Money Boundaries Dating Overseas

[@VagabondAwake]

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[@Alex-bt9uu]

I am constantly overhearing chatter here in Bali from expats thinking it will be glamorous and a romantic notion to open a coffee cafe or restaurant...and do not understand the many pitfalls...leave entrepreneurship to the local folks. Earn your money in the West and spend it in the East and enjoy life. Outstanding video Dan!

[@VagabondAwake]

Well said Douglas Alexander! Thanks for adding value to the community. Yes, I think people just get bored in retirement and want to do something more meaningful. Heck, that is what I am doing with this channel. So I understand. But stay away from brick in mortar business! Dan Have you seen our KZbin country playlists yet? kzbin.infoplaylists

[@ariefraiser140]

I'm a big sports fan. And whenever I get someone trying to lure me into foreign investments, I tell them I don't play away games. When it comes to money, I only play home games where I know most of the pitfalls of the stadium.

[@paulsz6194]

@@ariefraiser140 they are usually unable to get other local people to invest, or Banks won’t loan them the money, or will loan them the money at high rates, due to the high risk, so they look for someone naive to put up the bulk of the investment…So long as we remember that greed is a motivator for all investors. It should make you wonder, if it’s such a great investment, then why wouldn’t they keep it to themselves, instead of sharing it with a stranger?

[@richardbiteng6915]

Understand the business and manage the business yourself. Expat or a local, the problems are the same. A foreigner just makes an easier target to spot and to scam. They usually have a pension and has nowhere to run to. Do not expect others to do it for you. Take care of your finances yourself.

[@andrewsmith9980]

@@paulsz6194 Making profit doesn't equate to greed, nothing wrong with a person being their own boss

[@JK-fr6hu]

Other tip, have two schwab accounts. Use one to hold funds and one to withdraw. Then when ready to use atm, xfer from holding to withdraw account and then use that withdrawal atm card. That way if your pin is ever skimmed you’re holding account is protected and money is only in withdraw account for short period as you xfer to use atm.

[@VagabondAwake]

Great tips!

[@islandboy9580]

I have 2 schwab cards as first time I went to Thailand I left card in atm machine and didn't relise till days later.

[@philipjanek3864]

My credit is too bad for a shawb acct @😱😭😭

[@islandboy9580]

@@philipjanek3864 you just need some money to open acct,didnt think credit is an issue

[@philipjanek3864]

@@islandboy9580 credit is an issue believe me but I have no credit cuz I always pay cash. There's another acct I'm looking into I'll let you know could be a good backup it starts with an H 👌

[@AcmeRocket]

1. No wives 2. No working girls 3. No Real Estate. End

[@VagabondAwake]

Hello J.V.M., thanks for the chuckle. :-) Dan

[@davieboy666]

Amen

[@l.p.c7158]

As an older expat, why marry? Just keep a companion. I'm a 44 year old married woman. If my husband and I (God forbid) didn't work out,I wouldn't marry again. I don't want anymore children and I don't want my assets to go to anyone but my children.

[@VagabondAwake]

Very wise indeed.

[@JK-fr6hu]

Agree. Dan needs a video on not marrying.

[@xTranceRave]

Thanks for the advice!!

[@Falconlibrary]

I see a lot of older, very lonely men emigrating to the Philippines explicitly to meet or find a Filipina. Being bombarded with attention from pretty young women can definitely go to a man's head (and other parts of his body) if he's not used to that. I recommend going to the Philippines (or to any expat destination) unencumbered, getting acclimatized, and allowing oneself to get the lay of the land. Sometimes a 25 year old beauty is interested in a 65 year old man for himself, but sometimes not--and let's face it, money is usually a factor in May-December relationships. As President Reagan once said: Trust, but verify.

[@ManOfAdventure2011]

If every expat exercised common sense those con artists would be destitute. But many men are fools and they deserved to be cleaned out in order to learn. How many of them are out there and never watch channels like this? It's shocking this scam still happens with sooo many channels of expat advice 🙄

[@VagabondAwake]

Great points Daniel and Neil. David, give an example of a specific asset (future money) and I am sure someone will know how to protect it.

[@ManOfAdventure2011]

@@davidjames1684 a scammer would get it because she would con him into giving it freely to her. Some of these women are brilliant actresses and will put on a show for months or even years. They play the long game with multiple guys. Dan's advice is spot on. Combined with common sense and giving situations your full attention you can avoid many problems. The Filipina Pea just released such a video.i suggest you watch that channel also.

