.
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  268.  @lionelpinkhard  Not to put the fear of God in anyone, but time is not a luxury that many people that want a second residency or citizenship don't have. Many people who were thinking that Eastern Europe was a good option, may be reconsidering their options. Residency programs come and go. Many Canadians and Australians probably feel that they should have left their country several years ago, Trudeau is now talking about eliminating travel, so its really not what is their best option, it may be an only option to leave. Citizenship by descent is a long process depending upon the country, but can be worthwhile since it is relatively low cost. I personally see less people being less oriented on saving taxes versus having a stable country to move to.
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  269.  @lm4559  Haven't flown in since then, but the Gov. of Florida has said he is not complying with federal guidelines for vaccination. So, use that as your guideline. You might want to check in with the state of Florida's office. There has been a proposal from the federal govt about having a vaccine passport going from state to state. What that tells me is that there is a realization that certain states- chiefly Florida and Texas- may not be following the mandate. The Gov. has said that he will rerun in 2022, so I don't expect to see much of a change in that state. If this proposal of requiring a passport goes through- don't expect it btw- it is restricting access between the states. That would allow individual states to create barriers for entry. I would be all for the state of Florida not allowing people from other states who vote in a way contrary to the health of their state. We see what has happened in Texas around the Austen area, lots of California transplants moved there due to high cost of living in california. But they still vote in the same way, so the prices have escalated in that area, since they still vote the same way, changing demographics for that area. Recently in my uber liberal area where I live, a woman posted on a social media site about how her daughter was attacked by a homeless man at a gas station. Now her daughter is afraid to go by herself to get gas. Her comment inspired some SJW activist to research this woman, check out where she lived and reported to her supervisor, Turns out that this woman is a teacher, so she got reported to the teacher's union as well. Now, she is under disciplinary action for her Freedom of Speech. Most teachers are democrat voters, so they are going after their own. In addition, recently I had some very liberal clients of mine witness a homeless man threaten to kill a woman who did nothing to him at the beach.
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  270.  @TheSweetestThing123  The key is to create a business that can be done remotely, most people don't want to work for local salaries. Only some things are less expensive, many things are the same or more expensive. It all depends on one's lifestyle. Cars and durable goods are more expensive in Latin America, but insurance-apart from Uruguay which is even more expensive than the SF Bay area!-and labor is definitely more affordable. If one looks at local salaries and the rent they pay, income to expenses is lower in m home state of California.
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  271.  @enjoyslearningandtravel7957  Thanks for your comment, who wants to complicate their life after all?
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  272.  @s43m  It's all about how strong one's desire is and what they are willing to put up with. Every country has it's own challenges.
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  273.  @thumbodyelse21  Nor social mind set.
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  274. Nice little elitist response. Sounds like a representative from the CCP
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  275. There are certain people who like creating a business and getting to a certain level, but don't enjoy the day to day running of such an enterprise. It's a different mindset to propel a business and maintain a business. They are different types of business people.
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  276. Last time that was proposed, farmers protested and it stopped quick, don't count on it. People in Nicaragua are very effective with their riots.
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  277. Do it online and live anywhere.
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  278.  @mkeuphoria  We are likely talking about different types of visas. If one has documentable income like from a pension or social security, they are not given a temporary visa. It is a permanent visa, but one can't leave the country for more than 3 months. After 5 years, one can apply for citizenship, I don't believe this has changed. However, I could be wrong. Same with Nicaragua, if one goes on a retirement visa, they need to stay in the country 6months out of the year. However, if one gets an investor visa, one has no time limit to my understanding.
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  279.  @mkeuphoria  Many people do enjoy living in Ecuador. Unlike Panama, there is a big division between being a citizen and being a permanent resident in Ecuador. While I'm not the kind of person who makes decisions on my ability to have firearms, it is concerning that only citizens in Ecuador can have guns or have the right to protect themself, which is not allowed to permanent residents. Seems a very unfair situation. Again, I have no intention of owning a firearm, but it does sound problematic and that one is definitely part of an underclass.
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  280.  @jqueryrocks  Yes, for a peaceful one like Russia.
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  281. This is never discussed or the freedom factor for gay people as well. In terms of being a woman, I would say consider Uruguay, Panama and Chile. Uruguay has a much higher cost of living than most SA countries, but it is a highly literate country, so many people from European countries feel comfortable living there. Most of Central America is off the radar due to a certain machismo. Even in Panama, some things surprised me when I first moved here. I've adjusted and there are many single women here who enjoy life. I'm happily married and I go with my husband everywhere, but if I'm in a store my husband will be the one they address, not me. That took some time to adjust to. Overtime I've learned that is more of a respect thing and the man is head of the household is how things are viewed here.
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  282. Look at Turkey's history, that will tell you something.
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  283.  @HoDLum  But most of the comments are from people who who are not independently self employed but who work for companies.
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  284. Exactly. I like this channel, but Andrew has such an unreasonable bias against the US. For people who are skilled and want to make money, its one of the best countries in the world. Now if one has an international business and makes 7 figure income, there are more tax friendly options. Recently I heard about a family that moved to Panama, thinking they could live much better than in the US. The husband was able to work remotely but lost his position, and the best position he could get in Panama was paying him $1200/month. His son, who was college aged, could only get work at $2/hour. He was offered a position back in the US for $150k a year as a long haul trucker plus he got a 20k sign on bonus. Obviously they moved back to the US.
