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It seems like there is a battle raging between retiring early, delaying retirement and going back to work, but there doesn't need to be.
With the right attitude, financial discipline and a sense of adventure, you can retire early and live a freedom lifestyle like we do.
In this video, we discuss the new definition of retirement that's more realistic, attainable and fulfilling than the traditional definition of retirement that often leads to an early death.
We also share 3 key financial tips that have been helping us reach our FIRE goals. These tips allowed us to pay off all our debt in 3 years and start saving a large percentage of our income.
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[@Robertsdogs]

I'm 73, I've been retired from the trad. work force for 13 years. I've been teaching dog training classes, private lessons, involved in music groups, etc. It's awesome!

[@martypoll]

I am one of those traditional retirees (mostly). I worked 30 years as an engineer at a US national scientific laboratory. I retired at 55 with a traditional pension and now with Social Security. The first 5 years of retirement was mostly leisure activities and household chores and taking care of our aging dogs. Also some volunteer teaching on my own time and on my own terms. The next 6 years has been moving to Thailand, getting married, learning a new language and pretty much socializing, reading, online browsing, movies, restaurants, local travel, etc. That is, not doing nothing, but definitely no longer doing anything that anyone would see as "work".

[@proyectonuevo7487]

Ey what a beautiful life you have haha I envy you, and yet with that life you are complaining? People are nonconformist, you have a fun life, just look for a full-time job maybe

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Congrats! That sounds like a great way to live! 🥳

[@macpony2571780]

And now you get to reap the benefits of of those years of work and discipline in the land you chose with the woman you've dreamed of; most men never have the courage to really live. Pura Vida

[@gemox3225]

It sounds like you've had a good life. I would say studying a language is work.

[@Bigd0gg]

Excellent plan!

[@dennispack4119]

I recall a reply to the question, "Where do you want to retire to?" The responder said something like, I don't think of retiring to somewhere. I prefer to think, "Where do I want to live next?" I like you current videos and plans to highlight the different places people should look at when considering "living" in a new country. Thanks for all your research, thought, and time 💕

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Gracias!

[@sinnombre3855]

@@user-vj7ln3nk6w Impersonation and riding off someones coat tails is about as low as one can go, get a life!!!

[@macpony2571780]

I retired at 55 and have been living in Costa Rica with my beautiful Costa Rican wife and all I can say is Pura Vida now I spend my time staying busy doing what ever I want to do and loving it. Dreams and hard work make anything possible.

[@JonJohnsDad]

I retire next year at 62. I am expating to Ecuador in Dec . Exploratory trip at the end of May. Being single, fit, and not on any meds, I am so happy to have found you guys a few years ago. I plan on being very active in travel, music, & cultural immersion. I am so inspired to leave America as everyday life is just more expensive, politically charged, and well - very dangerous. Great video. Hope to meet someday and buy you some chocolate /coffee/ or dine on some Indian food with you. Chao

[@roberteckerle3794]

❤ I’m a minimalist, got out of debt early, but insane passionate Career chaser since 1977 Ready to retire …… chase my real dreams Traveling 6 months every year, woodworking 6 months No 5 star resorts for me

[@LidiaExplores]

As someone in my mid-30s, I appreciate this video so much. I sometimes wonder if I'm doing the right thing for myself and my child by living such an unconventional lifestyle. The way I'm choosing to live and raise my daughter is so different from what I grew up with. It's so far removed from the expectations of family and friends back home. It's good to connect with likeminded people who have more years of experience than me and are living happily. Thanks for the reassurance.

[@bananapatch9118]

We are 55 and 60 and retiring in 4 months. Thirty years ago there were no digital nomad options. I wish there would have been. I tell my kids and grandkids to either take a job with a pension ( police, fire, military, federal) so they can bail out at 38…or learn some online skills so they can be digital nomads. I have had years of life sucking jobs and I’ve had enough. Heading to Mexico first, but we plan to live in many countries.

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Congrats! 🥳

[@russellstroh73]

What is the healthcare like in Mexico. Medicare?

[@bananapatch9118]

@@russellstroh73 Cant use medicare. As temp residency we get free public healthcare, which we will use for small stuff. Big stuff we will pay out of pocket for private hospitals…just toss a few hundred in savings every month

[@hybrid2003]

I graduated college with a BS in the spring of 2019 at the age of 38. I decided to retire instead of going into my field of study, using my disability from the Army. Planing to move to Malaysia and probably starting a company or two there in SE Asia.