[@Falconlibrary]

@@ManOfAdventure2011 When I was in Panama, I struck up a conversation with an American expat who'd been fleeced not once, not twice, but three times, and was currently involved with a transparent scam artist. When it comes to relationships, some people just don't know how to protect themselves.

[@Falconlibrary]

@@davidjames1684 I retired in 2021 and I have a retirement account, a pension, and savings. A scammer couldn't get my pension but I worked and saved for a long, long time for the rest of that money, and rely on it as an essential part of my retirement income.

[@phmiii]

This is excellent advice regardless of what part of the world you live.

[@pameladeleone135]

That is what I was thinking!

[@VagabondAwake]

Exactly.

[@bradevans3815]

I have been following you for a long time and we have also chatted about the older man younger woman thing online. This is the best video ever!! I know a ton and have been travelling for years but there is so much in this video, even I didn't know. You are a great resource.

[@VagabondAwake]

Thank you Brad! I try to keep it interesting. lol.

[@pameladeleone135]

You gave very good advice. It can happen in any country. I see it here in the US all the time. I gave someone this advice that is a relative of mine. He didn't take it. Like you said, when in love, people sometimes can't think straight. Keep the video's coming!

[@VagabondAwake]

Thank you Pamela!

[@Falconlibrary]

The best piece of advice from this video is the simplest: just set a modest, sustainable budget at the beginning and make it clear that's all there is, and there ain't no more. If you don't have that discipline, I don't know what to tell you.

[@VagabondAwake]

So true.

[@wanderingdoc5075]

If you run out of money in the Philippines, you'll run out of money everywhere. You have no business traveling/living overseas.

[@marvinphillips1326]

I have to agree with WanderingDoc. The Philippines is one of the cheapest places to live. You'll end up bankrupt in every part of the world if you can't make it in the Philippines.

[@VagabondAwake]

I agree the Philippines is one of the cheapest places to live and thus less likely to run out of money. But in walks the intoxication of love and beauty. You don't run out because you don't have enough. You run out no matter how much you have because you make stupid choices. You need to think it through before you suit up if you are not aware of the landscape ahead of you.

[@davieboy666]

Amen. 👍🤣

[@davieboy666]

Why link it to here!!.. Its utter rubbish.. Fictitious!!..

[@marvinphillips1326]

@@VagabondAwake you're right. There's no excuse when making bad decisions with your money in one of the lowest cost of living countries in the world.

[@shartzs]

Great topic and advice Dan! Thanks for keeping it real regarding relationships as one continues life in their retirement years:)

[@VagabondAwake]

Thank you Steve!

[@mikec8057]

Great advice Dan oh, but you are absolutely right love is intoxicating.

[@VagabondAwake]

Absolutely!

[@celtosaxon]

You also have to understand Asian girl mentality, many will “give it a go” knowing it’s win-win either way if things go bad. They don’t believe in true love.

[@VagabondAwake]

Honestly, I think people are fundamentally the same all over the world. They may manifest differently in parts of the world where the economy until recently has been pure survival mode. And that does make a difference. But romanticism didn't start in the west in the general population until the last 100 years or so.

[@thedolphinDog]

Your channel is one of the VERY BEST sources of wisdom and insight. Thank you

[@VagabondAwake]

Wow, thank you!

[@johntalley7326]

Very good advice. This coming from a retired divorce lawyer of 40 years in the USA. Americans of both genders would do well to watch your video to improve their retirements everywhere.

[@markking3755]

Vagabond i live in the usa but you do know everything you have said in this video can even happen to you in your own countey too not just in a nother country. everything you just said you should be doing the samething in your own country too.

[@VagabondAwake]

So true. The only difference is that with the Philippines, foreigners are dating locals tat are over their head in the Physical sense and that adds some complexity to the decisions making.

[@davieboy666]

Amen.. Its bs.. Fictitious.. He loves the Philippines he's retiring here!!

[@badspasm1]

Best advice: when you retire just retire!!! Clear cut monthly budget and stick to it. I will never go without I will eat and have a roof over my head. The true test for me will be in a few years when I turn 59.5 years of age. Can't wait to travel around and start a new chapter in my life with or without a partner! I don't have a problem being single I'm comfortable in my own skin I don't need a partner to be happy but having one would be the icing on the cake. If I can find a good one.