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  285.  @branleyhd  I haven't really looked into it yet. I know Croatia now longer has the language requirement as of last year. But I know Hungary may be more specific.
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  286.  @8d4o0c4  Thanks for letting me know, I'll check into it.
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  287. Sounds like you are on the wrong channel.
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  288.  @sailormoon7202  Its not cheap for residency status.
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  289.  @cubeeggs  SF and NYC are not the majority of the USA. Most of the tech companies have other locations in other areas of the Usa, where standards of living are much lower.
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  290.  @cypherhoax2010  Did you do it yourself or with an attorney? My grandmother was from there.
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  291.  @mmfogar You sound so ignorant, when the Dutch arrived there were no indigenous people there. Just to let you know, American Indians were not indigenous to the United States either, they came from some place else. However, this doesn't mean that their treatment has been right or just, but a statement of fact.
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  292.  @mmfogar  So, if you are a white south african and your family has been there for hundred of years, they are as African as any other African. It is not a question of color but heritage.
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  293.  @belle42  Each person's case is different, it all depends on one's income. The only Medicare that will cover one internationally is Medicare Advantage & that will only cover one in emergencies, so cancer treatments likely won't qualify one. Being a resident of California, our state pays the monthly fee of $170.25 if one makes around $19k or less, so many on social security will qualify. Look into different insurance plans & see what works best for you. Some people find it is better to have cash on hand & pay out of pocket. What I will say is that experience of medical care is at a higher level than what I've seen here in Central America. The way some viewers on You Tube react to some hospitals as being like a good hotel room, that is standard care in my local hospital in California. Also, having access to quality alternative heath options- complementary health like functional medical practitioners, naturopaths, acupuncture etc is virtually nonexistent. Once one hits 65, many insurance companies won't cover you. So, the sooner you get insured the better.
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  294.  @marcind4644  FYI, Colombia taxes on world wide income. It's not a territorial tax system.
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  295.  @marcind4644  That is likely correct. This fits in with Andrew's general ethos that it is better to live in smaller countries. However, having good tax representatives is essential. Personally I have found it easy to work with the IRS, but all of my income is reportable, so that likely makes the difference.
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  296. Panama is easy to navigate and providing that you don't sell to others in Panama, you are fine. I wouldn't delay in getting a Friendly Nations Residency, it may not be around forever.
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  297.  @eaubert1  That's a pretty big caveat that is not in your original comment! Not sure how many thinking men would consider it a high life to see how poorly their wives/partners or their daughters/sisters would be treated.
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  298.  @IffyEdem  That's only one part of the equation. If you look at my prior comments I detailed them too. High level of vaccination rates too that doesn not speak to personal freedom either.
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  299. Referring to Panama with those tax rates, not in California, LOL! If we had those low taxes in California, I would be showing homes 18 hours a day due to demand!
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  300.  @Zeni-th.  Switzerland is an interesting country, to some extent its not just about the money, its about the ability to assimilate into their country. Depending on your age, it seems the younger one is, the easier it is to receive residency. One way is to go to school/college there, then work in the country. While we all know certain famous people live there, there are many low key people from countries all over the world, have residency there. I'm talking about residency, not a passport.
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  301.  @roryboytube  She doesn't have citizenship just legal residency, quite different.
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  302.  @msbeecee1  Ecuador is problematic in terms of infrastructure, so if you buy a farm and live off the land that's a different take than if you are running a business. I have a long family history there, but its a dicey country, not all what it appears to be.
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  303. Need to find an online source of income.
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  304.  @cliasta9614  Wish you the best of luck!
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  305.  @melaniegirard1980  For 30k you can get an investor visa in Nicaragua. Within 4 yrs, you will qualify for citizenship.
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  306.  @boyar1978  Why do you follow this channel, if you support countries with zero options. Clearly you haven't educated yourself at all, you have little to offer the world. You are living in some kind of bubble. Where do you come up with countries like Bulgaria and Serbia, Albania in the mix with N Korea? Check out prices sometime in Albania for example.
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  307. One eventually has to dock in a port, look at John McAfee and see how well that worked for him.
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  308.  @dergunter1237  We pay for our social security. Congress borrows money and only pays interest back, if they weren't allowed to touch social security at all, there would never be any issues
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  309. Andrew provides a great deal of content on places to live on $1000/month. There are lots of ways to make income online to afford a moderate lifestyle in many countries.
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  310. Someone that is self employed and let's say has a book keeping business and makes 65k a year. By the time, they write off their home office ( rental or if they own a home), supplies, phone, internet, technology. They likely will have a net income of around $12k a year. If they live in my state will have free medical and dental. They will pay just a tiny amount for social security, not much.
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  311. California for many years was a conservative state ( Ronald Reagan was Governor). Proposition 13 kept property low for many years and many businesses were able to benefit from this too since companies like IBM, HP owned large campuses that they bought prior to 1978. Prop 13 is under attack and with it many older CA. residents.
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  312.  @midlifecrisis7888  Also, good looking men.
