Say GOODBYE To The American Dream (EVERYONE IS LEAVING!)

More and more Americans are deciding that the American dream is now to leave! Shocker, it's getting too expensive to even survive here for most people let alone by a nice home being able to afford to raise children in it and also retire comfortably one day. As George Carlin said they call it the American dream because you have to be asleep to believe it.
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[@casper8662]

Simplified my life. Got divorced, payed off all my debts, don't buy anything with credit, never go out to eat, cut my hours at work because I could now afford it, and live a much happier life. I remember having that house, a wife with all her wants, three vehicles, motorcycles, vacations, and having to work myself crippled. Sure don't miss it.

[@c.p.haslop2500]

Good on you bruh. My dream is a quiet life

[@almirantevaltjen678]

The simplest life one can have and live worth a lot more than the many useless and worthless materialist expectations of some individual ideals.

[@jayjay-bz3rr]

Bravo !👏

[@jerrypowers7671]

Sounds like me.

[@makalu877]

Good for you Caspa.....!

[@ryanwilliams989]

The United States as we know it is no more. All signs point to 2024 being a year of significant economic hardship for the entire nation. Put your cash to use straight away to increase its value. I was aware that I needed to invest. I had no idea how quickly a few thousand dollars a month would go up. Though it is. Since 2023, I've made about $600,000.

[@BiancaSherly-qt6sb]

Congrats. Your ability to control the whole risk profile of your investments and prevent irreversible capital loss will be your actual financial unlock. A plan must be in place to take advantage of opportunities to profit when they arise.

[@maryHenokNft]

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[@maryHenokNft]

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[@StellaMaris-lv2uq]

Well-done. Gertrude Margaret Quinto appears to be highly knowledgeable and very qualified, came across her consulting page just after inputting her full name on the web. In fact, Ive seen commentaries about advisors, but not one looks this phenomenal.

[@quinnrivera5075]

Been in Thailand for 7 months. Lost 35 pounds. Just from not eating processed foods. Had a condo for $600 right across the street from the beach. Food in a western restaurant about $5. Pork fried rice from a street stall is about $2. Went to Malaysia and got an extensive physical for $350. I’m happier in SE Asia. I’ve met many expats , most are Europeans. A few Americans. The people that say the USA is still the best haven’t been anywhere or haven’t been anywhere recently. Is Thailand perfect? No. Does Thailand have incredible value both monetarily and spiritually? For me the answer is yes. Let’s say I can get 99% of my needs met for 25-30% of the cost in the US. Add in the health benefits , and just being happier and FOR ME it’s over 100% of what my life was like in the US. Personally I miss the people in my life back in the US. I miss the food in Chicago. I’d do just about anything for some pizza right about now. But I don’t miss living in the US. Don’t miss the stress. Don’t miss the crime of Chicago. Definitely don’t miss the politics and the culture wars. You can live very well here for $1000-1500 a month in SE Asia. The only hiccup is immigration issues. Frankly they don’t want Americans in this neck of the woods. Russians , Chinese and others can stay in these countries for longer with less hurdles than you as a US Citizen can . But you can stay in Thailand for 6 months. Malaysia for 3 months. Vietnam for 3 months. Lather , rinse , repeat. Oh. You don’t see the homeless you see in LA here. You can walk around without a pistol to defend yourself like I’d advise you to do in Chicago. Those are the two places I’ve lived in the US. There is no value in the US. The schools suck. The healthcare system is insane. Cost of medicine is insane. Social issues are insane. I’m a blue collar guy. Union dude. Made a lot of money during my lifetime. But there is no value in the US anymore. You go to Kuala Lumpur and look out your hotel window and you can count 20-30 cranes building skyscrapers. How many cranes do you see in Chicago or NYC ? Asia is the future. The women are beautiful. I wish I could’ve done this 10 years ago. You are much better off making 40k a year as a digital nomad in Cambodia than you are making 100k a year in NYC or LA , or SF or Chicago. It’s all about value. There is no value in the US anymore. Stick a fork in it. It’s dead. Brings me no joy to say any of this. I have a son. I have family that lives in the US. The difference in how things are now and how they were just 5 years ago in LA , Los Angeles , Vegas , Phoenix and Chicago is incredible. And it’s not going in the right direction. If you need to make 100k a year just to tread water it doesn’t make any sense to live there. If your house is worth $1 million dollars but nobody can buy it because they need to make $200k a year to buy it and only 1% of the country makes that kind of money what good does that do you? They are trying to sell Jeeps for over $100k! A piece of shit Jeep! I love the US. I hate what it is becoming. But what can you do. For me. The best decision was to pack up my stuff and move. For you it may be to stay and fight. But I’d advise everyone to at least look into moving abroad. Could be Europe. Could be Latin America. Could be Asia. There may be someplace that is a better for for you. Or maybe not. Personally I’d rather thrive than struggle. And if it doesn’t work out I can always go back and get my $25 Big Mac Combo at McDonalds

[@sierrasky2491]

That's the best rant I've heard all day! All truth. ❤❤❤

[@lisahertel2415]

Oh, but what happens when your American job ends?😂

[@hikingpeaks4377]

​@lisahertel2415 he has a pension (from union job) + social security. Chicago is not a nice place to live (climate, crime, nothing to do). There are much better places in the US

[@quinnrivera5075]

@@lisahertel2415it’s ended. Got two pensions. And working on social security. But my perspective still remains the same. I assume you’re white collar and have some computer skills. Would you be better off being a digital nomad in Thailand making 40k a year or punching the clock to make 65k in Miami ? Where your American job can come to an end overnight if your company gets bought out or you just lose your position. You think your job is safe ? If you do you’re either very young or very naive. But good luck. I hope things turn around. I have no ill will toward the US. I just made the best choice for ME. If you need or want to stay and fight the good fight in the US i understand and I wish you well

[@wallace3953]

You are telling the pure Truth. Culture matters. You fit in. Try to become permanent...

[@noogman]

What is really sad is that none of beautiful houses you walk by don't have a pet, kids playing in the backyard, the smell of a barbecue surrounded by a ton of friends and relatives. That's what life is about. Great Show!!

[@BillySBC]

In other words they don't have what a whole lot of people in the country don't have?

[@supernova11711]

They’re probably working lol

[@theMaster...]

To quote Brad Pitt, America is not a country, it's a business...

[@wanderingwarrior5626]

A WAR business, as GW Bush confirmed, saying, 'The U.S. is a war based economy, nothing more'. Tells you a lot about the mentality of most Americans. So, don't fall for the fake smiles, fake caring, fake kindness, fake sympathy.

[@perennialcannabisbrand2602]

Now pay me my money!

[@zuzanazuscinova5209]

Duh!

[@hawaiingirlbeth]

Yep. A corporation. A society of servants paying debt that doesn't belong to us.

[@TwitX2007]

And that business is a fkn massive truck stop

[@posttoasty7552]

I left America for Italy and never looked back.

[@danettewelborn5577]

Right, with their government, that's a great plan. You are guilty before you go to trial

[@TurquoiseSunsets]

@@danettewelborn5577 Just like America nowadays.

[@manhattan_maria]

Same here!