[@VagabondAwake]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts Hymie. Dan

[@houseofbae2405]

Yessss... your right .. young woman wants to have fun with you and your money.. beware..

[@BillGreenAZ]

This is just another great video by Dan, featuring QIang as his companion. This is a good lesson to learn. Thanks for sharing this with us.

[@VagabondAwake]

Glad you enjoyed it Bill.

[@jonb3189]

I've known a lot of Americans who go broke in RP. They live this fantasy of $500/month and yet after they get there, buy a new car, living life off the hog, then one day wake up realizing their completely broke. Their only option is to head back to the US and work as security guard at Walmart. Really sad cases.

[@robbiesheppard3280]

"Check your bag please?", sure buddy.

[@misterbanshee7992]

Can’t retire working dead end jobs lol you need at least 2 mill to retire. Health care costs are insane so you need a lot of dough 😂

[@VagabondAwake]

Here are my thoughts about having enough to retire: vagabondbuddha.com/do-you-have-enough-money-to-retire-early/

[@CornellSandifer]

Well, a fool and his money are lucky to get together in the first place.

[@VagabondAwake]

Sad but true Cornell. Hopefully a few people will think at bit more from this video though. :-) Dan

[@markplimsoll]

Kind of expected that White Middle Class people inherit something, untill the Millenial generations... Lucky by skin color....

[@ricoroger]

Again Dan, you have done an outstanding job! Thanks! I hope to meet you in the Philippines this year.

[@VagabondAwake]

Sounds good Richard! Thanks, Dan

[@globoliver9697]

Valuable advice! (Especially the first one.)

[@livingworkingoutsidebox]

These points are great even if one isn't looking to find love abroad. Con artists come in all shapes and sizes. I've even seen a special type in real estate. Not all but a notable amount. Enjoy your videos Thanks

[@Jetmab04]

Correct.Dan and - very important: Do some deep research on the "lawyers" in your home country as well and, before you do any business with any of them!! In some countries on our planet, "lawyers" are actually trained to steal your money!! Likewise,.make sure never to tie all your assets to one bank only and, for the very same reasons as mentioned above.

[@VagabondAwake]

You are going to want a referral on this from someone you know hopefully!

[@Jetmab04]

@@VagabondAwake 😊 Thanks Dan and yes, if I were in my home country which I thankfully am not, then I sure would need a referral and more (personal body guard),if I needed one of their so-called "lawyers" as they steal like rabbits ++ Little Denmark need money, have done so for years and, nobody should need any judicial help in this place as everyone who does, now lose their lives....sooo, in case DK is your home country, you will always be best off, travelling to the end of the world, earn your own money and, leave absolutely no trace of them or of yourself if you want to stay alive and, don't run into anyone - male or female, who wanna "help" you get rid of your assets... This was a little off the current debate and, just a sincere warning..the little place over there directly hunt their own(and everyone else) by now, plundering like maniacs and, I've never loved Ireland as much as I do now....helping us who unfortunately came from there - thanks Ireland 💕....Europe is broke and, clearly this little old Colonial place is willing to steal/slaughter everything and everyone -.same procedure as Denmark have always done and, I hope there's at least some living souls back there....and, not everyone have lost their lives by now. Some primitive places just never change Dan... .Have a lovely Sunday wherever you are and, take care..

[@Jetmab04]

@@frostyjim2633 😊 I was referring to the "largest in the World" Denmark but, it could have been the majority of Europe by now I think...zzz

[@Chris680]

Getting poor and getting rich is a destiny. I have many foreigner friends who have been goldigged hundred times but they remain rich. I cannot say they are smart. But there are ppl whose destiny is to live penniless. No matter how they plan about their future.

[@VagabondAwake]

Interesting thought. I think people can learn new things.

[@snarfinigus]

4:50 Dan and Qiang, that is such a great picture of you two. Dan, this topic was very well done.

[@VagabondAwake]

Thank you snarfinigus! Thanks for watching and commenting. :-) Dan Do you have my free eBook yet? That is here: vagabondbuddha.com/fire-your-boss-travel-world/

[@healthieryou7206]

This is an uncomfortable topic, but vagabondbuddha just steams right ahead and call a spade a spade. Good for him. This needs to be talked about.