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  313. Or if you decided to become a mortgage banker and did residential and investment loans and did on the average 15 loans a month ( low figure) with the average loan amount of 500k ( low amount) your gross income would $75k/month. Then within a year, you would be refinancing these people, so now you are easily doing 30 loans a month and on and on and on.
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  314. That was only for tithing, one still had to be the governments of the day.
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  315. I thought France didn't allow dual citizenship.
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  316.  @bobbyallen4555  You sound like a poorly educated or miseducated person. I have many clients who are the personification of thriving in the US, typically many of these people came from Marxist regimes and flourished in the US. In terms of indigenous in the US, their belief system was that one couldn't own land. So, if they can't own land, then they couldn't lose it. Throughout history, varied groups around the world have replaced other groups. With the Norman conquest in the UK, many of the Anglo Saxons lost land/positions etc. Vikings also killed and stole land as well. This is part of history.
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  317. @James Bond Not saying I agree, but that's the law out here. California is the most litigious state in the union. My point was to not to view CA or NY as the norm for the USA.
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  318. @Atlantis That's how it is done in many countries, same in many Central American countries. In the USA, in many areas the left lane is equivalent to the " Fast Lane". One is suppose to give fast moving vehicles, the right of way which means moving to the the right hand lane, which is also known as the slower lane. This is part of the motor vehicle law, but many do not abide by it. Probably the reasoning behind it is that there is a reason a vehicle might be going fast: emergency vehicles and so forth. One of the motor vehicle laws that are obeyed in the USA, is slowing one's vehicle or stopping when an emergency vehicle like an ambulance, Fire truck or a police vehicle sounds an alarm. I've noticed this doesn't happen in many areas of Europe.
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  319.  @DestinationJapan95  Yep, I live here and see it all the time.
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  320.  @alaskanwhiskey  The US is a very large country, you may come from a more urban or demographic than I come from. I've been a Realtor for 30 years in my coastal community in California. So, as the result of my career I am in many different neighborhoods throughout my county. This is what I do, show and sell residential homes. When I'm not working, I take long walks by the beach with my dog. Other people are doing the same. Children are riding their bikes, on their skate boards as well, Years ago when I lived in LA, I visited a friend who lived in the Beverly Hills area. Yes, one never saw anyone on the streets there but again that is another demographic than mine.
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  321.  @garykuech50  Many people who don't have the funds should start where they are at. Being in real estate in the US, hard to find an easier place to get into the market with nearly no cash down. I've had many clients take advantage of the USDA loan program with no $ down, had the Seller's pay their closing costs and usually renegotiate some some things before we close escrow. Typically they are getting into a home for almost no money, better than getting into a rental which usually cost 5k or more. 3 years later they are sitting on 200k+ of equity, they can use to fund other projects. No deal like that exists in Panama or Colombia, one needs to have the cash to make it happen.
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  322.  @leplane_  Somebody with the name of Shirley Jones is not likely under 25. Since she is already familiar with some loan programs, I would hazard to say she would have the acumen to be an investor not a student.
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  323.  @RK-cj4oc  I have an autoimmune condition & per others who live in the EU they aren't allowed to get melatonin. Perhaps there's a work around but the EU doesn't allow many herbal medicines. I've seen interviews with people in Spain who aren't allowed to grow certain medicinal herbs.
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  324. Well, Hollywood is not really a barometer for a place with values.
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  325.  @cryptocrusader6078  Those numbers get bigger and bigger. The real stats were 20 mil, now the numbers grow like weeds. No one closed down businesses back then.
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  326.  @kolacao8134  He's referring to his parents and siblings not children.
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  327.  @kolacao8134  I've watched those videos and he has another person talking about raising children in the nomad capitalist lifestyle, He refers to others experiences not his own.
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  328.  @maugondola2565  Considering that #1 industry for years was money coming from the USA by the way of Mexicans sending money back to their families in Mexico. This created more wealth in Mexico than any other industry that they had. In addition, when former President Trump talked about the wall, the 16 Billion that Mexico was supposed to have paid, was not coming from Mexico, it was based on the fact that the US gives 16 Billion a year to Mexico. Trump incorrectly thought he could repurpose that for the wall. So, Mexico gets 16 Billion dollars a year from the US, what do the Mexican people see with all this money given to their government? That is a far bigger question than some uneducated belief that the US took land. The US had some land purchases they purchased from Mexico, again how did the government use those funds at the time. Clearly the problem in Mexico and many other countries is how does the government distribute or invest the money for the benefit of their citizens.
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  329. Ecuador has a number of issues, however, one can live there cheaply. Understand that any money you have in a bank there, if you leave the country, they get to keep 5% of your money becomes theirs. If you own a business, it's pretty onerous to hire people. Check it out, you'll be surprised.
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  330. You are a little clueless regarding your remarks about India. The UK didn't take over India " for a little while", it was a large part of their Imperial Conquest leading to the Victorian saying " that the sun never sets on the British empire". Their military was trained by the British, schools as well.
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  331.  @me2ontube  I understand you point, but I am also noting you being clueless or culturally insensitive if you prefer that description instead. By saying you were amazed to find that English was spoken in remote villages of India, illustrates your ethnocentrism. Again, if you want to blast others for being too immersed in their " Western Bubble", it seems like you are as well.