[@cjhoward409]

I’m in America. Have 5 acres. Pay $600 a year in property taxes. We built our own home, no permits needed. We grow our own food and have chickens and we love it. And I can see all my family also here in the states. I wouldn’t move away because all my family and friends live in America

[@yosefmacgruber1920]

@@danettewelborn5577 _... You are guilty before you go to trial_ Sounds like how this wicked country treats Current President Trump who actually won the election.

[@mohamedjaber4286]

I Immigrated to the US in 2008 and became a citizen in 2014, this past 2 years have been nothing but hell. Working 2 jobs, 70 hr/week and still struggling to feed my family. Never felt so miserable in my life.

[@elisabethgardner6321]

Welcome to the club! I moved here in 2000 and I'm glad I still have my German Citizen ship and the American. If shit hits the fan I'm back to Europe..

[@coritirdea5744]

@@elisabethgardner6321 Germany,and the whole West is in trouble if they keep listening to the Globalists...Germany's economy is in the gutter especially since they can not buy cheap gas from Russia....plus the green energy they pushed does not work but the globalists are still pushing this crap....America is not far behind...the whole western world needs to wake up....I am also an immigrant...unfortunately the Americans did kill the American dream by not paying attention to the politics...not understanding the dangers if they do not care....who represents this country.....

[@nathanpeacock9978]

Welcome to the American nightmare.

[@coritirdea5744]

@@nathanpeacock9978 I hope not....I lived in the communist nightmare....

[@hakes187]

The last 2-3 years have been hard on everyone

[@7dking]

I'm a veteran of the Iraq war and I left America. It's better than sleeping on the sidewalk.

[@ayoutubecommenter1827]

Dude same here! I'm a Marine living in Russia now! Life is WAY better here. You can afford a nice home easily. Me as a vet in the USA? I spent 8 months in a homeless shelter being eaten by bedbugs. And worried every day that I'd be kicked to the street for failing to go to the required church services they made us do to stay there....I'm so glad I left the USA. I miss my family though. I'll never be allowed back in the USA because I joined the russian army as a way to gain citizenship here

[@keishafree3392]

😭😭😭😭😭

[@cindyonyoutube]

Michael, the leaf blower guy isn't always there, he only comes to the neighborhood when you're filming!

[@chucks1673]

I'VE LIVED IN FLORIDA FOR 14 YEARS ...... leaf blowers are 24/7 .........

[@MichaelBordenaro]

You’re right, Cindy I forgot that they follow me everywhere lol

[@WyldStallion-bs9oo]

7:40 Michael must not have any kids. The weekends and evenings are more tiring for us than the work days.

[@jonstone9972]

The leaf blower guy follows and stalks Michael Bordenaro on KZbin to see where Michael will be going and thinks 🤔 crap here he comes turn on the leaf blowers 😂😂😂

[@robertwalker-gc1ds]

They won't let me in those neighborhoods if I don't have a leaf blower in my hand

[@renardfranse]

this is NOT my country anymore. I just live here, Vietnam Vet!

[@jkmarshall3553]

I feel ya, bro!

[@jimb3093]

I hear you brother. Afghanistan Vet.

[@hoppeanofasgard1365]

America is unrecognizable from the 60s, so don't blame you. I got out of the US 2 months ago and am living a very free life in Mexico.

[@nathanpeacock9978]

Army vet here. I still live in the U.S. but it is definitely worse than ever. I used to be a patriot, not anymore. The country I proudly served is gone.

[@MplsMaven]

I’m so sorry you came home to a Country who wanted you gone. 🤗 I never understood that as a child in the 70s. I was taught our military are hero’s. It was and still is a very confusing time for me. God Bless You & Thank You!!!

[@montrose252]

I moved to France! It's very hard to make money here for foreigners, but healthcare is free, childcare is subsidized and other basics are still affordable.

[@user-ij8cy9xe3m]

"but healthcare is free, " its just a liberal lie.. "Still, the French do pay an income tax of eight percent to help fund their healthcare system. They also pay various value-added taxes, and employers also pay additional taxes. French workers are estimated to contribute around 21 percent of their income to maintaining the French healthcare system." 21% of ur income. excluding that really free.

[@montrose252]

@@user-ij8cy9xe3m Yes, taxes are very high. But the system works -- it's not to line the pockets of BS US insurance companies!

[@jeffh3984]

nothing from the government is free. it's taxpayer funded.

[@springfauna1465]

I loved France!!! Stayed in Toulouse for about a month back in the mid 90's and really liked how kind the people were there!! I spoke a bit of French though and was very polite. Paris was wonderful too!! ❤

[@ferretapocalypse]

Healthcare is NOT FREE ANYWHERE. It comes from somewhere. Someone pays. Doctors don’t work for free. Hospitals don’t run on skittles and rainbows

[@borlanderobertson5666]

Money doesn't make me happy but it does help make things easier❤

[@BMW-tr3nf]

Money is a necessity and I believe will make you happy. Money as we all MAY know the more you have your life should be easier. THE OLD SAYING NO MONEY NO HONEY.

[@borlanderobertson5666]

@@BMW-tr3nf I went from around 65K per year to around 300K per year. Life is easier. While the money decreases sadness, it doesn't bring any personal fulfillment. It does makes day to day things easier and more comfortable. Except for a little more stress from running a business VS W2 work.

[@delinquense]

Money doesn't make me happy; it just makes me happier.

[@brn2863]

Yes. People who grew up without money understand that money is important AND understand money doesn't equal happiness. Happiness isn't inherent in money. But having money makes navigating life so much easier, and that includes being able to do the things you need to do to lower your own stress. That is a big part of the key to a happy life, just getting to that point where your existence and how you're going to get by isn't stressful... where you don't have to think about every dollar. At that point you can actually focus on building up your life and thriving.

[@borlanderobertson5666]

@@brn2863 agreed I grew up very poor and having a decent income does make my life better. I guess it depends on our definition of happiness.

[@karensullivan7060]

"You never have enough money, if all you have is money." - Harvey K. Schmidtz

[@MichaelBordenaro]

Great quote

[@ClubhouseRide]

That's a good one.

[@jasonroberts6080]

True story!!!

[@bethannwatson3692]

How can people say that you're negative when you just say it like it is. I appreciate hearing facts about the economy. Please continue to keep America informed. Michael, you know the haters gonna hate. You are a winner!!!!

[@MichaelBordenaro]

I agree that’s why I just ignore them and carry on

[@joseenoel8093]

Oh he's negative all right I'd hate to hear him get his period! My husband had the man flu during my deliveries, couldn't even get me a nurse with 2nd one existing! Better believe I never worked again, 🙋🎠🏝👒

[@debbiec6216]

Michael's been a Winner 100% At least he's honest .

[@ayo9057]

He’s got a lot more fans than haters

[@compugasm]

_How can people say that you're negative_ This seems to be the new word meta. When people can't articulate a counter argument to what's been said, calling someone negative is a way to trump the entire argument, without actually addressing it.

[@user-xp4of2vu4r]

Michael, as much as I enjoy and get value from your presentations, you might not realize that, for some of us, YOU are living the American dream. Obviously, you have found a way to walk the streets of beautiful communities in relatively safety and physical comfort. You look well fed and healthy and you are free to communicate with thousands of other people on a regular basis and at your discretion. For some, young man, you personify a dream come true. Keep up the good works. We old folks like it.