[@VagabondAwake]

Just trying to teach what I have learned living for 61 years, the last 15 overseas. :-)

[@martypoll]

The issue of supporting her family, directly or indirectly, is a at least a little complicated. SE Asian culture regarding family is just different than in the west. Family comes first. And in poor families and communities borrowing and repaying money is just part of the lifeblood of the personal relationships. It is a communitarian culture and not an individualistic culture. Even so, Asians don't trust people who are bad people either. If you want a relationship with a young poor Asian woman then yes, have some limits. Yes, maintain control over your finances. But if you plan to live in her country and want a relationship with her then you should leave some room for compromise. Other cultures do have something to offer as to what can be a better life and a different point of view. It is going to take time for you and her and her family & friends to find the equilibrium point when it comes to money. Having said that though, you can't live beyond your means.

[@VagabondAwake]

Martin, you are always a voice of balance and reason. Thanks for being here. Dan

[@chiencepeda9611]

Lol. My husband is a Filipino and he said he can totally see Taylor getting heart broken and wallet cleansed in his home country.

[@VagabondAwake]

It can happen anywhere in the world! lol.

[@difab4052]

Philippines one of the most beautiful country in the world. Most of the Filipinos are kind, humble and friendly.

[@randyfocht737]

I did wedding planning and wedding photography here in Hawaii, and most of my clients were Filipino. All but one, were just super nice people! Like you said 99 out of 100!

[@happycook6737]

Public persona vs private true reality vastly different.

[@MR-zy9ff]

Excellent info and advice Dan & Qiang, much appreciated!

[@VagabondAwake]

Glad it was helpful!

[@koufax174]

My most common word when abroad or dating is NO! I don’t have to pay for love. I don’t need people’s confirmation I am lovable and a great person. I am clear. I also don’t take risk with my assets. I make is very simple. Before I travel or live abroad, I ask myself what is most important? It’s always peace of mind. Every decision I make I ask myself does this add or risk my peace of mind. This is how I maintain a stable very happy, fulfilling and meaningful life for myself

[@VagabondAwake]

Some of the best advise I have ever heard.

[@zegfeldmobata4160]

Very interesting stuff here my friend - was also occassionally laughing out loud at the con artists getting frastrated and leaving you alone in the end.

[@VagabondAwake]

Relationship Chess. A game everyone can play.

[@jdtravels5140]

I’m a security consultant and very red pill. Dan is giving excellent advice. Never marry and never allow access to your electronic devices. Never let your Filipina rope you into a local business. Let her know you keep your investments in the U.S.

[@welcomeback777]

The best video ive heard on this subject and it directly affects me. The info here no question will protect me as i go back to traveling again. TY

[@VagabondAwake]

You are welcome Welcome Home. Your comment grows our channel. :-) Dan Have you seen our KZbin playlist for each country? kzbin.infoplaylists

[@jshepard152]

Lots of extremely good advice here.

[@joeGuizan]

Great advice. Do keep in mind that money is very hard to come by for many families, so have a little budget to help out when necessary. Don't be Grinch or Scrooge. 😠😡🤬 Yes, be in full control of your resource. But don't let be like "The rich man and Lazarus."😂😂😂 Let the rich be "rich in good works", says the aged apostle (1 Timothy 6:17-19). Shalom.❤️❤️❤️

[@VagabondAwake]

Great tip Kevin! Life is a balance for sure. We give money all the time if people look hungry, even if they are not asking.

[@hump1953]

Excellent advice….Charles Schwab has excellent funds and debit card rebate fees..I would never open a foreign bank account..was in Costa Rica a few years ago and there was two hour wait to withdraw cash at teller…

[@VagabondAwake]

So ture. We saw very long lines in Central America. Some out the door and around the corner.

[@dancooper5741]

I’ve lived in SE Asia over 10 years and I’ve lost count of the Old men that have been fleeced & kicked to the curb. A lot of these guys were NOT wealthy , most came here because they struggled back home….but their Social Security payts are a gold mine to a local girl in these poorer countries. She’ll simply strip them of their cash, and move on to the next sucker. You rarely, if ever see an attractive young woman in a wealthy country swooning over an old guy just on basic social security. Never buy anything that won’t fit in a suitcase in countries you don’t have citizenship in….maybe a cheap scooter to get around on. It’s the old saying…don’t have skin in the game. But the best advice I’d offer any man coming to these countries littered with young opportunistic attractive woman is…..Get yourself a vasectomy….but don’t tell anyone.😆 Once they know there’s no anchor baby to your pot of gold ….they’ll lose interest in you fast. There’s so many men in failed hook ups that are now paying for it for the rest of their lives.