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  332.  @me2ontube  Just because someone lives in different countries doesn't mean they have an understanding of said countries. This is evidenced by being surprised that English was spoken in the remote villages of India. For many years Europeans lived in different countries in Africa-- actually they lived in little enclaves of Euro culture not really knowing or understanding the culture and history of the given country. It is quite possible to live in a community like Lake Chapala and have minimal contact with the average Mexican, for example.
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  333.  @Cryptoversity  So, Japan you don't pay taxes on your property? What you are saying about the US is not completely true either. I have clients who have owned land that they haven't developed and apart from lower taxes, owe nothing on any other services. If you are going to compare rural Japan, you need to compare to rural US or any other country. I have no trash collection, I can have a private company pick it up for a fee of course, but it is optional. If there is no structure on it, apart from whatever property taxes that I owe, that's it. Yes, if you buy in a gated subdivision there are HOA dues but it has been in every country that I have seen. But that are the rules of the development, not the country.
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  334. They have property managers there the same as in the USA
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  335. There is a lot of talking in subtext in the US.
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  336.  @raybenoit5238  When Donald Trump was President, he got nailed for talking about certain people in different ethnic groups, and was labeled as a racist. However, Democrats use terms like there are certain demographics, which mean the exact terms that Trump was alluding to. In California, using terms like demographics takes the sting out, but it means the exact same thing. So, people talk in non specifics, so it is a way of coded language.
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  337.  @raybenoit5238  Same concept, though.
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  338. There are always trade offs. If you have a lot to offer, negotiate larger vacation in lieu of some salary, I'm sure it could be worked out.
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  339.  @julioalmeida4645  Yes, it's not a deal killer but an awareness point. In Panama, my apples come either from Chile or the state of Washington. So, there is demand for apples but it is likely that apples have an easier shelf life or ease with transportation. In the US we can get any kind of produce at any time of the year. When I first visited Panama, I couldn't get over that I couldn't find Avocadoes year round. Due to transportation this may result in certain areas of the US with some less tasty foods due to cold storage. Chicago is a poor example to use. I live in California in a high cost area to be sure. But I grow many of my own vegetables, I live in a sunny location on acreage. So, I have vine ripened tomatoes which are excellent. I also have local farmers that raise grass fed cattle and sheep, so I am able to have organic meats. In addition, our berries are grown organically and locally as well.
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  340.  @DidiGrooves  Well I think if one is interested in a passport for a country like Colombia it is important to know how to spell the country. The USA has had a big foot print in Latin America and not all of it is positive, so one needs to respect the culture of an area. I see it here in Panama, where a gringo ( not just people from North America) come into a store and are demanding in tone to hurry up and finish the transaction pronto, they get glares from the locals.
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  341. It's a latin thing. So, pick your area well.
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  342. For years, they have had an influx of Marxists there, not a good long term strategy.
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  343. Puerto RIcans are not US citizens, they are a territory but not a state. They can't vote but they do get Food Stamps and are not required to do military service, even though many do enlist in the military.
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  344.  @antoniobrasse7157  I'm a busy woman, so I'm not going to research being born in a territory, but Puerto Ricans are not allowed to vote in elections. In addition, they are not required to register for military service at time of war, if they were citizens then this would not be the case. Panama uses the US dollar as a currency, technically they have the Balboa but it is pegged to the dollar and the Balboa is only used in coinage. Ecuador is pegged to the dollar and will widely accept the US dollar there. When I was in Bermuda, I have always been able to pay with the US Dollar.
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  345.  @JamesSmith-qv9qo  Why has there been a push for them to be considered a state, if they are already considered citizens?
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  346.  @fillername458  I'm sure your kids will love you forever.
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  347. The weather is not like California unless you are thinking of Bakersfield.
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  348. One thing I do not like about Ecuador is that if you leave the country even on a trip and take your own money out of the bank you have to give the government 5% of YOUR MONEY. Another thing is that until you have citizenship, you can only leave the county 90 days or you loose your permanent residency.
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  349. Africa has many corrupt leaders, so its just another form of Colonialism that Africa has always been ripe for.
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  350. There is a gentleman on You Tube who has a Book Channel and he lives in Georgia. You might want to search for him. He's quite nice and will return any messages you send him.
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  351. It means that Trump was transparent. You don't have to like him, but he doesn't change who he is to suit the occasion like nearly every politician.
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  352.  @alblez  That's interesting. I hadn't heard anyone having to pay taxes as of yet, but I figured it was coming. I bow to your superior knowledge, I'm not a resident of Colombia.
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  353. Most successful people don't live in DC, they live in Virginia and drive in. Only the uber wealthy and poor live in DC. Likely you know the latter.
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  354. How big is your dog? If they can go with you on the plane, it is easier.
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  355.  @LadyIarConnacht  I've had my dog certified as an emotional support animal, but the standards did change in January of this year. So, it is up to each individual airline to make its determination. Depending one one's opinions on inoculations of any kind, does one really want to put undue stress on their animals health. In terms of the PCR testing, there is some concern about what is one putting up their nose as well. Some people who own homes in one area, leave their animals behind and have a housesitter care for them and their property while they are gone. Depends on one's relationship with their pets, if that is an option. Frankly, I think the trifecta lifestyle for many people is not realistic unless they have their own plane or private transport.