[@amylee9]

I agree. Every single day he walks and walks and walks and all we see is beauty and wealth. Every single day. House after house after house of wealthy people. The surroundings don’t match the message of despair, economic economic collapse and desperation. Maybe walking by the blue collar neighborhoods or poor neighborhoods would match his message better.

[@mrlong6267]

This guy is living the dream for sure. Working while exercising around nice neighborhoods. What can be better than that?

[@cdmorrissy3692]

I'm 67, single, renting a nice apt., I work full time, I've NO debt, I collect my full Social Security, I have $210,000 in savings, my yearly total income is $95,000, I'm fit and I have no health problems, I'm able to have a nice lifestyle, and after paying all of my monthly expenses I have an extra $3,800. I'm living my "American Dream", as I never wanted a home or children, I just wanted to live free, without want, do as I please, secure and with minimal problems and stress, in charge of my life and not at the whim of others.

[@uche007us]

dont regret being childless?

[@cdmorrissy3692]

@@uche007us I always felt it would WAY too much work, I didn't want the responsibility, or to be prevented from my freedom of movement....

[@uche007us]

@cdmorrissy3692 thanks for the answer. I am 40 yrs old and that is all I can think about. Having the worst baby fever ever

[@andreahughes1]

Children are also super expensive! I have a couple of friends that never had children and are financially better off than I am! Average parents spend nearly a quarter of a million dollars ($237,482) to raise a child up to age 18!

[@tomboyraider1015]

Proud to be childfree! ✊🏾

[@AshleysBallistics]

I left America for Japan & I can't say I regret it at all. Meanwhile my family back in the States are struggling. 😢

[@chiefenumclaw7960]

Teaching English? I've heard it's hard to get a residency permit.

[@AshleysBallistics]

​@@chiefenumclaw7960Nah, I don't teach. I translate documents & software.

[@MichaelBordenaro]

Thanks for sharing that

[@thomasallen6980]

You should help them flee. LOL. They always say how happy they are but always come back in five years. Always.

[@mitchellsmall5662]

Saw the writing amongst the BS media propaganda. Left for the DR 5 years ago and couldn’t be happier. Life is good here. Even have a wonderful neighborhood where we know each other and get together often for a BBQ or cocktail.

[@janejustice859]

The sad thing is the quality of life is better in a lot of other countries. It's sad. I grew up in the 70's and 80's, we had no tech, no computers, no cell phones and a decent life. I long for those days. but alas I know it's over. I started looking at other countries to move to on a serious basis. I would have never thought I would leave here.

[@jimb3093]

Same here. Military retired, never married, no kids. Looking at traveling abroad, and picking a place to live permanently. Been watching expat YT channels educating myself. Currently living in Ohio. I ask myself, what am I doing here? lol!

[@carolbagwell6769]

And your parents or grandparents would say; we had no phones, no TV, no car, and had to milk the cow every morning, but those were the good days. Every generation thinks theirs was the best generation to grow up in. Your kids and grandchildren someday will tell everyone how the 2020s were the good old days..because in 20 or 30 years it will be different..all over again. 😀

[@judymckee5992]

@@jimb3093 , Come to Spain and play golf. There are rentals for $650 in La Gourfa Spain. Many English speaking Brits here and Pickleball. My husband and myself are in the canaries for winter at the moment.

[@f-zeroracer9767]

@@jimb3093 try indonesia. if you have around 500K you are pretty much set for life. sell everything

[@Jeannified]

My hubby is an electrician in a wealthy area of San Diego, and he agreed that for the high cost of the homes in that area, there is noise and work trucks all over the place. He said people remodeling homes or rebuilding takes a long time and causes major disruptions to all nearby.

[@dariuszcisowski]

Hey Michel, I left Poland in '94 to chase my dreams in the US. I've always wanted to live here, man. As far as I can remember, the US has been like a symbol of hope and endless opportunities for me. But things are tough right now with inflation hitting everyone hard, even back in Poland. Let's hope things get better for all of us. Love the US and Poland! 🇺🇸🇵🇱

[@SunofYork]

yeah but the sausages ?

[@dariuszcisowski]

@@SunofYork lol

[@olabratek6091]

Zdecydowanie lepiej żyje się w Polsce

[@SunofYork]

@@olabratek6091 Grube nogi

[@HackersSun]

Yea, cmon, let's ride it out!

[@eliotness107]

a normal working class life is not a good life in the US. but a wealthy life is fantastic in the US. So if your a regular blue collar working class person, you are better off somewhere else.

[@ralphfinklea7855]

The thing is wealthy people are not that happy if you were to examine their lives closely.

[@mrscassandrasolano]

I saw a Doctor on tik tok say he thought he’d be a lot more comfortable on his salary when he started out and is just barely “middle class”

[@cavalieroutdoors6036]

​@@ralphfinklea7855only because wealthy people have the bad habit of spending proportionally similar to the poor in spite of their large income. If they bought a modest house, bought a modest used car, and just stopped the human impulse to acquire more sh*t they wouldn't even know what financial stress is.

[@dyates6380]

@@mrscassandrasolano A doctor on TikTok? Talking about his salary? Sounds legit ..........

[@judymckee5992]

@@ralphfinklea7855 , I am sure poor and struggling is even worst.

[@zacheray]

Yep left for Italy in 2021.. you can get citizenship by ancestry. Will fight tooth and nail to stay here, like my Italian grandfather fought tooth and nail to make it in the US. I don’t think he’d blame me if he could see what’s happening

[@WyldStallion-bs9oo]

Stinks to be an American whose relatives go back to the Revolutionary War then like me. Can't get any the family lineage benefits you do...he he.

[@MichaelBordenaro]

So crazy how it’s come full circle, isn’t it?

[@TwitX2007]

@@WyldStallion-bs9oo both your mother and father are revolutionary war families? Only my father’s side is a Mayflower family. My mom is Italian.

[@HomestarCrawler]

Yeah, I moved to the Czech Republic from Canada 15 years ago. I work as an employee. Lots of paid vacation days, health insurance, own my own house, a condo in Prague, and a cottage on a lake. It's the 6th safest country to live in. It's in the center of Europe so I take a lot of vacations all around Europe, Turkey, Egypt, etc. No debt.

[@stephaniet9264]

Congratulations, I'm working on getting my Italian citizenship through ancestry as well. Hope to move to southern Italy.

[@networth00]

I lived in two different million dollar neighborhoods in Nashville, I got SO TIRED of hearing work going on... and the LEAF BLOWERS NEVER STOPPED ALLLLL DAYYYY LONGGGGG. Got so old.

[@malachi-]

You moved into the suburbs and didn't like being packed in a tight formation? Hmmm....

[@arneminderman3770]

😂😂😂😂

[@cjhoward409]

I lived in a nice suburb of Chicago on a third of an acre. On my days off in the summer I liked to enjoy my pool, but all I heard was leaf blowers and lawn mowers, and smelling all the fertilizer my neighbors were putting on their lawns. We had to get out. Now we’re in the country on 5 acres. Ahhhhhh

[@jasonroberts6080]

Better off out in woods in a nice log cabin

[@networth00]

@@malachi- It wasn't the suburbs.