[@jotownzer473]

My wife and I sacrificed when we were younger and invested in our future to retire young. I am now 52 and set to retire in April next year. Your videos inspire us! We started considering a new life in Ecuador in 2013 and still look forward to the adventure. Hope to meet you soon!

[@billcaruso7050]

Same story here, without the wife, though.

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Congrats! 🥳

[@dmb3428]

this is definitely the best realistic approach as you get closer to retirement age, downsizing homes as your kids move out and reducing the amount of stuff you have...as you get older health issues can arise so you dont want to be paying a huge mortgage and a bunch of credit card debt later in life. My dad tried retirement but found himself bored out of his mind , he started doing contract work again for a short time but was hit with a life ending health diagnosis out of the blue . No health issues prior , live while you can

[@Gary-sx5ox]

As a 70 year old man, speaking to other men, as a general rule us men never focussed on having fun. All our lives we worked, earned money, supported a family etc……What we forgot to learn was how to have fun. My son and I agree that retired people should view fun and creating joy in your life as your new responsibility. Your new ‘job’ is to have fun. Believe me, this is not as easy as it sounds. Forget about making money (you’ve made enough), discovering things that brings you joy is now your responsibility.

[@lindadorman2869]

I never thought of you two as retired, but I consider your lifestyle more like being digital nomads. Working online but generally location-independent (being in Ecuador by choice).

[@henrim9348]

Retired means doing what you wanna do and not what your are obliged to do. KZbin has been the best way for many people to "retire".

[@billcaruso7050]

@@henrim9348 Very well said! I am an engineer, and began a journal of home automation and solar energy experiments since 1975 age 14. Now I am trying out these ideas and having a blast working on MY ideas, for a change!

[@henrim9348]

@@billcaruso7050 I stopped working 6 years ago at age 50.. I do individual projects here and there. All the best. I installed solar on my roof in 2014.

[@elvdell5582]

I'm well on my way. Sold my house recently and downsized. Already debt free. Looking forward to truly early retiring. One thing I can say is whether you enjoy it or not, whatever you do, before long becomes work. And I mean WHATEVER. I fully plan to volunteer my team in early retirement. I had been thinking a lot lately about what I would "do" in retirement. As you said a quick way to an early grave is to do nothing. Even when becoming an expat, I think you guys have had the right idea by moving around. Because wherever you go, after a while it all just becomes everyday life. And in truth I think even if I pick a new location every few months or years, even the travel itself will get old. I guess my point is, you really need to be willing to mix things up. While I am not a super adrenaline adventure seeker, I do know that things become boring to me after a while. No one knows what the future will bring but, have a plan, work the plan, be willing to change the plan when the plan is no longer working for you. Good video.

[@economicdevelopmentplannin8715]

Our retirement number is simply a paid off house Plus enough unearned income to cover groceries property taxes and utilities yearly. By focusing on these 2 achievements, we're helping kids do this at super young ages

[@TheProtocol48]

Well said and this aligns closely with my plans.

[@ssherman]

I left my job of 32 years this year march 31st on the rule of 55 (look it up)...didnt do much for about 6 weeks..got bored and now I'm working part time in a job where I choose the hours and days I work. Much happier.

[@Glen410]

Retired at 58. Defined-benefit pensions pay 80 percent of our combined final salaries for life with annual COLAs…now Social Security ($3,800 more per month) starts for us in three months. Have been traveling the world during the past four years without working. Inflation isn’t really an issue for us. Traditional retirement works for us and has definitely not been a “scam”. Loyalty, patience, and good career choices is all it took. BTW, we both took 4-6 weeks of vacation each year while working.

[@billcaruso7050]

@@Resmith18SR Well, they made good choices 30 years ago and followed through on their plan. Those years go by fast, so you may find yourself in their shoes pretty fast!

[@jamescalifornia2964]

☺️👉 Get lazy and too "relaxed " you will not live long ...

[@jamescalifornia2964]

@@Resmith18SR - USA lost its IQ ... 😔

[@MemeHam123]

Thanks!