[@VagabondAwake]

Great point Dan. Many PH expats are comming here because they want a better life on less money. They don't all have extra money to protect. Dan

[@robbiesheppard3280]

Asset strip and burn

[@dancooper5741]

@@davidjames1684 No way to get his money huh….these fools simply give it too them. Buy them cars, motor bikes, set them up in a business, pay their bills, buy them furniture, buy jewellery, pay off family debts, support their kids…the list goes on. And….once the old guys savings start to dry up , or he try’s to “reign in” the expences guess what happens……he’s no longer a good provider ….she’ll simply look for a bigger spender. It’s amusing to watch.

[@heatherfeather9951]

A vasectomy is the gift that keeps on protecting. I know a man who is still working full-time at 75. Why is that? Because he was a father at 60.

[@JOHNHSMITH2]

Hi Henry.🐸

[@IngeHBorg]

This is so obvious, no one would fall for this. Right? WRONG! People (yes, you) do every day. Hopefully, you, Dan can (and perhaps even will) save some starry-eyed romantic from ruin.

[@VagabondAwake]

Inge H. Borg, thank you for being part of our community :-) Dan Do you get my free eBook yet? vagabondbuddha.com/fire-your-boss-travel-world/

[@markmessick9856]

Another great video as usual

[@VagabondAwake]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@richardhaughton4303]

Dan sound advice, however, you can lead the horse to the water but you cannot make it drink. So to all out there, follow this advice and you’ll be happy, don’t and you’ll be unhappy

[@pameladeleone135]

You said it RIGHT!

[@VagabondAwake]

Thank you Richard and Pamela. Life is too short to complicate unnecessarily! Dan

[@markplimsoll]

Reminds me of a joke that adds to the topic: Use the word "horticulture" in a sentence - "You can lead a horticulture but you can't make her think." Think beyond the $$$, that is!

[@driftingintoretirement]

Great advice, and literally bang on the money. Enjoy your travels the both of you.

[@VagabondAwake]

Thank you Drifting into retirement! Your interactions help our channel grow! Have a great day. :-) Dan

[@Asia-dr4yj]

One of my condo security guards father died; felt sorry for him so paid the wake. Then his sister's house apparently got destroyed - felt sorry for them and gave 20 k peso. Um, then he told me his sister got Covid and died - then he asked for money cause his ancestral home burnt down on his weekend off - then I felt stupid and told him no more peso - this all happened in a few weeks.

[@VagabondAwake]

Thanks for sharing so others can learn.

[@herberthall8082]

I am in Mexico. I do not use ATM machines for money because of the fees. I write monthly checks made out to my sister in America and leave them with her. I pay bills online. When I need cash, I have her deposit a check and send the cash to me using MoneyGram, which is a Walmart subsidiary. This cost $8.00 and I can pick the money up in a Mexican Walmart with my passport for identification. The exchange rate is fair and better than any other place.

[@VagabondAwake]

Nice system. Thanks for sharing Herbert.

[@tanya-ec7bd]

Great Info!!!

[@atlaspath5803]

Very good points especially keeping your money matters to your self , relationships last 3 to 5 years and when things get weird just pack up and move to another country. I suppose only time will prove the value of a relationship.

[@VagabondAwake]

Interesting concept Atlas. So what are your thoughts on what happens in relationships after 5 years if you stick around?

[@laurencecolgan1618]

Excellent advice!!!. Well done. Best advice i have heard. Thanks

[@VagabondAwake]

My pleasure!

[@michaelmay4156]

Thank you for your wise advice...it totally makes sense...you are such a smart person...thanks again...this was a great video...

[@OkiP0wer]

Yes, indeed. Keep your trap shut on disclosing your financial status. Just say something like you got a good pension and a weak nest egg, so it is on a time-drip distribution. Don't buy, rent.

[@VagabondAwake]

Well said!

[@LogicalSigma]

I’ve never had an issue since my money is mine. And I only date girls that make their own money and have their own plans & dreams. One thing I do is early on I will talk about my assets just to see how they react. If they seem super interested I’ll take that as a warning.