[@Sryker]

I've traveled quite a bit in Mexico, the Caribbean and SouthAmerica. While the USA is cleaner , more organized and things appear nicer. There is a feeling of freedom and relaxation I experience in these places that I do not feel here at home. It's hard to explain. I think it is partially the relaxed attitudes of the locals. I've heard many expats talk about feeling this relief. At first I assumed it was a vacation vibe but now I think its the societal attitudes of these locations.

[@williamshaw8106]

🛫🇲🇽🏖️

[@Bidness100]

💯

[@jackcomber1087]

My daughter and her husband make 170k + and they are priced out of the market. I told them to save and wait for a housing correction.

[@MichaelBordenaro]

Good advice, especially if they make that much and can’t afford it

[@zeroplague]

Won't be that big a correction.

[@noreenn6976]

Live and n 1/3 of their income and save the rest.

[@mowtivatedmechanic1172]

Tell them to buy what they can afford now. Correction won’t be like 2009.

[@GigiEmbrechts]

Get in the market, that way no matter what happens you will be able to keep up, if it goes up you home goes up down so does yours. I have a feeling they want more house they can afford. You will never afford a home until you start small and grow with the market.

[@Green_BuL]

i notice 80 year old americans are going back to work. Must be the inflation😮

[@lindajohnson.]

I see that, too . Our grocery store in our small town has several seniors working there. Sad to me that people have to do this when our government just tosses our tax $$$ away. The illegals get more then some seniors do. Sad!😢

[@faustinreeder1075]

I work at an airport. I see many people north of 75 years old who are janitors or wheelchair pushers. They look incredibly defeated. Poor life choices? Bad luck? I don’t know the answer. All I can say is if you’re pissing your money away on garbage you need to stop. Otherwise you might end up cleaning a toilet at an airport at 2 AM when you’re 80 years old.

[@Green_BuL]

@@lindajohnson. Sad😥

[@SunofYork]

Good way to get some leg over

[@titolovely8237]

i realized about 8 years ago that in order to ever retire or become financially stable i would essentially have to do nothing but work and live as cheaply as possible for about 10 years. after that life will be good. im in year 5 of that right now and it is working, slowly. truth is that to get ahead nowadays you have to take extreme measures. been working 50-60 hour weeks and no vacations for 5 years while saving 70% of my take home income. it's extreme minimalism combined with basically embracing being a slave, with the reward of it only being temporary.

[@MeditateMeHigher]

THIS... It works of course I'm doing this too then pissing off to Thailand

[@gsftom]

Read abt the FIRE movement. Group of ppl doing exactly what u are doing.

[@MeditateMeHigher]

@gsftom oh yeh that's right..there r dome hard-core FIRE folk out there.. Thanks for the reminder 🫶

[@titolovely8237]

@@MeditateMeHigherI wouldn’t say I’m part of a group or movement, as I don’t plan to ever stop working (what would I even do with all that time other than go insane) but I did organically through my own experiences come to the conclusion that if you want abnormal results you have to have abnormal behavior. I looked around and realized everyone’s broke and working until the day they die just to survive and I realized that if I don’t want to end up with the same fate I need to NOT do what they’re doing. This lead me into a saving mindset that has honestly made my life mosltly carefree. I don’t have stress even about losing my job because my finances are secure. Highly recommend it.

[@mg79277]

Very smart

[@GeorgiasGarden]

Sure am happy I’m on twenty acres. No noise pollution, no light pollution, no pollution. Just growing food all for under 500k. Why? I’m not leaving my country.

[@cjhoward409]

Yep. We’re on 5 acres… we grow lots of our own food and we have hens for their eggs. It’s quiet, and what neighbors we have are like minded and very kind folks. 👍🏻😀

[@nicholasroberts1374]

I am one of those Americans who found "the American dream" abroad. My company gave me a 6 month secondment in Malta, 25 years ago. We enjoyed our life here so much that when it was time to return, I managed to get a permanent role in the UK. Ok - you can get more materials goods in the US, my siblings have bigger houses and better cars. The stress of life is much less here, there is much more emphasis on the work life balance (30 days of paid vacation). Also my kids are much better educated and we don't worry about healthcare. The main thing my wife and I notice (when we see our family in the US) is how we don't live in fear. We notice that when we go back to the US (we visit at least once a year) how scared everyone seems to be and how that stresses everyone out. I will fully admit that things have gotten worse here (particularly after Brexit) and it is a lot tougher for Gen Z, but we still find the quality of life is much better than when we compare ourselves to our siblings. Though I find we struggle a lot less than my counterparts in the US

[@SunofYork]

Congrats on overcoming the extreme patriotic brainwashing. My wife is a yank and she goes mental angry if I criticize the US even a tiny bit....

[@gevans5446]

Last week I went to get a doctor-approved cardiac stress test because I was having chest pains. The facility where I was sent wanted $2600 up front just to see me. This, with my employer-covered insurance. The sticker shock was enough to cause my chest pains to go away.

[@SunofYork]

@@gevans5446 I am on Medicare.. I got a bill for $220,000 for Cyberknife, and I had to pay $1,100 of it... There is something to look forward to,,,

[@judymckee5992]

I can vouch for that as it is just keeping with the joneses in USA, nothing is like what it appears. Last year moved out of USA and lived in UK for summer and canary in winter.

[@fireboltaz]

To fix our fed rate. We need to turn off the faucet to all these countries getting financial aid from US!

[@jkmarshall3553]

Ummm... that won't fix the "fed rate".

[@KhameleonK]

@@jkmarshall3553 lmao right

[@norgelopez1935]

True and also lower the salary of the politicians

[@g00bers24]

Nooooooooooooooooooooooooo0000ooOOO0oo0Oo00oOOOo!!!!! We need to fund foregin wars AT ALL TIMES!!!! How else do you expect politicans to line their own pockets with vauge $69 Billion oversea aid packages that they can launder money through??? Fire boltaz is a *MONSTER*!!!!!!

[@chrislastnam6822]

I wish he would address the issue of what percentage of houses in Miami, Los Angeles, New York City and other big cities are owned by foreigners.

[@SunofYork]

Almost all the US population are recent foreigners..

[@chrislastnam6822]

@@SunofYork That's not true.

[@SunofYork]

@@chrislastnam6822 The US population mostly immigrated since 1600..... I was English and my last house in England was built in 1725.. 1600 is recent... Even the Indians have only been here 15k years..

[@earthangel2522]

@@SunofYork Not true.

[@SunofYork]

@@earthangel2522 What isn't true ? State your alternative 'facts'

[@cooliipie]

I moved to Asia 4 years ago. I love walkable, safe, affordable cities.

[@richardface8664]

We are screwed

[@analyticalhabitrails9857]

Well as long as we tolerate it, we'll be screwed, and your childrens screwed, and your children's childrens. The pilgrims first ran away from the king of Great Britain because of our faith in the LORD Jesus, and so the pilgrims found America, and we did found a safe place to call home, but now, there's nowhere else to run. Now there's nowhere else to hide from THE INTER-NATIONAL BANK CORPORATIONS.

[@Bidness100]

💯

[@nickpapas4397]

This economy is like the end of a Monopoly Game. What happens when a monopoly game becomes unrealistic at the end of playing....you fold up the board and start over!!!! In our real life game - it is called Recession. Time to fold up shop and everything in life needs to RESET in pricing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@MichaelBordenaro]

Yes!!