[@SophisticatedBob]

I'm almost 61, with plans to take SSI at 62. For some reason, I guess it is age, I've had this same epiphany lately. I look at my savings, SSI income, and think "If the economy continues like this, will I have enough money to afford the constant inflation, the ridiculous healthcare system here, and do all that for perhaps 2-3 more decades." I am genuinely giving some thought to retiring elsewhere. I thank you both for publishing this content.

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Happy to be helpful!

[@briangabeycom]

My wife and I are in our mid 50s, and think a lot about retirement. I am lucky and can work from anywhere but my wife could not, so she semi retired. We have sold our house and based outside the US which allows us to save a lot while having adventure. I have no plans to retire, rather I have integrated working with a travel life. We dont know how long we will keep this lifestyle, but so far so good.

[@briangabeycom]

I see the BS replies all the time, do other people get them? It has a pic of Emila and JP but is not there site

[@AmeliaAndJP]

They’re spam! Please report them! 🤬

[@nancysmith2389]

I am retired and I love it. Still have kids living at home and we all have been helping each other recover and live still through the pandemic and most probably another 2008 economic scene. Nothing boring about it. Helping my children through these perilous times is extremely rewarding. I am glad to be able to be fully present for them unlike when I was working. Packing a lunch and cup of coffee with whipped cream is a real boost in the morning. I am just glad I was given a second chance to be with my kids.

[@traceymarshall5868]

I totally agree! Thankfully I enjoy my job which allows me to travel the world. I am 61 and plan on continuing working, but also will enjoy finding a place to settle in to. Torn between moving in to temporary housing (thinking VRBO) or settling roots and then traveling. I enjoy your channel and appreciate your tips. Life is an apple, and I am savoring it!!

[@oblivianation9759]

I'm 60 with 5 children and the youngest is 12. I don't have to worry about retirement.

[@allthingsnu4673]

Before I retired almost 6 months ago, I knew I wanted to have some things set up to keep me active and busy. Aside of spending time with family, I started learning to day trade, I take art and woodworking classes, go to the gym, museums, thrift shopping, etc. as well as participate in some Zoom meetings with interest groups I wanted to become a part of. So far, I am really enjoying not working a job anymore. I still wake up every morning and can't believe my time is mine to spend however I want. I'm not bored nor am I sitting around watching tv all day but I do need to cut back on snacking! It's kind of easy to let myself go and eat whatever I want so I have to put in extra effort to stay healthy.

[@millerforester6237]

Clint Eastwood was asked about his working while in his early 90s. He replied "I wake up every morning, and I don't let the Old Man in". He's been pretty much self employed since his first directing job for "Play Misty For Me" - and that was a GOOD movie. He loves what he is doing, and is probably one of the best Directors, ever.

[@freedomwillring6749]

I'm working on paying off all my debt, thanks for the reminder.

[@guillermoaquino2955]

I really appreciate you guys you never get tired of answering my questions.....thank you very much

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Gracias! 😊

[@sinnombre3855]

@@user-vj7ln3nk6w Impersonation and riding off someones coat tails is about as low as one can go, get a life!!!

[@mr-vet]

I retired from the US military 8 years ago (26 years total active service); worked as a fed gov contractor for about 2 years, diagnosed at leukemia, got a bone marrow transplant and disease went into remission. My oncologist, reluctantly, cleared me to go back to work. Worked for about a year more and then decided I should just enjoy retirement.

[@martypoll]

Moving overseas is a great motivator to getting rid of all the stuff you don't need and not buy too much more. I arrived in Thailand with 2 suitcases and a few boxes of stuff I left at my sister's house in the US. I've bought stuff after I moved here but I've learned the pleasure of buying cheap stuff. You no longer buy stuff or clothes with any idea of impressing others or yourself. I could leave it all behind without hesitation.

[@billcaruso7050]

I'm doing the same de-cluttering. Some things I am giving away have sentimental value, so I take pictures of them from all angles and then find someone who will love these objects as my daughter and I have. Someday we will give up all possessions, and we don't want burden our loved ones with this stuff, so it's best to detach now.

[@martypoll]

@@billcaruso7050 Yes. I discovered that a lot of sentimental things can be kept through photographs. Everything from my college diploma’s to my father’s sculptures. Digitize everything you can.