[@VagabondAwake]

Thanks for your thoughts!

[@drippietorsti705]

The last sentence is the real deal

[@user-xf5fh8kn8j]

Very good advice! Take care, safe travels 😊

[@VagabondAwake]

Thank you! You too!

[@ednasantos1517]

wonderful ideas man thanks

[@VagabondAwake]

Edna Santos, thank you for being part of our community :-) Dan Do you get my free eBook yet? vagabondbuddha.com/fire-your-boss-travel-world/

[@Rational20]

If you plan on leaving your assets to someone when you die make sure they don't know...if you want to live long.😉

[@VagabondAwake]

Good point.

[@edic2619]

A person scamming will never be angry towards you before they steal your money. The scammer will be smiling and happy towards you as they steal it.

[@VagabondAwake]

That sounds right ... if they have control of their emotions.

[@snowdough888]

Great balanced advice!! Thanks so much

[@VagabondAwake]

You are welcome michael schneider. Your comment grows our channel. :-) Dan Have you seen our KZbin playlist for each country? kzbin.infoplaylists

[@cliffarnold4758]

wow. what an awesome video. I don't think I would ever marry a beautiful young lady at this stage in my life but it is just good practical advise no matter where you are. Thanks.

[@VagabondAwake]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Michael_Skinner]

Great information, thank you Dan.

[@destinationsunknowntheroadsles]

Taylor went broke for these reasons. (1) Unwilling to integrate in any way to a totally different society. Lives in a bubble totally separate and spends his entire time with other foreigners outside of the bedroom with his so-called girlfriend. (2) Never keeps a budget for the money spent. (3) Drinks, drinks, and drinks and never deals with his addiction to booze. (3) Learning to say NO! NO! and NO! to family members that ask for money. Personally never had this issue and if someone I trusted I would offer a little as long as they offer someone until the loan was paid. For example their motorbike, tv , laptop and on top of that a written letter in clear English that the loan would be re-paid by a certain date. If they get angry at NO! or what you offer perhaps you are dealing with the wrong family. (4) If the young girlfriend is too good to be true enjoy yourself and offer ZERO cash. Later don,t be afraid to move on the limited time you have in life you could be with someone better if you do not take a chance how will you ever meet her. The most common business scam in Thailand is a hair beauty shop. After living here for many years I am able to spot a bar girl a mile away the majority of foreigners in Thailand are SUCKERS don,t know how many I tried to warn and they never listened. I no longer bother and waste my time with most foreigners.

[@VagabondAwake]

The Roads Less Traveled Southeast Asia, thank you for being part of our community. Yo make some great points here. :-) Dan Do you get my free eBook yet? vagabondbuddha.com/fire-your-boss-travel-world/

[@destinationsunknowntheroadsles]

@@VagabondAwake thanks for the e-book

[@123jmccoy]

There is some great advice here but I would say the 99 out of a hundred is reversed. From what I've seen there's 1 good one and 99 bad ones. I married a filipina and she told me over and over and over about how pretty much everyone she knew was scamming a foreigner and how bad she thought it was. I was very naive. She set up a scam 2 years in the making on me and stole all of my savings and gave it to her parents. I divorced her and started over and thankfully I was only in my early 50's. Be careful out there. There's a lot more scammers than you think.

[@whaleshrimp111]

Hi Dan! I hope all is well and you 2 are happy. Everything something like OK here in Thailand. Maybe see you some day. Happy Trails Rusty and Ha Monn.

[@VagabondAwake]

Sounds great! Same to you Randy! Great hearing from you. We will get there eventually. We miss the food. :-)

[@moresugartradercc2744]

let them think you are poor if they are still interested then that is a good sign

[@VagabondAwake]

Exactly!

[@Winterbiker333]

Great advice!

[@lailaatallah1857]

Fantastic, practical, information rich video, as always! How do you do it?! It might be great to have a video, if you don’t have one already, on something like all the different, specific ways that people get scammed out of their business and business investments abroad. Or, many of the specific things that an unscrupulous girlfriend and her family may ask money for, and how one might respond to each of these requests, or something like that. And, which of these requests might be more likely to be true, and which ones are almost surely scams, etc.