[@user-oe5ey3ex8b]

I think they will allow Trump to become president once again because they need a fall guy when they collapse the economy. You're right that the ponzi economy is a house of cards on the verge of collapse already and they are just waiting on the right time. We really need a new type of currency other than their fiat dollar. Bitcoin even though it has many flaws, has however proven that an eCurrency they can't control is possible. We just need to improve on it.

[@mrscassandrasolano]

It’s Monolopy and 6 companies own everything including our politicians

[@Bidness100]

🎯 💯

[@gauloise6442]

I was doing the digital nomad thing and had to move back to the USA for family reasons last year. It is brutal here. Everything is expensive and poor quality. I would move abroad tomorrow if I could, but I am here indefinitely for now.

[@George-mk7lp]

If USA is like this , abroad can be only worse

[@Mrs-wf4dn]

I see it differently then everyone in the comment. My people fled here during Vietnam war. The Vietcongs were slattering and raping our people like animals. We were lucky to get a free pass to come here as long as we helped the American soldiers fight. My grandparents down to my parents now to us and our kids worked hard, got education, jobs and now have good lives. Our people flourished here. Our families who were not able to come or fled somewhere else in Asia are poor or calling for money all the time-! I appreciate what America did for my people... saved our lives so I will not leave. I guess you see and feel differently based on your own perspective and how you were brought up or where u came from? Plus I need a church in every corner like America. Can't live in a country with no churches and no belief in God.

[@bryanmatson4042]

I served in Vietnam in the central Highlands. The VC were butchers.! I know the soldiers try to do the best they could under those terrible circumstances. I’m glad you made it to the US and have a better life than before.

[@TurquoiseSunsets]

And the American soldiers were slaughtering poor villagers by the millions / 3.2 million. The good ole USA; Never ending war mongering nation.

[@delinquense]

I'm not from the US... A little further north. But welcome and thanks for sharing your perspective.

[@mrscassandrasolano]

@@bryanmatson4042thank you for your service

[@debrarolland1704]

Wow 👏 👌 great points.

[@chrisweidner4768]

As long as governments allow this, it will continue. “We the people “ desperately need stewards. Not puppets for the great reset. Be kind. Always. Have fun out there. Out lies and evil. Always. And yea, taught overseas for 15+ years. Dollar went twice as far.

[@muradshawar]

Only because of being a American.

[@kookietherapy9398]

Anyone w UU$$$$

[@sofianikiforova7790]

You’re almost there. This will continue for as long as we attribute value to FIAT money.

[@kylebichler2258]

Thanks for an honest take on our current situation in America. It’s refreshing. You speak for a lot of us out here.

[@MichaelBordenaro]

My pleasure I’m one of you

[@cmlxjcky]

Homeowners and car insurance are going up because the cost of fixing things as skyrocketing - things aren't designed to be fixed, they are designed to be replaced which is incredibly expensive

[@dudoklasovity2093]

The neighborhood looks so lifeless and depressing. No life, no community, just people each inside their house or garden. No interactions, just loud artificial beauty. I wouldn’t pay a dime to love there. It’s like a golden cage. 😵‍💫

[@jayha7071]

Life in the Philippines is great, house overlooking the overlooking the ocean, it's very relaxing. We have coconut, avocado, papaya, mango and banana trees on our property, plus others. Free for the picking.

[@TurquoiseSunsets]

That's our home too!

[@swlc5555]

For the past year I've watched several expat videos about life in the Philippines along with Filipina Pea. It's something I'm considering.

[@Mhel2023]

I'm here too! I'm from NYC so I love the bustling city life here in Metro Manila. I have friends in Rizal province that I visit regularly and spend the night but I need my aircon after about 3 days Plus there was a huge ass spider with the span of a salad plate in the shower with me that I didn't see until after I washed my face 😬 I had to get my friend to get rid of it 😂

[@Mr_International_]

​@@Mhel2023Those spiders in the province are on another level 😂. I almost stepped on one not too long ago

[@PatDe-zj4et]

You must be in great shape with all the Walking that you do. Its the best Exercise.

[@noreenn6976]

And he never huffs and puffs

[@travelingfrogman]

I'm retired US Navy 🔱🐸 Living Phuket Thailand 🇹🇭 Living My Best Life! Love Your videos Micheal!

[@SunofYork]

ping pong balls !

[@travelingdude1621]

Hi Mike. The country is basically done. It’s only a matter of time before it’ll really be over. I’ve been to all 50 states, the Caribbean US territories along with Caribbean countries and on all the six livable continents plus other places with 17 countries in total. I was very lucky in the travel area in my life to have had the opportunities to go to all those places over the years. I can tell you and others that it’s all about perspective. Life outside the US is cheaper using the USD but the culture and language might be different. There’s pros and cons in any situation. People forget there is no perfect situation. The US is definitely a very expensive country with political corruption and lots of crime these days. Inflation is not going down but going up. The current liberal government just keeps lying to us. Trump for 2024! Has your life even been affected by inflation? Do you find life is harder now even in Florida? I sometimes look around me and wonder how people can afford everyday life. I’m a big fan of the channel myself. Many people don’t get married or have kids now just because of inflation. It’s just the reality.

[@Jsart87]

I was staying in Asia last year for 5 months since I was laid off and wanted to take some time off. Parts of America are worst than these so called “third word countries”

[@puravida5683]

Go where you are treated the best! I left the U.S. 10 years ago. Moved to Costa Rica.🏖 And, bought a beachfront home, it cost about 1/3 the cost of a similar home in Florida. I am accumulating more wealth, while family members of means, are struggling in the U.S.

[@lisahertel2415]

Where do you work?

[@jasonroberts6080]

Do you work there?

[@AbimaelLopez-hz3qq]

Costa Rica is only good if you have American money

[@SoulfulVeg]

My daughter and SIL bought in the midwest. I'm visiting now and deciding between moving here or overseas. Advantages to the midwest is family, friendliness, cost, and being a native speaker. I've lived overseas, and it was great. But, I missed family, American food, community, and the english language.

[@TurquoiseSunsets]

So true and we expatriated to the Philippines but do miss our English language too.

[@J.Shabazz]

Becoming an expat is the new American DREAM! I cant wait to leave!

[@queserasera1674]

I'm amazed that people park their cars on the grass and sidewalk in these beautiful hoods.

[@eliotness107]

Probably because its public street so government will find any reason to out parking tickets, better to park on private property and give middlefinger to government

[@queserasera1674]

@@eliotness107 Out of curiosity and boredom I looked up Miami Florida law. It's against the law to park a car on a sidewalk..$150 fine. Maybe Michael could work out a deal with the County for a 50% take on cars he tickets while walking.

[@nicolemartin914]

Yeah it's the weirdest thing I've ever seen

[@jkmarshall3553]

Well, when you have 3 families living in one of those 3/2 1500 sq ft homes, where else you gonna park?

[@queserasera1674]

@@jkmarshall3553 Those homes are at least 3000 sq ft., but I guess 3 families could be living in each.