[@chuck62891]

I know you are Central and South American focused and that makes sense. In the last 10 years, I am an American, I lived in Western Canada, Eastern Canada, Dusseldorf in Germany and in the last year I have immigrated to Israel. Each place has their pros and cons and doing research and talking to many people from many different places in the target country is vital. I moved to Israel for many personal and religious reasons, but I certainly had many of the ups and downs that everyone else has in their destination country. Plus, your focus on being an active retiree is spot on. Yes, a beautiful Mediterranean beach is a five minute bike ride from my house and I go frequently, I make sure that I have many other things to do, people to socialize with and I am stretching my mind. Lastly, healthcare availability and affordability is very important. So, I share your love of being an expat. Waking up in a different country than the USA every day and knowing that I am part of it and can take care of all my daily activities (close to hopefully) how those born here do, is a great confidence builder.

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Thanks for sharing your perspective! 😊👍

[@rachelmolina3995]

Always be your own boss from the getgo. Thanks for another excellent video!!

[@lindadorman2869]

Thanks for mentioning my favorite, Malaysia! I'm headed to Penang on the digital nomad visa for up to 2 years. I planned to apply for the MM2H retirement visa but they changed the financial requirements so I no longer qualify for either the peninsular or Sarawak program (waiting to see what the new Sabah requirements are). It keeps changing but very much worth it!

[@MegaBridgeport]

I am in the process of selling my business to retire. Already purchased a house cash in Ecuador, you guys helped me get connected with the realtor. Planning on still working a little but plan to spend more time with the family. I am 41 years old but have worked hard all my life. I plan to travel more and enjoy life.

[@abbynormal3192]

I retired from teaching a few years ago, at age 55. I have a pension and about $700k in savings and investments and no debt. I probably could not have done that if I had not been frugal while I was working. That meant buying a very small house, only buying good-condition used cars (not new), no expensive vacations, working extra/summer jobs, etc. I also never got married and did not have children, by choice. Now I am a dog walker and dog sitter, and I volunteer at a goat sanctuary a few times a month. The extra income lets me fund home improvement projects around my house without touching my savings. I enjoy a lower stress life, no commute during rush hour, and I am my own boss.

[@larrydonnelly979]

I appreciate you bringing this subject up. My dad did his life and brief retirement pretty much like you described and died a few years after working two jobs most of his life. My wife and myself are trying out the active 55+ community lifestyle to see what we think. Our goal is to keep busy physically and mentally. It is nice to have options to live in various destinations around the planet. Having the technology that allows folks to digitally work and retire anywhere in the world while easily keeping in touch with folks back where they came from is changing how people look at where they would like to live and retire.

[@AmeliaAndJP]

So sorry about that. Way too many people work hard their whole lives doing something that may not even like all to make someone else rich. Then they die soon after they retire. It's a horrible system, but there is a way out!

[@ramjet5192]

I'm planning to "retire" in Ecuador, thanks to you. I'm a professional-level nature photographer and former newspaper journalist. So, I'll remain busy, but with a different twist. I'm going back to photojournalism. Where people live, what makes them tick. I'll be introducing video, and will get as good as anybody with that. Thanks for your encouragement. Stay tuned.

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Congrats! EC is a great place for nature photography!

[@robocop581]

I agree. Many YTers claim they're retired. Ya, those video clips that need to be churned out at least once a week don't require planning, filming and editing. Count the number of hours involved and it's a part time job. Coming up with new material to keep the eyeballs up and constantly being on camera on outings can be a strain on the relationship.

[@ExpatJourneyOnline]

You're not "retired;" you're self-employed (with the exception of Amelia's part-time job, it sounds like). That's what gives you the freedom you have. I highly recommend the book "Making a Living Without A Job" by Barbara Winter. She talks about cultivating multiple profit centers,, and while the book was written some time ago (although I believe there are updated editions), it's a super resource for earning money in nonconventional ways.

[@EvaOwen]

I agree that they are not retired just self-employed/partially employed.

[@kevinreist7718]

Glad you mentioned Malaysia. As a former British colony the Language there is English. All the legal documents are in English, so you aren't having to sign a rental agreement that you don't understand. Thanks for this video, I've decided to subscribe and give it a Like.