[@VagabondAwake]

Great idea. The hard part is that once you are with someone for a few years, they become your friends and family. Amd something real happens to them, you want to help them. So what do you do when someone you love needs money to save their life? And you need that money to live your life. When you have to make a hard decision like that ... that is when the information vacuum I talk about will help.

[@lailaatallah1857]

@@VagabondAwake Wow. I never thought of that. Especially in countries like the Philippines where they often won't even admit you to the hospital without maybe a $200 - $400 deposit and where you have to be able to pay in full for life-saving measures, I can imagine how heart-wrenching such decisions could be.

[@dharmakrishnaraj5215]

I am a retiree helpful advice.🙏

[@mymidlifeadventures4248]

Lots if good advice in this one.

[@VagabondAwake]

Thank you My MidLife Adventures! Your interactions help our channel grow! Have a great day. :-) Dan

[@joshuarizalforeman816]

The first point you make is perhaps the most important - don't share any information with anyone. I was with my wife for 4 years and we had a child together before she had any idea what my assets were or how much money I had. We've been together for 8 years now and own property together. I know that as a non-Filipino I can't technically own property in the Philippines, but there are, fully legal, ways of circumventing that rule and actually own property here. As usual, an informative video for newbies to living abroad and interesting to see that others share my views on such matters.

[@VagabondAwake]

Well said Joshua Rizal Foreman! Thanks for adding value to the community. Dan Have you seen our KZbin country playlists yet? kzbin.infoplaylists

[@davidhosking436]

Thanks for the information

[@VagabondAwake]

My pleasure

[@ph5915]

Yeah, I've been taken to the cleaners hard, twice. I'm too susceptible to a pretty girl. sigh. Good tips!

[@thedolphinDog]

Poor Pete

[@VagabondAwake]

Ouch. Better get on this now before you fall in love again Pete.

[@drippietorsti705]

Seems like feminists mom raised you to be a sucker

[@kennygopal]

That the best idea I heard

[@VagabondAwake]

Thank you kennygopal! Your interactions help our channel grow! Have a great day. :-) Dan

[@danielhackney7806]

Trust and verify. Open a joint account with 25,000 peso in it. Tell her she can withdraw 1,000 per week for her personal use. If she blows through the 25,000 peso in a month or two it's time to say Sayonara. That will be the BEST money you ever wasted! BUT if she faithfully follows your instructions you have a keeper! Don't let her get away! A partner with solid self control of money and budgeting is invaluable! Especially if you are retired living on a fixed income.

[@VagabondAwake]

Thanks again for the great idea Daniel. I think I might run the trial longer ... a year?

[@danielhackney7806]

@@VagabondAwake Agree

[@aidaladang8113]

Nice your advice fan enjoy travel in the Philippines god bless stay safe

[@philipmasie]

Dan, you should connect with @The Filipina Pea while your in the Philippines 🇵🇭 She’s another KZbinr and it would be epic for you to interview each other. Check out her channel, just an idea 💡 Keep up the great 👍 videos!

[@VagabondAwake]

She is a lot of fun. I like how she puts skits at the end of her videos that make you want to watch to the end.

[@davieboy666]

Pea is very good.. But this is fictitious.. He has never had a problem here..!

[@normanzimmerman5029]

Money is no different from a gun. Tools provide prospect and security. Suffer no fools.

[@VagabondAwake]

Thanks for sharing Norman. Dan

[@techguy3507]

Such excellent advice!

[@VagabondAwake]

Thanks tech guy.

[@sylvesteredwards7399]

Very wise and sound advice

[@VagabondAwake]

Thanks for sharing sylvester edwards! It makes our community more interesting. :-) Dan :-) Please grab my free eBook if you haven't already. vagabondbuddha.com/fire-your-boss-travel-world/

[@difab4052]

Be open minded. I think that sone of the old men goes to the Philippines coz they are rejected in their country by women and Philippines accepted them. Lots of beautiful Filipina women and kinder women

[@faronray5765]

Excellent advice.

[@VagabondAwake]

Glad you think so!

[@sarafinalove5330]

Very good video.

[@phildodd5532]

Well said, Dan !

[@VagabondAwake]

Phil Dodd, thank you so much :-) Dan Do you get my free eBook yet? vagabondbuddha.com/fire-your-boss-travel-world/

[@edic2619]

Great advice. Thanks.

[@VagabondAwake]

You're welcome!