[@user-db2ob2jc2f]

No House in USA is worth more than $75,000(tops/max including wooded land with stream etc etc) No Car is worth more than $10,000(tops/max including A/C and a Full Size Pirelli Spare Tire)!

[@marblox9300]

I agree.!!!

[@NeonAnimeDreams]

I wish that were the case, I'd get a 10,000 sqft house, but even in the 50s you'd pay more than 75k for that.

[@user-db2ob2jc2f]

@@marblox9300 Why thank you...thank you very much 😎

[@user-db2ob2jc2f]

@@NeonAnimeDreams 2-5 Acres of Land with a moderate size House is the Key is still doable.

[@Helena_Zee]

Left the US 15 years ago and never went back. Couldn't be happier.

[@nogames8982]

I loved George carlin. Are used to think he was a little bit out there but you listen to his stuff now and you realize how relevant it really is.

[@stans1058]

My grandparents came here with everything they owned in one suitcase legally. No handouts, credit cards, or hotel stays. Maybe if we didn't ship our jobs overseas, not allow credit cards to charge over 30%, not have the company's run the government and most of all didn't allow an invasion and shipped everyone of them back we might have a country and a future.

[@user-os3qm3nb2k]

Fjb thinks he is Santa claus. Worst president ever

[@PatDe-zj4et]

Mine also

[@blockheadivthewise7950]

Those were the days of small government and low taxes.

[@GreatMindsSeekTruth]

This comment is perfectly on point!!!!!!! 👏🏼

[@user-ij8cy9xe3m]

The golden age of humanity was 1970-2000. What we have now is the endgame. Enjoy it while it lasts, it won’t last long.

[@chrislabate4549]

Moving overseas is a temporary bump in quality of life depending on where you go.The problem is laws often change overnight regarding Visa/Residency,you can be sitting pretty investing into your life overseas and then Bam!!! Everything you invested can be upended with a beaurocracy so confusing,even the lawyers of those countries have a hard time interpretating the laws.

[@thetapheonix]

A lot of places have citizenship through ancestry. Italy and Spain allow this. You can also buy your way in. I plan to get Spanish citizenship and I wouldn’t have any issues. You just need to do your research.

[@JNoMooreNumbers]

Things are changing worldwide. Moving out of the country could be a bad mistake at this time. You will lose some rights depending on what you want. Crime is going up everywhere with illegals being sent to Europe, Canada and the US plus the politics are getting bad everywhere. You will eat ze bugs is not just an US agenda. Things are getting tough everywhere.

[@debrarolland1704]

Yes you have to consider the stability of the Government. Very good point.

[@Gamesso1slO0l]

Too many people have tourist goggles. Go actually live there and have to work there.. things change. As many have said, be it ever so humble, there is no place like home. Faults and all.

[@jeandescamps1542]

I left US many many years ago. Thank God.....

[@the_derpler]

Went to Spain the other week. Amazingly clean. Everything is like 1/4th the price. Everyone seems healthy, happier, not obese. You can actually walk places as not everyone is so insecure that they need to drive a dump truck around in grid lock traffic. Cities are designed for humans, not those dump trucks. Could literally move there and buy a nice house in cash, amazing weather, and not have to worry about getting laid off and not having health care or going bankrupt if I get sick. It just all makes you think, if the US is so awesome and rich, why does the quality of life totally suck compared to a place with a much smaller GDP? What the heck am I paying for? Where are my tax dollars going?

[@MichaelBordenaro]

It’s that experience that makes people take off

[@TenFalconsMusic]

Definitely. I've been to Spain several times and it's much nicer than Murica. Especially the Spanish countryside.

[@jkmarshall3553]

You are correct!

[@CroisMoi]

You are also going as a tourist. See how it is to actually live there. They are also sick of foreigners driving up real estate prices.

[@albertmanes5881]

Taxes in spain are incredibly high in % related to usa.

[@tizzx4945]

I just love to start the weekend with a Video of my favourite KZbinr!😊

[@MichaelBordenaro]

So glad to have you here

[@travisashimself2356]

never understood people with money. I'm from rural va/west va. half a million or less would buy you a nice house with land with no neighbors around you for a mile or more. wooded, total peace. with enough leftover in cash to never have to work again.

[@hoppeanofasgard1365]

Maybe 10 years ago, that's not how things are today though.

[@travisashimself2356]

@@hoppeanofasgard1365you can buy a house for 70k in west va to this day.

[@maxpol007]

@@travisashimself2356 Sure you can, maybe even for less, but make it livable will cost you another 100K or more to upgrade and taxes will gone start to kill you slowly before you realize that half mill is almost gone.

[@hoppeanofasgard1365]

@@travisashimself2356 "house", I mean I can buy a house for 120k where I used to live in the US, but it would be 800sqfr with the most old outdated kitchen you've ever seen, siding falling, leaks in the roof, paint wearing out ect ect. This is not acceptable for a family, it's barley acceptable if you're single. The reason we talk about the average price for a home is because most people want atleast an average quality house.

[@malachi-]

@@travisashimself2356 Time for a calculator, even if you get a house and some land, plus everything needed to get started, some improvements, furniture, a "new" car etc. and round out to $100,000, that leaves $400,000 left, then you have your constant costs, taxes, insurance, utilities, food, maintenance. So we'll say you live on $26,000 per year, well, even with that lower amount, you only have 15 years until you run out of money, and even that doesn't consider lots of other costs ,like more "new" cars, and continued inflation... oh, and healthcare! 😂 And so on, and so on...

[@Jasn_Chvz]

I’m glad I have dual citizenship with Mexico.

[@lindaadams1008]

I appreciate being informed... This helps me stay accountable and financially prepared... Thanks, Michael...😊

[@zoomzoom3950]

On track to retire early in the next 2-3 years; moved to where I planned to live in retirement several years ago. Now planning to live abroad part of each year outside of the US when I retire, considering the Caribbean (one of my favorite hobbies is sailing; living on my sailboat) or Asia. (have to squatter-proof my home though!). Once I get there, I may decide to stay permanently. The way I see it, for many of us in the US, our ancestors left their homeland, cultures, countries, etc. for a better life in a new country; nothing wrong with doing the same as our own ancestors.

[@sts242]

In the USA you deserve what you tolerate. But, In the USA you don't have to tolerate what's going on by your employees in the federal government.

[@user-uu2lr3sf2b]

Michael, I never miss one of your videos, however I have anxiety after doing so.

[@MichaelBordenaro]

I’m here for you

[@roseeze166]

Me too

[@mediaconsultants3006]

My car insurance premiums went from $67 mo. in 2022 to $147 mo. in 2024. No claims, no tickets and no accidents. This is Allstate Ins. Car insurance is not included in the CPI index.

[@charlottemiller7675]

I work two jobs. I'm always working. We moved from the west coast to Pittsburgh in 2022 to escape high prices. Too bad the prices jumped up right when we moved. So I feel like I only bought us a little bit of time. I'll never retire. I can't live to be old. Once I can't work I'm done here. I have only one child and we make average income. But you're right about kids Michael, I had my child at 40 and it's affected my ability to save for retirement. What is going to happen when I need 3 jobs just to stay afloat?

[@greendesertgoddess]

Still living in America isn't all that great! And the American way isn't necessarily the right way, the only way and definitely not the best way. If you never live abroad you will never know! Most Americans have believed lies for so long they think living in the US is the best thing since sliced bread! What a crock!

