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October 2026
Oct 15
The Philippines Emergency Plan: What Every Expat and Retiree Should Prepare For
Oct 13
Hiring Household Help in the Philippines: What Expats and Retirees Need to Know
Oct 11
Returning to America After Retiring in the Philippines: Your Plan B
Oct 8
Moving to the Philippines? 15 Things You Still Need to Handle Back in America
Oct 6
Voting From the Philippines: How Americans Overseas Can Still Vote in U.S. Elections
Oct 5
Retiring in the Philippines Alone: A Practical Guide for Solo Retirees
Oct 2
Your First Philippine Apartment: 20 Things to Check Before You Sign the Lease
September 2026
Sep 30
What Should You Bring to the Philippines—and What Should You Leave in America?
Sep 28
Should You Keep a U.S. Address After Moving to the Philippines?
Sep 25
Are You Really Ready to Retire in the Philippines? 10 Questions to Answer Before You Buy the One-Way Ticket
Sep 23
What Do You Actually Do All Day? The Reality of Retirement in the Philippines After the Vacation Ends
Sep 21
The First 90 Days in the Philippines: What New Expats Should Do—and What They Shouldn’t Rush Into
Sep 18
The Philippines Test Drive: Live Here for 30 Days Before You Decide to Retire Here
Sep 16
The Oil Crisis Is Reaching the Philippines: What It Means for Prices, Food and Your Retirement Budget
Sep 14
Is Divorce Now Legal in the Philippines? What Expats and Retirees Need to Know in 2026
Sep 11
City Convenience or Island Life? Choosing the Philippines You’ll Actually Want to Live In
Sep 9
The $3,000-a-Month Philippines: What Kind of Retirement Can You Actually Live?
Sep 7
Living in the Philippines but Need Medicare? Guam and Saipan May Be an Option
Sep 4
The Two-Country Retirement: Why Some Expats Don’t Move to the Philippines Full-Time
Sep 2
Could Medicare Finally Be Coming to the Philippines? Here’s Where Things Stand
August 2026
Aug 31
The Return of Subic Bay: What the Growing U.S.-Philippine Military Presence Could Mean for the Region—and for Expats
Aug 28
What If Retirement in the Philippines Isn’t About Saving Money—but Living Better?
Aug 26
What Happens When You Get Too Old to Live Independently in the Philippines?
Aug 24
The Philippines Honeymoon Wears Off: What Nobody Tells You About Adjusting to Life as an Expat
Aug 21
What Happens to Your U.S. Taxes When You Retire in the Philippines?
Aug 19
What Happens If You Die in the Philippines? An Expat’s Guide to Wills, Money, Property, and Final Wishes
Aug 17
A New Philippine Living Guide: Everything You Need to Plan, Move, Retire, and Live in the Philippines
Aug 16
Moving to the Philippines: A Step-by-Step Guide to Planning Your New Life
Aug 14
What Does $100 Buy You in the Philippines? A Real-Life Spending Guide
Aug 12
The Unwritten Rules of Filipino Culture Every Foreigner Should Know
Aug 10
A Month-by-Month Guide to Weather in the Philippines: What Expats and Retirees Should Expect
Aug 8
20 Things You’ll Love About Living in the Philippines (That Nobody Talks About)
Aug 7
How Safe Is the Philippines? A Practical Guide for Foreign Retirees
Aug 5
The Best Weekend Trips From Davao: Islands, Mountains, Beaches, and Nature Adventures
Aug 3
The Best Weekend Trips From Manila: Beaches, Mountains, Waterfalls, and Historic Towns
July 2026
Jul 31
The Best Weekend Trips From Cebu: Beaches, Islands, Waterfalls, and Historic Towns
Jul 29
How to Avoid Romance Scams in the Philippines: A Practical Guide for Expats and Retirees
Jul 27
Philippines Visa Guide 2026: Which Visa Is Right for You?
Jul 24
Dating, Friendship, and Building a Social Life in the Philippines After 50
Jul 22
Your First 90 Days in the Philippines: A Week-by-Week Survival Guide
Jul 20
Internet and Mobile Service in the Philippines: What Every Expat Should Know
Jul 17
Renting Your First Apartment in the Philippines: A Step-by-Step Guide
Jul 15
The Hidden Costs of Moving to the Philippines: Budget for These 15 Expenses
Jul 13
A Normal Day Living in the Philippines: What Does Retirement Actually Look Like?
Jul 10
What Should You Bring When Moving to the Philippines (And What Should You Leave Behind)?
Jul 8
Banking and Money in the Philippines: What Expats and Retirees Need to Know
Jul 6
Healthcare in the Philippines: What Every American Retiree Should Know Before Moving
Jul 3
The First 30 Days After You Arrive in the Philippines: A New Expat Survival Guide
Jul 1
Renting vs. Buying in the Philippines: What Every Future Expat Should Know
June 2026
Jun 29
How Much Money Should You Have Saved Before Moving to the Philippines?
Jun 26
Top Filipino Dishes Every Foreigner Should Try
Jun 24
The Best Cities in the Philippines to Live Without a Car
Jun 22
Why Are More Americans Retiring to the Philippines Instead of Florida?
Jun 19
Banking in the Philippines: How Retirees Transfer Money and Receive Social Security
Jun 17
Should You Keep U.S. Credit Cards After Moving Abroad?
Jun 15
A Dream 2-Week Philippines Vacation for Couples on a Budget
Jun 12
25 Questions Every Future Expat Should Ask Before Moving to the Philippines
Jun 10
Can American Retirees Use Medicare in the Philippines?
Jun 9
Can You Retire Comfortably in the Philippines on Social Security Alone?
Jun 9
Is Mindanao Safe for Retirees? Understanding Mindanao, Its Culture, and What Expats Should Know
Jun 9
Weather, Earthquakes, and Natural Disasters in the Philippines: What Expats and Retirees Should Know
Jun 9
What to Watch Out for When Living in the Philippines
Jun 9
Top 10 Retirement Tips for Living in the Philippines
Jun 9
Top 10 Mistakes Expats Make When Moving to the Philippines
Jun 9