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Gracias! 🥳

[@TheRockMorton]

Great ideas and advice. Always nice to sail on the Ecuadorian Queen with both of you.

[@dpporlando]

Amelia you and JP are looking younger since I started watching your videos keep it up its working. Hope to cross paths one day. Peace from the SouthEast.

[@judykinsman3258]

Oops! Guess I missed the live stream. But you are sooooo right! I started traveling when I retired, at 65. I had a bad fall at 73. Now I’m limited physically. So wish I’d started living fully earlier! Thank you for keeping me sane!

[@dugfriendly]

Hmm. Not sure I'm buying your argument, but it's great you are feeling liberated.

[@whf7143]

And thank you for these updates!

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Glad you like them!

[@nimacastro7664]

You guys nailed it. I was telling friends same thing forever. Great job guys.

[@EddieAppell]

Love this video! I work in IT for a local government agency. I'm about 5 years away from traditional retirement, and will have a nice pension that will allow me to realize my dream of living in Southeast Asia and traveling all around that region of the world for much less than traveling from here in the US. I may also pick up side gigs (or volunteer) building websites and applications as needed and available. But my primary activity will be traveling, meeting people from all over the world, and of course, eating all the great food!

[@AmeliaAndJP]

That sounds like fun! 🥳

[@mariobucci7683]

Amelia and JP I really like your videos. They're honest. I appreciate that. I am looking forward to coming down to Equador to see if I like it or not. It beats the terrible snowy days in Ontario. I know I like the beach area the best. Having a place with nice weather helps a person move from in front of the T.V. So if can do it with 2 grand a month. 1 bedroom apt. So long it is close to the beach I would be OK with that. Nice sunny makes me move. Yes I like the mountains too but right now prefer the beach area.

[@robinredondo9427]

Thanks so much…..this is very timely❤

[@whf7143]

Good material: What Color is Your Parachute-For Retirement. Great book with exercises to work through evaluating yourself 😊

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Good recommendation!

[@whf7143]

Have you heard about that book before? It’s on point about the “new retirement” = much more than simply removing traditional work.

[@josealvarez9754]

We have such a housing crisis here in the USA now , with rents going up and up and the cost of buying a home going up and up. Has seemed quite unfair, especially to the younger generations who have not been able to buy low and sell high. I keep thinking the best opportunities for young Americans may be to live where there money goes farther and where they have more opportunities. I keep feeling down about the state of the USA, divided people, increasing crime and violence, lots of student debt if one has education ambitions. I keep wondering if this approach may not just be good for " retirees " and 30 and 40 something " fire movement folks" but for young people too.

[@martypoll]

The key issue for young people is to make money at western salaries. If they move overseas and make local wages (as a teacher for example) then it is really hard to save for the future. It would be really difficult to return to your more expensive home country which might be likely during a long work career.

[@RedSpiralHandTV]

I finally got sick of the rent increases, saved as much as possible for 3 years, and we're moving into a used RV we upgraded (has solar) to live, work and travel in. Headed to central Mexico next month! I'm 64 and my son is 43.

[@AmeliaAndJP]

The key is to work online and not in a traditional job.

[@Davran2742]

My brother retired at sixty-five, and turned down a part-time training job with the company (he was a draftsman). He soon regretted that, and has told me to not retire at sixty-five, but instead keep or find a part-time gig.

[@dpatterson1489]

You guys make it seem so doable! Your enthusiasm is really catching!

[@adizaalhassan5136]

Good Afternoon

[@SILVERSETFILMS]

Wheel reinvented! So you're saying there's something beyond remote control? Fascinating...

[@fredhoy6697]

I agree with your assessment entirely. I'm 67 and am not collecting SS until 70. This is partly due to finances but more greatly to wanting to stay involved in life. I'm not a hobby guy, don't particularly want to travel a whole lot and thoroughly detest Tv and most other sorts of passive entertainment. Plus, I like being productive. My only piece of advice to anyone who's retiring solely to quit working is for them to find something that keeps them relevant. Good video.

