Category: Retirement Planning
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Returning to America After Retiring in the Philippines: Your Plan B
What if you need to return to the U.S. after retiring in the Philippines? Plan for housing, Medicare, finances, transportation, immigration and emergencies.
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Retiring in the Philippines Alone: A Practical Guide for Solo Retirees
Retiring in the Philippines alone can offer freedom and affordability, but solo retirees need a stronger plan for finances, healthcare, emergencies, housing, community and aging.
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Are You Really Ready to Retire in the Philippines? 10 Questions to Answer Before You Buy the One-Way Ticket
Thinking about retiring in the Philippines? Answer 10 questions about money, healthcare, family, lifestyle and long-term plans before moving.
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The Philippines Test Drive: Live Here for 30 Days Before You Decide to Retire Here
Before retiring in the Philippines, try living there for 30 days. Test your budget, healthcare, transportation, weather and everyday life before deciding.
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The Two-Country Retirement: Why Some Expats Don’t Move to the Philippines Full-Time
For many people considering retirement in the Philippines, the decision seems enormous. Do you sell the house? Get rid of most of your possessions? Say goodbye to your familiar routines? Move thousands of miles away from children, grandchildren, longtime friends, doctors, and everything else you have known for decades? It can feel as though there…
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What If Retirement in the Philippines Isn’t About Saving Money—but Living Better?
When people talk about retiring in the Philippines, one subject seems to dominate the conversation. Money. How cheaply can you rent an apartment? How much does dinner cost? Can you live on $1,500 a month? How far will your Social Security go? Those are legitimate questions, especially for someone trying to make retirement work on…
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What Happens When You Get Too Old to Live Independently in the Philippines?
Moving to the Philippines for retirement usually begins with a picture of independence. You imagine waking up in a condominium in Cebu, having coffee overlooking the water, meeting friends for lunch, traveling around the islands, and enjoying a comfortable retirement at a fraction of what the same lifestyle might cost back home. But there’s another…
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What Happens If You Die in the Philippines? An Expat’s Guide to Wills, Money, Property, and Final Wishes
Moving to the Philippines requires a lot of planning. You think about your visa, apartment, healthcare, bank accounts, retirement income, insurance, belongings, and how you will spend your time once you arrive. You may even create an emergency fund so you can fly home if something unexpected happens. There is one subject many retirees never…
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How Much Money Should You Have Saved Before Moving to the Philippines?
One of the biggest questions future retirees ask is: “How much money should I have saved before moving to the Philippines?” While the lower cost of living makes the Philippines an attractive retirement destination, relocating to another country requires more than simply buying a plane ticket. You’ll need funds for travel, housing, deposits, emergencies, healthcare,…
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Why Are More Americans Retiring to the Philippines Instead of Florida?
For decades, Florida was considered the ultimate retirement destination for Americans. Warm weather, beautiful beaches, golf communities, and no state income tax made the Sunshine State a dream location for millions of retirees. But in recent years, an increasing number of Americans have been looking overseas for retirement opportunities, and one destination consistently appears at…
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