Re-Imagine Your Retirement When You are Out of Time | Not Enough Money |

[@ItllBeFun]

Bom dia! We want to meet you! If you want to meet others on your journey to live abroad. Join us on Patreon. We have a 'It'll Be Fun Monthly Online Meet up Crew' level and every level currently has access to our new 'Itllbefun Discord server' to talk in real time with a private group of like minded people. Click the link www.patreon.com/itllbefun

[@sevenseas1476]

I'm sure you both have seen the animated film "Up." My wife and I watched it some time ago. The opening scene is tough to watch. The sequence of this cute young couple growing old together, collecting dreams and then tragedy. They never actually go do the things they wanted to do for so long. Listening to your description of your lifestyle and decision point to take control and get on with an actual plan is very nice to hear and inspirational. Thanks and enjoy Madeira.

[@ItllBeFun]

Olá SevenSeas14, Thanks for watching and supporting our channel 😀 And for sharing your thoughts. Obrigado Alan and Leslie

[@mikigoldberg5939]

Nicely done. Who imagined that vlogging would become an industry. We have our sights on Madeira and will be making our first pilgrimage in October. I hope they need an art school in Madeira… 🧑🏻‍🎨

[@ItllBeFun]

Ola Miki, Thanks for your support! There's always room for an art school. Alan and I will come and draw stick people. Or I could create some awesome planters for the entrance. Might be best. Have a wonderful evening Leslie

[@yogisurfrunner1925]

Hi Miki - we are headed that way in ‘24-‘25, discovery trip sooner - thinking about a Yoga studio…

[@christobar]

We were just on the Calheta beach last week :)

[@ItllBeFun]

Olá Cristobar, Thanks for watching and supporting our channel 😀 It's a nice area, for sure. Obrigado Alan and Leslie

[@bernadettevanderploeg9551]

the background music is beautiful, so relaxing and dreamy. Love it!❤

[@ItllBeFun]

Olá Bernadette, Thanks for the continued support for our channel. I'll pass along your kind words to my brother, Scott. Obrigado Alan and Leslie

[@Lisa207]

Madeira is a very beautiful island, I hope and wish you can find what you want in Madeira ❤️😘

[@ItllBeFun]

Olá Lisa, Thanks for watching and supporting our channel 😀 Obrigado Alan, Leslie and Wolf

[@vinaykumarcoach]

Very thoughtful and sound guidance. In my own experience, what I have learned is that the key is to take the all important first step, which often is the hardest. When we do, the next step appears and step by step, we begin to build a new future. You're a great role model for this. Thank you for so generously sharing your journey with us. (Leslie, it's nice to meet a fellow coach).

[@ItllBeFun]

Bom dia Vinay, It is nice to hear from you. Thank you very much for your support and guidance as we have worked through each step of building the channel. Stay tuned and keep the ideas coming! Have a wonderful day Leslie and Alan

[@MIck1-10]

I have stayed in the hotel near to where you parked. Nice to see where I spent a lot of time fishing from the harbor wall.

[@ItllBeFun]

Olá Michael, Thanks for watching and supporting our channel 😀 Not sure where you meant, as I park all over. But, Thanks for noticing. Obrigado Alan and Leslie

[@MIck1-10]

@@ItllBeFun it was at the hotel that has a walkway over the road, around 3 1/2 minutes in .

[@desertdweller8520]

Perfect! You speak the truth. Although I had a pension plan and saved for years, I am single and lost property in 2009. So, I had to rebuild. I plan to start a mental health coach business. I am an expert at that. I am trying to see how I can purchase a very modest place to live so I can accommodate the increase i taxes after the end of the NHR. I may need a loan but I plan to pay it off within 8-10 years. I won't know until I get there. I look forward to more from you guys. Life is unpredictable so it requires creativity. I have always lived this way. I can't wait for the new chapter in my life!

[@ItllBeFun]

Ola Desertdweller, As you know. If there's a will there's a way.