[@tonimilstead5089]

I've been retired for 5 years and have been just as busy as when l was working FT. Your definition of the old retirement isn't for all of us. We understand staying on the couch equals boredom and death 🤪🤪

[@ronaldgarrison8478]

About 3 minutes into this, I'm really having trouble relating to the situation you describe-especially the part about sitting around and having nothing to do. Here's the thing: I was anything but happy in my work, and did not end up making a high income consistently. Yet I have more ideas of things I want to do than I can possibly find time and energy to handle. Savings? Are you kidding me? I have NO savings. In fact, i"m still paying off significant debts. One thing I do have is a couple of pensions that bring in about $500/month, and must admit I could not get by without that part of my income. IAC I"m getting by (although it has required some lucky breaks, here and there, that have added up. Bottom line: The pluses and minuses mentioned don't seem to apply to me. I cannot even mentally process boredom any more. It was something I dealt with sometimes in my youth. Now, I don't even know what that is. There are actually a number of things from my youth that I can't even relate to at all. But boredom is just an insane concept.

[@whacked00]

Great video - again. It’s getting a little repetitive - all this excellence in videos…🙂 . The traditional retirement model is baked into us boomers. And this is exacerbated by the fact that so many of us are hard wired to think that unless we are “accomplishing things” we are failing. It takes a new level of self-awareness and emotional maturity to break out of the cycle. And for people like me who have no hobbies the adjustment to Full Stop Retirement can be very tough. Fortunately, I was able to change gears a year ago and move to a consulting and teaching career with my own company vs working for a big company. I still feel anxiety and pressure, but the reality is that I can scale this down over time rather than go from 60-0 in a second. My biggest clients don’t support working abroad - so I need to work on that. And I have to think about my spouses situation with her job and our family obligations. So I am still stressed… But I am working on tranquillo. And I definitely am hoping to scale down, stop spending so much and save more…. Gotta work on that…. It would be easier to do those tings if we moved abroad, but not in the cards yet. I do love Ecuador -and have visited twice. And Cuenca is my jam, 😊 Our biggest pressure comes from ourselves. We need to learn to relax and take steps to reduce our anxiety and stress. And if we are able to move abroad - that figure we have in our head as our minimum 401K balance can drop. And don't forget you can earn 8% on a CD in Ecuador - federally insured up to $34,000. I got a bank account and a small CD on my last trip.

[@janethamilton7583]

Totally agree! Been saying that for a while....

[@williamwuolo8926]

I think you have it correct. I work remotely and that's why I am able to see you. I work for a Worldwide company with 27k employees that most people never heard of. There are so many like me. My daughter works in VA for a NYC company and some of their employees work from other Countries like Paraguay. No one knows and no one cares. A great way to live. Technology does have benefits. You have better internet than I do in SW Florida (Frontier) I want to move to Equador just to get faster service. Ironically, my Spanish is good and I used it every day for my work. Just got to convince the wife. I think one more Hurricane Ian will do it! Great work!

[@michaelchin3550]

I have been "retired" for 41 years and still on the same retirement path. I loved and still love what I do. I provide hair services and hairapy. LOL. I also suffer from OCD. Obsessive cycling disorder. Life is a beautiful ride!

[@oblivianation9759]

Hair stylists don't retire. They curl up and die.

[@michaelchin3550]

@@oblivianation9759 Dye. LOL.

[@oblivianation9759]

@@michaelchin3550 oops

[@chancerobinson5112]

It’s not the years in your life, it’s the life in your years….

[@misayoleonard7342]

Your video has been what I have been saying for the past three years. Retire from the Matrix that what it is. Live life and call the shots for what makes you happy. I'll be there in June. Nice video.

[@simoneweidinger]

I love what you say at 5:40, about moving abroad to have an active social live and meet other expats and local people. That's exactly what I hope for and what I'm looking forward to. Change that monotonous lifestyle, where everything is only about work and no time nor energy is left to enjoy life.

[@strategicretirementplans3189]

It looks like you two are inspiring a lot of people!

[@AmeliaAndJP]

We hope so! 🥳

[@Bigd0gg]

Excellent points! Thanks

[@MrBibi86]

*I have seen so many people go downhill so fast after they retire. it's beneficial to keep your hands and mind busy*

[@59simonh]

Bless you both❤🙋‍♂️ You got it!

[@CSanderson]

Superb, practical video E & JP! Living that lifestyle at the moment in the emerging market of Indiana. 😀

[@sarahclay531]

Nice to have seen you cruising the streets of our little town. Perhaps dinner at Los Compadres?

