US Dollar Dropped 13% vs Colombian Peso | How I Protect My VA Pay

A year ago, $1 got me almost 4,200 Colombian pesos. Today it's barely 3,450 — that's a 13% drop in buying power for anyone earning dollars in Colombia. I'm a retired US Army Sergeant First Class living full-time in Medellín, and in this video I break down exactly why the peso has gotten so strong, what it's actually costing me, and the 5 things I'm doing to protect my budget. Whether you're a veteran living abroad on retirement pay, a remote worker earning in USD, or just considering a move to Colombia, this currency shift affects your real cost of living — even if nothing around you changed price. In this video: ✅ The real USD/COP numbers (Dec 2025 → today) ✅ Why the peso is getting stronger (Fed rates, oil, remittances, sentiment) ✅ What this actually costs a dollar earner every month ✅ 5 practical ways I'm adapting my budget ✅ What to watch going forward ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 The Dollar Problem 00:00:39 Who I Am 00:01:12 What's Actually Happening With The Rate 00:02:14 Why This Is Happening 00:03:24 The Real Impact On Your Life 00:04:11 5 Ways I'm Adapting 00:05:38 What To Watch Going Forward 00:06:17 Final Thoughts For Extranjeros 👤 ABOUT ME I'm Quincy — retired US Army (SFC, 18 years of service), now living in Medellín, Colombia and building KHYMCY Creative and other brands. I make videos about the real expat veteran experience abroad: benefits, budgeting, currency, and everyday life. 📌 This video is for informational purposes based on my personal experience — not financial advice. Verify current rates and do your own research before making financial decisions. 🔔 Subscribe for more honest breakdowns of veteran life abroad. #Colombia #ExpatLife #USDCOP #Medellin #Veteran #DigitalNomad #PersonalFinance #CostOfLiving #MilitaryRetirement #ColombianPeso #PesoStrength #WeakerDollar