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  356. South Africa is a mess, so is Australia. Brasil is a beautiful country.
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  357. Depending on which country you are from will determine what is open to you. There are many countries that offer residency not citizenship for limited resources. Check out Nicaragua, Colombia, Ecuador and Panama depending what country you are from. Panama does offers forestry visas also if you aren't not from a country listed in their Friendly Nations Program.
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  358.  @anonymous-zp9ze  I would think Nicaragua would be less expensive. Once you get away from the tourist areas of San Juan del Sur, prices are a lot less expensive. It would be good to travel and visit both countries to see what you like best. You might want to explore Honduras and other countries too to gauge your tolerance, there are great people every where.
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  359. Unfortunately, it is true about many other countries as well except in many other countries it's a bit more covert. The key is to surround yourself with like minded people and minimize contact with less affirming people.
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  360.  @nhmooytis7058  If you've been following this channel for some time, generally smaller countries are better. While NZ is a smaller country, it has a very woke person running the country. Depending on your resources and how portable your income will determine where you can move to. There are many countries in Latin America and Eastern Europe you might want to consider. Everyone has their requirements on what matters.
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  361.  @nhmooytis7058  Costa Rica has the rentista program. I think if one has around 25k in the bank, that qualifies. Nicaragua has a couple of programs, There is the investor visa which is around $30k, that can be in real estate or a business I believe. They also have a rentista program which is lower than Costa Rica. Ecuador has raised certain requirements but it is still a fairly low bar. There are digital nomad programs but those are not long term residency programs.
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  362.  @nhmooytis7058  I think you might want to recheck the amount needed for the rentista program. There are online ways of making money that you might want to explore.
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  363. If you stay in the US, go to Florida, Huntsville, Alabama, or Texas.
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  364. Part A of Medicare is free and that part covers hospitalizations. Part B, are doctors visits. Depending on one's state the cost is around $160/month. The advantage plan will cover emergency and chronic care if one is out of the country. Still cheaper than international insurance.
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  365.  @dougscott188  Some people in the past were able to open a bank account with just a tourist visa, so they would have an account when they visited. Many were shocked when their accounts were closed last year,. However, if it used periodically then it remained open.
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  366.  @Iron88380  So, you had the benefit of American salaries with Euro holidays! I've had European clients over the years who chose to work for American companies for this reason.
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  367. You don't need to renounce, just live outside the country, it's not that complicated. Renouncing citizenship for most people is not necessary.
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  368. Not for $1,000 month
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  369.  @johng6417  That's not a $1000 a month, which is title of video.San Carlos is a beautiful area and I would say $1500-2000 month is more realistic. You've a deal for $750.00. I see videos of people renting homes on the beach for $450, but these are outliers not the average if you look at Encuentra24.
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  370.  @johng6417  You know they changed the Friendly Nations program, right? They also changed the 6 months to 3 months, then there was outcry and turned it back to 6 months for Americans and Canadians but they do plan to turn it back at sometime to 3 months. Right now with the Friendly Nations, one has to put 200k in a bank or buy $200k in real estate BEFORE you can apply for it. It is only good for 2 years then if everything is the same, then it will become permanent.
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  371.  @johng6417  I already have my residency. If you read my comments, I referenced the real estate option. It is risky because one had to purchase it before applying for the residency. Also, you don't have the permanent residency until after you had the temporary residency for 2 years. So, in essence it is a provisional residency. This changed in August. If you had applied for the FNV in early May, it would have cost less than $10,000 to have this residency. As Andrew in this channel cautions, its better to act sooner than later, because many types of programs are going away. The new digital nomad program one needs to show $3,000 per month plus one has to show proof of medical insurance. The total time one can be in this program is 18 months.
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  372. The original focus on this channel was for people with 7+ figure net worth, not those barely getting by. There are channels on frugal living, this is not one of them.
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  373. Depends where you go. Years ago, my broker sold his classic 1965 Mustang to a Danish gentleman. It was sent to Denmark and yes the Danish Buyer had to pay VAT tax of 24-26% on the purchase price. Everything can be sent but is it worth it to you?
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  374. @Moljo Exactly!
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  375.  @krugmeup2162  I referred to as a jab not a vaccine, look at my comment.
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  376. Now that the new admin there released criminals out of prison, so the president could be elected.
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  377. Have to pick a country that doesn't check. I think Chile doesn't check and maybe Colombia. Definitely forget Panama.
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  378. Not sure where you are from but if in the US, look for meet up groups on finance, investing, wealth creation, real estate and the like. First thing if you want to be successful is to upgrade people you associate with. People just getting by associate with like minded individuals. Associate yourself with success oriented people.
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  379. Depends on the country that you have multiple passports for.
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  380.  @michealjoseph9943  Since they go after your own money in a bank account there not likely a good option.
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  381. Back in the 1970's the SA Rand was worth more than the US Dollar. This was at a time when the USA had nearly zero debt, so this is saying something.
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  382. Debbie, you don't qualify for Mexican residency, I believe you have to show $1600 month for residency. Panama is a better choice. If you are looking for residency, the Pensionado is clear cut, you get 25% off flights, 30% off hotels, restaurants, 30% off loans etc. All you as a single woman need to show is $1,000 of social security income per month and $250 for each dependent.