[@gefginn3699]

Great post Dan. 🌴🌞🌴

[@VagabondAwake]

Thank you Gef!

[@jrcolmena]

God your partner is so beautiful, you are lucky she's not a scam artist, she could scam me anytime she wants!!!

[@VagabondAwake]

Thank you drdanger, Thank you for watching and commenting. I have interviewed Qiang and she has her own KZbin Channel. Make sure to watch her video about how we met and subscribe to her channel. How we Met: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nmi3qImnbpWfd5I Qiang Interview: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmWmkHidZqulia8 Qiang's Channel: kzbin.info%E8%96%94%E8%95%99/about Thank you, Dan

[@VegasNegus]

Great advice here Dan.

[@VegasNegus]

Still, one with fairly modest means can allow their local paramour a joint bank acct into which some modest deposits can be made to placate her desire for trust and stability. Expenses can then be monitored. If things go wrong the acct can be closed or abandoned. This leaves more security for the bulk of one's retirement savings.

[@VagabondAwake]

Great job on this added idea Jay! Dan

[@aaronbux1]

Dan, do you really think a (scamming) woman would hang around for 3 to 5 years? I would guess .. hope .. if you weren't being an ATM she would realize this sooner and take off if money was all she was after. Some really good points about holding on to you money for sure. Also, I really enjoyed the Madrid clips. I waa just there about 6 months ago. :)

[@garygibbs7683]

Good to see your not broke now

[@VagabondAwake]

Thank you Gary. I hope you are doing fine too.

[@christinec.2376]

Thanks again, Dan! I'm bad with names, but TAYLOR, I hope to remember til I die!!!!!!!! ;D btw.. hola, Chiang!

[@VagabondAwake]

Christine C., thank you for being part of our community. :-) Dan

[@spokeman]

Dan, other than making great videos and content.......you sure know how to make great thumbnails. 🙂

[@VagabondAwake]

I appreciate that!

[@jeffwimmer1634]

Great Video Dan!!!

[@VagabondAwake]

Thank you Jeff Wimmer! Thanks for watching and commenting. :-) Dan Do you have my free eBook yet? That is here: vagabondbuddha.com/fire-your-boss-travel-world/

[@steves981]

Good advice . Thanks

[@VagabondAwake]

Thank you Steve S! Thanks for watching and commenting. :-) Dan Do you have my free eBook yet? That is here: vagabondbuddha.com/fire-your-boss-travel-world/

[@JohnSmith-bz9be]

Superb info sharing as perusual. Cheers :)

[@VagabondAwake]

John Smith, thank you for being part of our community :-) Dan Do you get my free eBook yet? vagabondbuddha.com/fire-your-boss-travel-world/

[@kelvinmenez6405]

Always happy to watch your vlogs.. Enjoy your stay in the Philippines. God bless you both

[@VagabondAwake]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@philippinesdreamorreality]

Good video.

[@lamonttaylor5061]

I agree with you 💯 👍 👌 👏

[@curtisgregory517]

maybe my name is really Taylor, since so many things you spoke of here, I am sad to say, "been there, done that." Now, I am scared of myself, since at age 83 it would probably be impossible to recover/start-over, as I have done, many times. I hate to say this, but you cannot trust anyone, temptation to "take the money and run" gets the best of most people. Especially when they know that you will not put them in jail, "love is intoxicating."

[@VagabondAwake]

So true. You have to put systems in place that protect yourself. Even good people can go bad over a period of time.

[@markplimsoll]

Great post! I feel the same at 69. Covid lockdown, and my inability to see my teen kids, enabled my bipolar exwife to complete her "Parentally Alienating" brainwashing and they hate me now! Internet resources offer little hope for such severely alienated children, who may never rebuild the relationship but suffer very elevated chances for academic failure, mental disorders, and suicide. So who can you trust? WHY trust, why give your vulnerability to another person? Any secret told becomes a non-secret, eventually.

[@drippietorsti705]

@@markplimsoll being raised in a liberal society by a feminist leaning mother creates effeminate men. The foundation of a society matters to how the individuals will survive in the near future

[@philwilton6842]

great info, poor taylor...🤷‍♂️

[@LJ-jq8og]

Well Said ❗

[@shadowtruck5991]

"You may even find true love if you keep your MONEY long enough" 😱😤😠😭

[@P272-e9k]

I laughed at that one too