[@francesfarmer736]

You are so right!! I know people who have retired at 65 and have died 7 years later, yes 72 after working their whole lives, I worked 33 years and went out on a disability at 59, much happier retired but unfulfilled retirement. What do I do now? When I was started out in the work force in the 70s, they didn’t have computers let alone KZbin and I didn’t want to go to a billion years of school, so my job choices were limited, I picked a good one though in the medical field at a major hospital in California. I think now it’s nonsense to work for 30-40 years of your life stuck in a job you hate or have to commute everyday …..but then again those computer options were not available before the 1990s when you could go anywhere and take your job with you. My job in healthcare or public servant was always people oriented. Will always be that way. If I could have known to invest my money into stocks to make my money work for me in my 20s, 30s & 40s and retire earlier,,,,,but it is what it is…..I have degenerative disc disease, so I can’t do a lot of walking-hiking for long distances …but I am Mobile…..love your videos !!

[@julialerner3322]

I'd like to retire to a simple shack near the beach where I can build a bountiful tropical permaculture garden with some goats and chickens and build a playground for the neighborhood kids, and get them to look after the place whenever I go travelling. Maybe do some nature photography as a sideline while I travel.

[@DrUFO___bytch]

Best video I've seen in years thank you guys

[@adamchavez999]

Wow I know what you are talking about,I retired at 52 well off and no debt and cashflow.

[@michaelgurtler522]

great video guys! thank you!

[@brettweary8491]

Absolutely Awesome Guys

[@billcaruso7050]

Your vids are amazing, A&J!!! After 35 years as an electrical engineer, a job that I LOVED, I decided to see what would happen if I started a business where I had no W-4 income, but only capital gains profits from buying and selling securities and real estate. God gave me 17 mobile homes in 2021 after a windfall year of cap gains in 2020, and I spent until this month getting good tenants in those homes and in my regular home, allowing a residual income of 7 times that of total expenses in Ecuador. Retirement was now couchfest... I worked my a$$ off to get those homes ready for the market and sold, and spent 10 hours a day looking for market patterns for day -trading. Engineering was never so hard! ... But now I get to stay home and work on my own engineering and technical interests instead of someone else's. Also , I have time to travel and enjoy charity work. I have been seeing a wonderful Venezuelan lady for a few years, and we look forward to practicing bachata and tango together (salsa also, por supuesto), as well as getting together with people and practicing bass guitar together. I visit Colombia three times a year, and eat food until it is coming out of my nostrils, yet I lose 30 lbs each month because the food in Colombia has no growth hormone like American groceries. Looking forward to taking care of some onset diabetes and loss of feeling in my feet, as I wrote to you two a couple months ago. I'm hoping to introduce my Venezuelana to you if we can get her into Ecuador, or if you can make it up to Colombia. Take care, and thanks for the advice about retirement. As you alluded, "retirement" has nothing to do with resting... I have NEVER been so busy and eager to get up before sunrise and work at my projects until midnight... No TV watching, golf, or Scrabble for this guy!!!

[@CroisMoi]

Hi. Acupuncture works for diabetic neuropathy. It wakes up the nerves. My dad is a diabetic.

[@herregalness7461]

I am surprised Columbia wasn't on the top 5 list. Amelia I believe I heard you mention before about a CD I think that had an 8% return? I might be wrong but it was in one of your why you should move to Ecuador videos.

[@AmeliaAndJP]

That’s correct. It’s a JEP for the 1 year CD.

[@vanessaprovost1112]

Great video 👍👍👍❤❤❤

[@noellucas60]

Very interesting. Thank you. But Chili is not on the list! Us citizens expat also there.

[@marcuswhite7208]

Such a great video!!

[@edgeofeternity101]

A friend of mine retired at 62 and he has more resources than the average person. It's a sad situation now after a few years. He never did get off his butt and do anything, he has become totally lazy, and now getting him to do anything is a real struggle. He has become totally self centered and I asked him to follow me to an auto shop to get work done on my car, and he said "oh man I want to watch the WBA basketball game." After a couple other incidents, he now wonders why I don't want anything to do with him.