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  383. As far as SA goes it is relatively expensive, the bar is much lower in other areas. If one has the funds, then it is a good option. Certain things are surprisingly expense in comparison to Europe and definitely the US.
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  384.  @davelawson2564  Don't you follow the news? Read up on what is going on in Austria.
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  385.  @davelawson2564  One does not have to live in a country to know what is going on. In terms of " half baked" news, once you get off corporate news sources- yes, Fox News and the BBC are corporate news. The corporate news does not show what is going on in other countries, it interferes with their narrative. You Tube is relatively censored, if you want to know what is going on, there are others portals that are more transparent. One is located in the UK, pretty big hint for you. All it takes is a search.
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  386.  @shinachikudidnthappen..mov9196  Clearly it worked in your case, but its not an either/or. If one looks at either regions in the world, one can get a better balance IMO.
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  387. Your lawyer will set you up with a bank.
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  388.  @utube7917  Likely the more you integrate into the society, you will have a better understanding from others you meet. No banks are insured by the government, so its a different attitude than many other countries. However, there haven't been bank failures there either. I've heard bad things about Scotia Bank but that's about it.
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  389.  @tstcikhthys We are from different generations, you are likely from the generation that believes that "telling their truth" is a fact, it isn't. One's feelings do not qualify as facts. If a man chooses to identify as a woman, he is still a man, his belief system does not change his biology. We have men who claim they are women who have all their genitalia intact but are being imprisoned with the female population & raping fellow female inmates. This has happened in Scotland as well as in the US. Frankly the only people that can identify as African-American would be an individual born in Africa and then becomes a citizen of the US. I'm a bi-racial person myself (my grandmother was a Black African) but that doesn't make me an African-American. I was born in the US, that is my nationhood. I do have ancestral descent from an African country and regardless of my skin tone, I'm an American. I also have European heritage from the Czech Republic, but I don't go around saying I'm a Czech-American. When people born in the US claim that they are Irish that is incorrect, in fact, it puzzles people from Ireland that people from the US identifies as such. One may have ancestral links to another country, but that does not confer a national identity. Of course, if one becomes a citizen to a country, then that is another matter. Now we get back to national identity, the only country that can be identified as American is the United States of America. It is the only country in the Americas that has the name of the country America in the name of the country. Yes, one can acknowledge what continent they reside in, but that doesn't mean that is a National Identity. I do realize the goal with Globalists is that they want to do away with any notion of nationhood. We see this quite clearly with the European Union. Countries like Hungary and Italy have pushed back on certain agendas of the EU. Recently, Italy declared that only biological women can participate in the Miss Italy Beauty contest, the EU has been in opposition to this. The current Miss Netherlands is a transgender man, so this all part of the social engineering. Go on Book Tube on You Tube, there are book channels dedicated to Canadian literature. The literature from Canada is not referred to as North American literature, it is referred to as Canadian literature. The same is true with films from a given country. Films from the US are referred to as American films, this is how it is referred to throughout the world. The actor Ryan Reynolds is a Canadian actor, he is not referred to as a North American actor.
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  390. That's what John Mc Afee thought.
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  391. Very interesting that the voting machines were only not working in republican strong holds.
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  392. @Deborah Hearne They don't want you to be wealthier. Apart from a few states, most people in the USA who make over 70k/year pay more effectively in taxes than people in other high tax countries. I'm self employed in California, so I pay 17.3% to the state of CA including ss tax. Then if Biden pushes taxes to the 39% range, I'm at 56% and this does not include my local 9% tax for sales tax or the tax on gasoline or taxes on airplane travel. By the time, one factors all these taxes in, we're up to nearly 70%. In Norway, the top figure is 52% and with that they get free medical care.