[@admindesk2760]

As we have come to expect from you both, your words are very insightful and often philosophical. If we're fortunate enough to reach that "Golden Years" milestone, we'll have to deal with life on a fixed income (some more so than others.) As an aside, would you ever consider organizing Big Ten football outings at a local sports bar? I seem to recall you are an Ohio State fan, yes? What a fun networking event that would be! BTW, on a slightly different topic, I use to live in a building that didn't have a doorman. The tenant in the ground floor terrace apartment ran Meet-Up Socials in his apartment on Friday and Saturday nights and charge an admission fee. The line often went halfway down the block. As the sun rose, the lobby was in a state I have yet found the words to describe. Not great fun, as a fellow tenant, but it makes me think you both could host Meet-Ups with various themes -- perhaps at local bars, hotels pools, cafes, etc.... just one more income stream. As I recall my neighbor grossed a grand on each event. One or more of your monthly events would always make it on my calendar. For instance, Coach Leslie could teach people like me how to keep their opinions to themselves and to not rub people the wrong way. ;) You have the knack to be a master Emcee and Leslie... well, she would be the veritable Belle of the Ball! Tell Fabio to round up some of his friends for the prerequisite "eye candy;" you know, that young, hip factor. Anyway, I like the way you think... there are all sorts of ways to create new options. As for real estate, I've won and I've lost. A bit of a crapshoot, I'd say. But that's me. Cheers!

[@ItllBeFun]

Ola Admin desk, We like the way you think! Big Ten outings! How fun would that be! We could teach American football etiquette. Once we figure out what it is. But that is just a detail. As for meet ups! Wouldn't it be fun to do that like the young, hip KZbinrs? That will be the goal!!! Film it and share it with the crew. I bet we can find lots of young hip Fabio types to join us, if we are buying the beer! Only time will tell. Thanks for adding lot of fun to our channel. Have a wonderful day Alan and Leslie

[@freeriderhappy]

Excellent suggestions, thank you 😊

[@ItllBeFun]

Olá Tatyana, Thanks for the continued support for our channel. Obrigado Alan and Leslie

[@DarthDaddy-cg6ro]

Thanks.

[@ItllBeFun]

You're welcome Obrigado

[@dungteller367]

Thank you I am enjoying your journey.

[@ItllBeFun]

Olá Dung Teller, Thanks for the continued support for our channel 🙌 Obrigado Alan and Leslie

[@rozinant1237]

Wow, that was eye opening. To see first hand, that hard working Americans have to struggle to achieve retirement, is sobering. This rarely happens in Canada, unless you are tremendously foolish with your money. My parents retired solely on their social security income and live the same lifestyle you are showing us in Portugal. I plan to always live in Canada, but spend some winter months in Portugal. Thank you for touring us around, and explaining costs.

[@BaBaYaga1999-p7u]

Canada is a wiser, kinder, and more sane version of America. Your plan sounds perfect.

[@rozinant1237]

@@BaBaYaga1999-p7u I omitted the benefits of our healthcare system, which is not really “free”, but paid for with your taxes. The huge benefit is, that you would never be bankrupted by a medical procedure in your latter years, when managing money is crucial. Some critics argue that there may be wait-listing which Americans love to counter with. I can assure you however, that as someone who has gone thru 2 life threatening incidents, you are always moved instantly to the top of the list.

[@ItllBeFun]

Olá Rozinant 123, Thanks for watching and supporting our channel Obrigado Alan and Leslie

[@myrtlewoodvilla7039]

Thank you for sharing your planning tips. How can I watch your gardening videos?

[@ItllBeFun]

Bom dia Myrtlewo Thanks for watching. Well we have more knowledge than the majority of people but we were not good at making the videos. We are sad to say. Maybe in the future we will try again. Thanks for supporting us! Leslie and Alan

[@markrodgers9527]

Another thoughtful and informative video! Thanks Alan

[@ItllBeFun]

Boa tarde Mark, Thanks for watching. We appreciate it. Leslie and Alan

[@John_McFadden]

Excellent video, Alan and Leslie. Lot's of great thought provoking ideas and suggestions. Cheers.

[@ItllBeFun]

Boa noite John, Thanks again for your support!

[@leonewest2239]

One of our sons is making serious inquiries into immigrating to Portugal - possibly Madeira and wants my husband and me to immigrate too , and we are not adverse to doing so. We will be going to the mainland and Madeira in February 2023 for two weeks with our son ( he will be there for one month). Our son has already attained a lawyer here and in Portugal Your information has been ( for me) the most down to earth information that I have found regarding immigrating to Madeira , and Portuguese finance issues- such as housing , taxes, insurance , language etc. thank you 🙏 LMW 🇺🇸.