[@Furry7272]

Well stated…. I have done just what you suggest for the past 20 years. Do what I want , when I want. I hv worked a non traditional job for all those years and have traveled the world…. Had a non profit in Ecuador: birdied , photographed and enjoy that country as well as other continents. It can be done! Beautiful video. I ‘lead my life, as opposed to being led’…

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Great! Congrats! 🥳

[@SusurradorDHistorias]

As a writer who try to live from my art I kinda agree... Kinda.

[@LAGirls-lv5gh]

fun to retire early, plan to do missionary projects after retirement, cooking for elders, visiting orphanage etc. So many elder expats in Mexico, some may need care.

[@spikekavalench]

You guys have figured it out!

[@CmoreTruth]

Good content❤

[@sinnombre3855]

@@user-vj7ln3nk6w Impersonation and riding off someones coat tails is about as low as one can go, get a life!!!

[@alleneverhart4141]

I have paralysis of analysis thinking about all these places to relocate. How do I decide?

[@billcaruso7050]

You completed step 1: Recognizing P of A. Step 2: book a flight...to anywhere and stay there for a month!

[@sr9253]

I retired last year at 60 from the federal government but I have been busy swimming, working out and working in my garden and home improvement projects. I’m a little bored sometimes so will probably volunteer instead of doing consulting.

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Great! Staying active is the best way to stay young! 🥳

[@kitthornton2336]

I always wanted to spend my time writing, traveling, working out and learning languages. Now, I do those things, without worrying about money or satisfying a supervisor. In some ways, I'm far more productive than I ever was. There's a big difference between being as busy as you HAVE to be, and being as busy as you WANT to be.

[@rorybellamy2533]

yes !

[@sinnombre3855]

@@user-vj7ln3nk6w Impersonation and riding off someones coat tails is about as low as one can go, get a life!!!

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Please stop responding to spammers. It just creates more work for us to remove all your comments. Please report them but don’t reply.

[@toddkorbusieski111]

I retired from my "real job" 5 years ago and I swear I am busier now than I was when working full time. I was able to care for my parents before they passed away, run a small business, volunteer on various boards and at church, be with my children and act as a house husband (props to housewives as it is a tough job). The best thing about this is I get to choose what I do and when. Life is great and I highly recommend it. Do not lock yourself into the traditional. The world is different now and there are innumerable options open to everyone.

[@brianhenderson9470]

just want to play golf!

[@rocambole93]

with the current global landscape( pandemic, wars) i would not venture too far away from home nowadays especially with travel soaring costs

[@jacobbudovsky]

Love you guys! I want your lifestyle!!! 41 and tired of the US bull crap!

[@AmeliaAndJP]

You can do it! 🥳

[@pablodelosrios9]

Hello Amelia and JP. I have a question for you, I hope you can answer me honestly, because I really don't know. Next March I will be 65 years old and I plan to retire. Do you think that me and my wife can live decently in Cuenca with more or minus 3200 dollars that we will receive from social security, we have paid for our house in the USA and we do not want to sell it, please can we do it??? Thanks for answering us.

[@Lvaladez114]

It is sad that most people who retire still only know the world not much past their backdoor. I'm not sure just how many online jobs there are. I like the one small town initiative by Michael Tellinger. This concept could be implemented all around the world. All cultures can work together removing the fear of the language barriers and helping keep small town beautiful, amazing and work a fraction of the time giving everyone more time for themselves and family.

[@9344music5]

I never thought you were retired. Just working remotely from abroad

[@alexmanolov3507]

Hello Amelia and JP. I've subscribed to your channel a few days ago. Long story short: I'm in Quito rt now and I constantly suffer from high altitude sickness and polluted air. Yesterday we went to Cotacatchi, well, I had higher expectations, plus it's only a tad lower than Quito. Before I give up on this country I'd like to stay for a month or two in a nice and safe coastal town. I will be able to work remotely. Questions: Can you recommend a town(s)? Do you know any local RE agents, as I would prefer an entire apartment or small house to myself (hostels, AirBnBs are not an option)? Thanx in advance. Alex

[@geotancal]

Hello 👋🏽 I am fully bilingual, Spanish/English , (speak, write and read and familiar with street lingo). What opportunities are available for me?

[@lindadorman2869]

Translation services, teaching online come to mind.

[@rexrules]

What do you have for health insurance?