[@MichaelBordenaro]

Like I said, I haven’t been everywhere, but I have been to Brazil and we definitely have it better here at least in my opinion

[@dave-huston-dublin]

Watching from Ireland Michael, We have the same issues regarding huge increase in housing, insurance and the cost of living, It's almost like it's been done on purpose. But at least you have the sun. 😎

[@MichaelBordenaro]

No doubt this problem is global this time around

[@LyricsQuest]

@@MichaelBordenaro - There's western and there's global. Housing, insurance is more than likely western as their central banks are linked at the hip.

[@hoppeanofasgard1365]

@@MichaelBordenaro Check out Mexico, the paso is actually increasing against the dollar and certain things in the economy are becoming cheaper. Not all things of course, imparts here are still kind of high, and the president reduced gasoline subsidies so that lead to a little inflation, but the projected trend is that prices are going to come down for most Mexican made products in the next 2 years.

[@malachi-]

Almost like? 😂

[@mikemashburn155]

Hey Michael, another great video dude; always appreciate your straight forward insights. Any Americans considering moving abroad need to do their research, have a plan and be damn careful. My parents [greatest gen] seriously considered retiring in Mexico; and made several trips down there to visit different areas- all of those areas are heavily cartel-controlled now. When I was a kid we lived in two "developing" countries; and as an adult I lived in another for work. Of the three one developed magnificently, one is doing OK but still has to deal with sectarian and regional conflict & terrorism, and one is a complete basket case. So yeah potential expats- be careful, maintain situational awareness, and have an exit plan.

[@briawaller2774]

Newbie Here from Michigan! I really appreciate your wisdom. Thx 🙏🏽

[@thomasmcdaniel6264]

I left America for Nicaragua. Think what you will but if you Google it Nicaragua is the safest of all the Central American countries even more so than Costa Rica. AND. . The cost of living is easily one-third of what I was paying In Florida when I lived there.

[@MichaelBordenaro]

I would never think that it would be that safe. Interesting.

[@noreenn6976]

Why are people leaving that country to come to the USA?

[@thomasmcdaniel6264]

@@noreenn6976 poor. I have two retirements. they don't have anything😔👌

[@saccaro4699]

I'm Brazilian too and your videos are the best to improve my english. I can understand your diction so well and learn about the American economy and real estate market. Keep going like this

[@NeonAnimeDreams]

Is it true in Brazil you can buy a 200sqmt home for less than 50k?

[@felipesbx]

@@NeonAnimeDreams I do not think so. Maybe in north or northeast. Medium cities would be like 90K usd for it

[@NeonAnimeDreams]

@felipesbx ok thanks 👍

[@albertmarnell9976]

Michael, you really outdid yourself on this one. You get better every day. You are nobodies fool. Thank you for the education. I had a property in Florida in Hillsboro Beach, 33062 for 4 years. I sold it in 2004. Everything there was a scam even then. Glad I sold. It was beautiful oceanfront but now the HOA fees are through the roof. It was also built in 1970 and the seawall was showing signs of deterioration even in 2000 already. You are a real observant, sharp guy. Nothing goes over your head!

[@bolomantra]

Michael. Great analysis, thank you!

[@eddiejones907]

Yep!!! SPOT ON! I'm heading to the Philipines as soon as I wrap up some things here! GOOD BUY AMERICAN PIE!

[@TurquoiseSunsets]

That's where we retired.

[@Mhel2023]

I'm here now, living in Metro Manila (I'm from NYC so I like the city life) comfortably on my pension. It's not perfect but I'm generally happy and more relaxed here

[@blackworldtraveler3711]

@@Mhel2023 Pension ,social security,stock dividends,and annuities are nice things to have in that part of the world.

[@RandytheTraveler]

What I don't get about Florida is that there's never any parking on the street come to a party everyone's parked on the lawn very strange.

[@montymatthew1784]

Even the gators Park on the lawn

[@robertmanley2687]

I think the same thing street parking for $3 million house

[@MichaelBordenaro]

Only thing I can think of is there’s 10 people live in each one of these houses to in order to afford it

[@TurquoiseSunsets]

Million dollar homes with street parking on parkway lawns everywhere, R U kidding me? Looks like SHT Michael. And the leaf blowers should be banned everywhere.

[@JNoMooreNumbers]

Houses too close together and close to the street for that kind of money.

[@nogames8982]

I think the American dream can still be had. The problem is that the areas of the country where it is still possible or shrinking quickly. You can basically give up on any of the coast. Any of the big cities. So that leaves small towns and smaller cities. And because of the mass amounts of people leaving the big cities, they are jack in the prices up in the currently affordable areas also. When you get a massive influx of people coming in and paying cash for the most expensive houses in town, it out prices the locals. I’ve seen it happen many places. And then people get resentful.

[@marcdornan1454]

The problem is the choice of words. Basics should not be a 'Dream'. It was always a terrible election-time slogan. But you are right, you can still accumulate wealth here.

[@rogerrocco5211]

I bought my first house in 1978 but it wasn’t easy then. Couples had save for years to have a substantial down payment that was required to get a mortgage. Purchasing a home became much easier until 2008 when the government requirements changed. The dream is still alive for those who are willing to sacrifice to make it happen. That’s what my wife and I did. Nobody gave us anything. We worked hard for everything!

[@ihave35cents95]

You got that right most of these people just whine and cry thinking we had it easy back then it was a son of a bitch to get a loan. In my opinion, this is the easiest time to be alive. It’s almost like money Falls out of the trees.

[@handleyobusiness]

I was born in the poorest state, Mississippi. In spite of my poor upbringing, I refused to make excuses and raise my skillset instead. I have no interest in living in another country.

[@TurquoiseSunsets]

Hmmm, we now live in the Philippines. :)

[@CroisMoi]

There are many things that are good about other countries, but as a person who lived in 2 other countries, I can tell you our standard of living, on a materialistic level, is better. We make a lot more money, and have big houses. Our poor live like a well off person in the UK for example. But they have so many things to do and it is beautiful there. People work to live. They do things. We just work so much and strive so hard.

[@MichaelJones-ir3cc]

I also was born in Mississippi, from a poor family, graduated from high school and moved away. I worked very hard my entire life, retired at the age of 54, got an excellent job w/ a decent retirement pension, saved responsibly paid off our home and all of our debt, etc...We now live a comfortable life and try to enjoy it to the fullest extent possible. If you have the right mindset and fiscal responsibility this could be possible for almost anyone. Never give up, never surrender!

[@brendansullivan4872]

You should give it a try though, sure you would have a blast.

[@boston312]

you drank the kool aid. I left America in 2008 and my life standards increased dramatically and my stress standards decreased. You will learn the hard way

[@tomalexander9340]

I've been to well over 70 countries and lived in 3 different ones.....for the past 2 years while we have been waiting for my wife's Visa (slowed up due to asylum requests) she has expressed a reluctance to live in the US. I keep telling her "If you can find a country that is less fu**ed up, than the US, we can consider moving there." So far she hasn't come up with a viable option.

[@MichaelBordenaro]

Wow, that’s an eye-opener. Funny because a few other people said the same thing as you only that they love it wherever they ended up.