[@ItllBeFun]

Olá Leone, Thanks for watching and supporting our channel 😀. We are happy to provide you with the best information we can gather. Obrigado Alan and Leslie

[@ponylady111]

I enjoy your videos, they're well done. I have to tell you though, you sound just like a hypnotist. If I up and move to Madeira, I'll know why, lol.

[@ItllBeFun]

Olá mars, Thanks for watching and supporting our channel 😀 You are getting very sleepy......now, on the count of three, you will awaken, refreshed and on your way to Madeira with a big box of money for Alan! 😄 🤣 😂 😆 Obrigado Alan

[@cleaningtime8156]

Thanks Alan for very helpful information.

[@ItllBeFun]

Olá Cleaning Time, Thanks for the continued support for our channel 🙌 Obrigado Alan and Leslie

[@mariusgrobler4235]

Thx great pragmatic advice! See you maybe soon ;-)

[@ItllBeFun]

Olá Marius, Thanks for watching and supporting our channel. We'll keep an eye out for you 😉 Obrigado Alan and Leslie

[@tracychesney4303]

Another enjoyable and informative video - thanks so much!

[@tracychesney4303]

Also great to see your channel growing so rapidly!

[@ItllBeFun]

Thanks to you and everyone else who has been helping us all along the way. Have a wonderful evening Leslie and Alan

[@ItllBeFun]

Ola Tracy, Thanks for watching!

[@allancurme]

Hey Alan, Leslie - your videos make me smile. My girlfriend and I are huge fans of Madeira, looking forward to a return soon. You say you'd wish you'd done this sooner, how much sooner do you think you could've (or would've) done this? And I'm sure you've done some kind of communication/copy writing training as how you get your point across cuts right through with little words needed. Very impactful.

[@ItllBeFun]

Bom dia Allan Curme, Your comment made us smile! We can't wait to meet you when you get here. As for the training comment. Ha, Ha! No training. Just a midwestern attitude. And the voice doesn't hurt either. Thank you for your continued encouragement. We are shooting for 10k subs this week. Fingers crossed! Alan and Leslie

[@allancurme]

@@ItllBeFun Well, you have a gift there as someone that does learn copywriting - I'm learning from you! Fingers crossed for your 10k goal, just a matter of time. I'm 46 and my partner is 42 - made those 'common mistakes' too regarding future planning, spending too much. Taking steps to recover with online income and making headway. Plan to be in your position soon 👍🏼 Would be fabulous to meet you guys and of course, Greer! 'it's a tree!' 😄

[@ItllBeFun]

Sounds great! Let us know when you arrive!!!!

[@erinriordan6304]

I'm enjoying your videos and all the info that you are providing. My husband and I have thought about moving abroad and perhaps we still will. I would appreciate a video on how the government works in Portugal. With all the negatives that come with living in the US, we still have a constitution that protects (when followed🙄) the rights of its citizens. I am curious to know what rights you have as an expat as well as the rights of the Portuguese people. Thanks!

[@ItllBeFun]

Ola Erin Thanks for your support. We truly appreciate it. Politics is one subject we try to stay away from. We think it will be years before we can possibly understand all the ins and outs.of the politics in Portugal. We will however see if we can come up with a simple unbiased overview for a future video. Have a wonderful day Leslie and Alan

[@leonewest2239]

BTW: info for Americans on Social Security monthly Money- per AARP - the most recent (8/2022) SS COLO benefit raise for 2023 is 9.6 % ( abt $150.00 per month) . Good news.

[@ItllBeFun]

Olá Leone, Thanks for the continued support for our channel. That is good news 👏 Obrigado Alan and Leslie

[@thepatkars]

very good idea about real estate. Makes sense. Thanks!

[@ItllBeFun]

Olá Jay & Nandita, Thanks for watching and supporting our channel 😀 Obrigado Alan and Leslie

[@peterz53]

Thanks, Alan! Great checklist and advice. And inspiration.

[@ItllBeFun]

Olá Peter, Thanks for watching and supporting our channel 😀 Obrigado Alan and Leslie

[@bernadettevanderploeg9551]

So much information again. Thank you, guys! Btw, I didn't know that you have to drive on the left side.good to know.