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  393. @Deborah Hearne Because I am a working Realtor, that's why. I do have significant deductions due to my business but the type of business I'm in, I can't relocate to Puerto Rico. I have a good CPA but I was given percentages that other self employed people pay. The idea is that many people pay more taxes than they think they pay. Like the young man who responded to me from New Hampshire, he likes all the "services" that the state has, well someone is paying for those "services:" Clearly he is a renter and not paying for them. Years ago, I was at a real estate conference and was having dinner with some of the other Realtors who lived on the East Coast ( Mass, Conn, NH, ) and what they pay in property taxes was shocking to me. In Mass, their homes are constantly reassessed, so their taxes climb and climb. In CA, it is based on what the property sold for. So, if one bough their home in 1989 for $149,000 and it now worth 1.4 million, the basis for the tax you pay is based on the $149,000. It does go up a little each year but only by a small percentage. While your neighbor who bought their adjacent home in the neighborhood, is paying on the 1.4 mil. Is it fair? Fairness is subjective. 20 years ago when Arnold was running for Gov in CA, he had the socialist-billionaire Warren Buffet on his campaign. Warren claimed that Californians were not paying their fair share, well he was sent back to Nebraska in a nano second due to the outrage from the people in our state. Good old Warren who pays nearly zero in taxes due to how he structures his income and wants YOU to pay more and then hides behind the fact that he is still eating at the same restaurant and lives in the same house he has for the past 20 odd years. Every time you see, Warren he is eating an ice cream cone, right out of Norman Rockwell illustration, good old Warren
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  394. @Deborah Hearne Deborah, I don't talk about my individual tax matters on YT but I have been a successful Realtor for the past 30 years in CA. If I was starting over again, I likely would move to another state but it takes years to build a solid business. Because of my average sales price, I would have to sell 5 homes in Texas or many parts of Florida to equal one home that I sell in California. I don't like to sell more than 20 homes a year, so that would be 100 homes a year in Texas, that takes on another level of work. I would have to have at least 3-4 other team members, I've done that before, not interested in it. In my area, a 2 million dollar home is at the lower level of luxury, so I always have the option of increasing my sales price if I choose to. But I prefer the low hanging fruit of selling homes under the 1.5 mil mark. If I get a lot of referrals, I split the deals with the newer agents in my firm, let them do the running around, while I do the marketing and client care. There is a lot of value to where I live. What I don't like about other areas like Florida or Texas or N. Carolina, is that if I was blind folded and let loose, it would be hard to know if I was in which state since all the stores are the same, very limited. So, one PF Chang's looks the same wherever you live. In my area, we have the majority of local businesses that you can't find in other areas. We even have a great independent Book store, no Barnes and Noble, no Walmart. The local flavor has been preserved. Plus in the mornings, I run by the Pacific Ocean with its cool breezes and beautiful coast line. I buy my food directly from LOCAL ORGANIC farmers too. I have access to great food year round, every store here as great organic food, it is part of the ethos of an area. Plus my area is far more beautiful than Texas. I do like Florida though and it would be my second choice, but house prices are really increasing there at an exponential rate. I like its pro-business attitude.
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  395. @Deborah Hearne My mother was an accountant, so I usually know more than anyone I sit down with. In fact when I last spoke with the IRS, the representative told me I owed X and I told her to speak to her supervisor, after speaking with them, they acknowledged I was correct. I've worked with enrolled agents as well as CPA's and there is a benefit to both. Due to my knowledge I pay relatively little for my representation. I had a client who was going to opt out of a real estate deal because he did his taxes with Turbo Tax and owed 25k even after payroll withholding. I had him give me his tax returns, my accountant got it down to 3k and it cost him $500 to sit down with her and adjust his return. She said if she had done his return initially he likely wouldn't have even owed the 3k, no one makes over 30k should use Turbo Tax.
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  396. Not true at all. Our travel has not been restricted, one can easily fly in and out. We are mask free.
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  397.  @vinnieray6789  Depending on where you live in Texas, property taxes are quite high. They are 3.25% in Austin, know someone who moved there and bought a home for 425k and that's equivalent to nearly a 1.3 million in taxes that are paid in California.
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  398.  @kellyname5733  If one is low income, one's choices are limited. If one is coming from the USA, then it is easier since they are on the dollar. Ecuador appeals to many on very limited social security. There are a number of things not to like but if one is after a simple life, no frills, this might be the place. Really decent places to rent for $350.00 a month. So, even if someone has $900 month is social security, they can get by.
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  399.  @aphilippinesadventure9184  Except during CV, when they wanted to imprison you if you didn't take the vax. One of my associates families had their property confiscated by the government when the current govt came into power.
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  400. Learn the history before commenting, there were no indigenous people when the Dutch arrived.
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  401.  @chrismartinez3460  Social security is a system that is paid into unlike welfare and should not be associated together. Social Security would be solvent if the politicians hadn't been taking money out of it over the years.
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  402.  @deliciaford4343  They are trying this in many parts of the world. Some countries have better solidarity against it.
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  403.  @latinaalma1947  Yes, that is what they want to accomplish. But many countries in the third world, own their property and are not leveraged.
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  404.  @sabrinelan  For 30k you can have an investor visa in Nicaragua. This will allow you to work there if you like and reside in the country. Its a territorial tax system, so one can work online. After 5 years, you can become a citizen also. If you can create an online business, there are nomad visa's around the world. It can be done.
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  405. People who love flat tax don't realize how it would impact self employed people, there are so many costs in running one's business.
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  406.  @bigdave5946  Good, I'm glad that you run your own business, so you understand what expenses are to run said business. And that you income is your net income not gross receipts. When you use terms like "loop holes", the general public understands that to be deductions that are allowable for your business. The proponents of the Flat Tax have held that there are no deductions to be allowed at all. This would be catastrophic for small businesses that have been the foundation of the USA economy. So, if the gross receipts of a business are $750,000 and your net income is $50,000. Do you think it is fair or equitable that the business owner should pay on the $750,000 figure versus the amount he/she receives? Terms like Fairness are inherently flawed- fair to whom or what. This is the point of this video, Andrew's position is that the rich are paying their fair share and that others are not participating at all. Other viewers here have a position that even if someone pays no or minimal taxes, they are still participating in society. They pay sales tax, gas tax, DMV fees which are a tax, tax on their cell phones, tax on their travel options etc.