[@adelefortin6913]

Canada is the place to to live!!!! Better than any country in the world

[@GhostSal]

I would have said, just about anywhere in Eurøpe is better… But open børders has made that a much less attractive option. How about Uruguay? Or Japan? Or New Zealand?

[@robertmanley2687]

Dorthy there is no place like home

[@normangoldstuck8107]

@@GhostSal New Zealand is too woke.

[@kosh9639]

Wow, I can't believe you said you're a Millennial... you're almost a silver fox. I'm Gen X and I'm still in my Salt & pepper stage.. Good video... 😎👍

[@jaybarr8098]

My wife and I moved to Colombia ! It's been a great life for quite a few years .

[@garymensurati1631]

Appreciate your efforts to inform without the fear mongering. Thanks for keeping it real. Much respect.

[@MichaelBordenaro]

I appreciate that

[@TurquoiseSunsets]

We saw the writing on the wall decades ago and expatriated to the Philippines after I married a Filipina from Bohol, Philippines in 2007.We have two beautiful children and now living a much freer Life, stress free, which is our natural state of being. My wife and 2 children are both U.S. and Philippine dual-citizens and enjoy the rights of both countries. I have seen many of George Carlin's shows telling the truth and criminalities of the usa and horrible culture there. I agree 100% with George Carlin, he told the how it is...

[@jdspublic]

Stress free is is not actually a natural state of being at all.

[@rashed1301]

Most Americans who marry Filipinas have to support her entire extended family as well

[@tinney2455]

America is becoming more and more like a business. Always remember that people. It is a messed up world. The government was designed to work for us. But now we work for them. Very sad

[@MrSky21448]

It’s been like that since 1776. Same content but different soup.

[@michaelmckesson6997]

Dude the math doesn't add up. If you're some tech worker earning over a 100,000 good for you. But reality is the workers who built your house can't afford one themselves. I did electrical work on rich people's homes, getting 50,000 a year. He just said it, bare minimum needed is 70,000 a year. So thats a 20,000 dollar deficit. You aren't gonna save anything, there's no hope. Its almost a joke in the trades, about alcoholism and drug use being rampant. How half the workers lost their driver's license to multiple DUI's. In the past, all these guy's would owned home, and had a wife and kids. No longer possible.

[@erika8884]

The construction and leaf blowers never end in my neighborhood. I am selling my home and, yes, moving out! My two HOAs have doubled over the last year.

[@MichaelBordenaro]

I know you’re right it’s never ending. You can’t get any relaxation.

[@MarcelaR-dh1ok]

I'm sure the neighbors think you're scouting the area

[@carolcole9789]

Love this video Michael. Thank you for bringing out priceless information.

[@user-sd5ow2lz9o]

I know it is a lot of work for you to do weekly, but I sure appreciate the super timely publication of the most recent numbers that most of us can't get access to view. I wish you could start a business to get realtors in many more cities and surrounding counties to populate your already made, easy to read and interpret charts so we could see such appropriately recent figures in many areas! Though I could just get your weekly newsletter if you do decide to only review monthly... Might also want to include Price to average and/or median household income for the various counties and how much overpriced the average sale price for each county still is. Appreciate your efforts!

[@schrodingerscat3912]

I'll be in Thailand in about 11 days with a 20-year visa. I'll build the dream there instead

[@NCal82]

Don't build/buy a house,rent only.

[@noreenn6976]

Do you speak the language?

[@Mhel2023]

I'm in the Philippines right now but I definitely want to check out Thailand for the amazing food

[@schrodingerscat3912]

@@noreenn6976 not really but ผมกำลังเรียนภาษาไทย.

[@schrodingerscat3912]

@@NCal82 I hear that a lot but I'm curious why you believe buying is a bad idea

[@xKingWeeWee]

Buying land in Peru, just gonna build a home or two over there. I'm fed up with this place. $3000 USD a month in America and I'm barely "ok", whereas just $200 USD a month in Peru and I'm living lavish with my family.

[@007stopjockin]

Nice brother!!! Sounds like a dream!!! Might need to consult for me to do the same? $50 an hour to pick your brain about how I could transition abroad? A few of my buddies are living in Thailand, Philippines, Poland. Not sure where I want to end up. 007

[@xKingWeeWee]

@@007stopjockin Im just gonna send my family the money to build a home for me and when I visit again I see how the project is going. That's what my parents did back in the early 2000s. Gonna get a nice plot out by the Valleys close to the sea. Just hate having to resort to this.. id like to stay here but its just ridiculous now, and being taxed to hell and back doesn't help moral either.

[@tadjanaszek8851]

$200 living like a king?? Realy???

[@jkmarshall3553]

I'm heading down there in a few years... Peru or Ecuador. The US is just too expensive and chaotic anymore!

[@samnangthim6949]

With what tribe of the Amazon are you living with? Min salary in Peru is more than $200 per month.

[@nogames8982]

I am so glad I bought my house when I did. I bought it in 2001. It is now paid off and updated. So I have a home equity line of credit to pay but once that’s done I am completely debt-free. No way on gods green earth could I do anything like that now. Can’t even afford the rent in this town.

[@rhondae8222]

Great informative video. Thank you for sharing.

[@MichaelBordenaro]

Thanks for watching!

[@tjlarson6519]

Fyi, starting today, if you want to travel to Brazil, you need to show them your bank statements or pay stubs included as part of your entrance documents

[@TheMaestro7777777]

Lol they don’t want any poor Americans moving back to Brazil 😂

[@danettewelborn5577]

Why?

[@MichaelBordenaro]

I doubt that would be the case for me since I’m married to a Brazilian citizen, but I’m not surprised

[@mowtivatedmechanic1172]

Maybe the US should start doing that.

[@shadowfilm7980]

Michael, I have lived in other countries outside the U.S. Mostly in Asia. I have lived in China for three years, Hong Kong for four years, Philippines for eleven years, Taiwan for one year, Thailand for a few months, London for a year, and the Middle East (Amman & Dubai). Every country in the world has its pros and cons. There is no perfect country. None. But there are some places that are much cheaper than the U.S. Like in Southeast Asia. The Philippines for example is great for expats. Why so many go there to retire. Plus the fact they speak fluent English. Rent for a new 1-2 apartment in a nice part of Manila (Makati City) will run you between $700-1500 per month. I know guys who are living on their social security from the states. Comfortably. Thailand is a bit more expensive but still cheap. Lots of expats there. Europe is going to be more expensive. All depends on if you live in a city or outside a city. I’m planning to leave the U.S. again soon. Hopefully by the end of this year. I have to. For economic reasons. Mainly. I get social security and a pension. Important note: I have seen that it is easier for a single person to do this. Harder if you have a family. It’s a given. I’m single so it’s easier for me.

[@chairman76]

What's the difference between "expats" and immigrants?

[@jeffcramer2463]

I just found you dude. Impressed. Thanks for the good info.

[@johnnymidas5879]

FRIDAY GREETINGS MICHAEL 🎉❤🎉

[@MichaelBordenaro]

What’s up Johnny! Always good to see you here🤙

[@cer2299]

WE NEED LOWER HOME PRICES!!!! Rate only mater when home are within reach.

[@tomasnunez8518]

Sad times for sure. Great reporting man!