[@ItllBeFun]

Olá Bernadette, Thanks for watching and supporting our channel 😀. No, the cars and roads are just like the United States. Driver sits on the left, car goes on the right side. Obrigado Alan and Leslie

[@bernadettevanderploeg9551]

Thank you Alan👍for your reply

[@tamaramadelin4831]

Very informative! We live on a pension, plus some😉, and decided to buy in Lisbon vs rent because our mortgage is affordable on that basic budget...As in a third of what we'd pay for rent and we can do what we want! I've never run after my bills and prefer to live below my means, stress free!! Best decision to buy vs rent in these uncertain/inflationary times I believe and am so thankful it was possible!!

[@ItllBeFun]

Olá Tamara, Thanks for the continued support for our channel 🙌. Sounds like a great plan. You made a wise choice. Obrigado Alan and Leslie

[@JP7onEarth]

Where did you purchase your residence? JP

[@tamaramadelin4831]

@@JP7onEarth Torres Vedras...Beautiful there and not far, but not the center of course!

[@allancurme]

Another great video. Thank you. Did I hear you have other YT channels? I had a feeling you had done this before. I'm on the path of creating various online income streams. What are your other YT channels, if you have them?

[@ItllBeFun]

Olá Allan, Thanks for watching and supporting our channel. Had another channel, but gave it up when we moved to Madeira. Now just this one. Obrigado Alan and Leslie

[@mariahohalloran9423]

Thanks do much for your wisdom. My husband and I have lost all our parents and really appreciate your insight and advice on living a great retirement life. #dadadvice, #dadwisdom

[@ItllBeFun]

Olá Mariah, Thanks for watching and supporting our channel. Thanks for sharing your story. Obrigado Alan and Leslie

[@thinkingmammal8517]

Bom Dia Mr. Wise Man 🤔

[@ItllBeFun]

Olá thinking mammal, Thanks for the continued support for our channel 🙌 Obrigado Alan and Leslie

[@ablindmanandhismicrophone2579]

Great video. See you later guys.

[@ItllBeFun]

Bom dia Thanks! Your comment got sent to the bad pile. I wonder if... Everyone Ian has a new channel and pod cast. kzbin.info/door/VE4pH9JmdRcg6snww0FnYQ Enjoy your journey

[@lifehealthcoaches5422]

Boa tarde!

[@ItllBeFun]

Olá Life Health Coaches, Thanks for watching and supporting our channel 😀 Obrigado Alan

[@barrygiles9149]

Alan, We've watched a lot of your video's...this is another great one. One thing we've noticed is that there is a significant lack of graffiti and trash in Madeira, or are you trimming your videos accordingly. (Or perhaps this is an example of how Madeirainas look after their 'place'?)

[@ItllBeFun]

Olá Barry, Thanks for watching and supporting our channel 😀 What you see is how it is. It's a clean place, with very little graffiti. We love it here. Obrigado Alan and Leslie

[@elizabetesousa174]

My beautiful Calheta😍

[@ItllBeFun]

Olá Elisabete, Thanks for watching and supporting our channel 😀 Yes, it is! Obrigado Alan and Leslie

[@rozinant1237]

What is your mechanic channel? I own a ‘71 VW Westy.

[@ItllBeFun]

Olá Rozinant 123, That channel I no longer have for a couple of years. I lost interest in it. Sorry Alan

[@JP7onEarth]

So are you saying your channel will be a Pay only channel soon?

[@ItllBeFun]

Ola JP No not at all. We didn't mean to imply that at all.

[@BaBaYaga1999-p7u]

A lot of KZbinrs have Patreon pages to supplement their incomes, and to provide premium content for subscribers. It’s perfectly normal, and a good thing.

[@JP7onEarth]

@@BaBaYaga1999-p7u I know! Thanks for the response…

[@JP7onEarth]

@@ItllBeFun Alan and Leslie, I think it’s wonderful for you to make some $$ for your hard work…we will be there soon and attempting to do the same . We are creating our channel now, we think! And if everything goes as planned it will quite different in our opinions. Your content has been a joy to watch! By the way, did I tell you I took owned a 1971 VW that didn’t have a reverse gear! Your’s much nicer! JP

[@ItllBeFun]

@@JP7onEarth Awesome! We can do a video together! 1971 was a good year as well!

[@ItllBeFun]

Bom dia! Join our Patreon community! Click the link www.patreon.com/itllbefun As always we would like to thank you for watching and for being our subscribers. Each and every one of you mean the world to us! And if you are not already, we invite you to subscribe and become part of our KZbin community. We would love for you to join us on our journey! Enjoy your journey, Alan and Leslie

[@ItllBeFun]

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