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  407.  @bigdave5946  Of course it is flawed, that's why I say Fairness depends on one's perspective. I've been a sole proprietor for 30 years, so it is essential to have good representation which is an expense to be sure. One of the limitations of this channel is not to understand that not everyone has the kind of business where they can go off shore even if the wanted to. If one lives in Boise, Idaho and is a chiropractor and has 3 separate offices, he/she is doing well but this not something that can be easily off shored. Of course, someone could sell those businesses and start a different career but depending on one's age and inclination it is a learning curve to be sure. I had a client who sold one of her properties, is building an awesome home in Costa Rica and is living her best life but not everyone is ready to kick back.
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  408. Also, if one is muslim one is not allowed to pray in public there.
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  409.  @harveypolanski755  How did you ever find this channel, shouldn't you be watching AOC hour or something else?
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  410. My main home is in California, the home of alternative medicine and great organic food. I actually go to organic farms and buy my produce directly from farmers. You can also find this in certain regions of Mexico. Likely in some developed areas of Western Europe as well.
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  411.  @donkeysaurusrex7881  He said he wanted access to alternative treatments. Essential oils is not a treatment and it can be easily ordered online. Having a shaman may be alternative, but since the focus was on organic foods, it is likely that this person is looking for complementary medicine. Shamans are in the mystical element, not necessarily what many view as alternative medicine. For example in Panama, the only acupuncturist that I can find is in Panama City. There are no functional medical practitioners that I can find. My functional medical doctor in California, is trained in eastern and western medicine, has a masters degree in nutrition in addition to a traditional medical degree. So, he can prescribe many different types of modalities.
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  412.  @davidrichards1741  I was responding to someone who was looking for alternative not necessarily "eastern" treatments. This individual was not focused on "lower taxes" but more on life style options. The downside of the countries that you mentioned is the high bar of obtaining a permanent residency. Years ago it was much easier in Singapore and it seems Malaysia is rather cavalier in changing rules on residency. There are people who purchased real estate there based on it being a vehicle for residency, and then Malaysia changes guidelines and makes them retroactive. Not a good thing. On a personal level, I can't stand the level of humidity in either Singapore or Malaysia. My second home has pleasant spring like weather year round.
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  413.  @kimberlyg123  I understand. When Andrew talks about not being able to get decent tomatoes in the USA, it demonstrates that he has never gone to an organic farmer who grows them here. My home in Panama, I have avocado and banana trees. Yes, one will not find the size of Avocadoes I get off my tree for sale in the USA. Part of that is cold storage and transportation to varied countries. I also pay more for apples in Panama than in the USA, since they are an imported item. It's all about your value system and one's income. I have a business associate that lives in New Zealand and due to the lock downs, the government was not allowing any "non essential" procedures. She had a life altering condition- that the government didn't see as such- that she went to a private hospital and paid about 25k. So, for those that think that "free" health care is better, this shows the limitations. This amount is about 1/2 of what many people in New Zealand make. She is quite affluent and had no problem paying the medical bill. New Zealand recently started giving the m-r-n-a inoculation to dairy cows and 18% of them died from it. Another reason to understand why dictates from a government are harmful.
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  414.  @davidrichards1741  Yes, a certain level of humidity is great for one's skin. Even at higher elevations in Panama, one has humidity, so the key is to have lower temperatures to balance it off. Regarding Malaysia, I have read comments from people who invested there in real estate as a sign that they invested in the country for residency, then the government retroactively changed their position. So, it is not that real estate equaled residency, it was that they had a certain level of money invested into the economy. Doesn't change the fact that the government was whimsical and altered its policies. Back in the 1970's ( yes, I know it was a long time ago), I had a teenaged cousin of mine that lived in Malaysia. He used to ride his motorcycle every where, well there was this really slow luxury owned by the ruling family ( he didn't see the insignia on the license plate), well he disappeared for 2 weeks in jail, no one knew where he was taken. He was not harmed, but he was put in jail. Another sign of how fragile one's freedoms can be. In terms of personal liberty what concerns me in the east, is how compliant people are. I have friends in China ( who are chinese) and some of the things going on are next level. Most of the countries in the east had draconian measures re taking the inoculation. Thailand was pushing for prison if one refused to take it. Currently, the New Zealand Government is inoculating their dairy cows ( its being forced of the farmers) and 18% of them immediately died. It's amazing to me how people can't figure cause and effect. I have a NZ business associate of mine who was double inoculated who was in peak shape who had a stroke at 42 and refuses to see a correlation btw taking it. Compared to this hive mind thinking, the majority of people in Central America refused to take it and did quite well with Ivermectin, like most of Africa as well. Recent protests in Panama, pushed back on the government, so the government can't infringe on the rights of people. Since my main place of residency is California, I'm used to complacent or woke thinking.
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  415. Or teach them not to make emotionally based decisions. Perfect example is Will Smith. If they pull anything like that, they will go to jail and have a record. Most countries want a FBI background and they will be denied.
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  416. The Merchant Marine has been registered in Panama for at least 100 years. I had family that went into the Merchant Marine during ww2 and it was registered in Panama back then. It got him out of a lot of hot water when he was torpedoed by the Germans, he was released because it was considered a world wide force, not a citizen of any particular country. For a job, it had amazing retirement benefits.
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  417.  @luisorozco4370  What do you consider the non rich part of the Bay Area? Even Oakland has some great areas to be sure.
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