45 yrs old Left Canada Forever, No Pension? Not Smart

At 45 years old, I left my career in Canada without a safety net, massive savings, or a pension. I sold everything, took a massive risk, and moved to the other side of the world. Was it the smartest financial move? Probably not. But I needed a change. In this video, we dive into the realities of leaving your home country and retiring in the Philippines on a budget. If you only have a few thousand dollars saved, or a small pension, can you actually make it work? In this video, we cover: The Reality of Risk: Why giving up your safety net isn't for everyone, and why you should absolutely have a financial buffer. Cost of Living: Comparing the US poverty line to living a comfortable, quiet life in the Philippine provinces on $1,000 to $2,000 a month. Real Expat Chat: I run into Felix, a fellow expat living in Iloilo City, who breaks down exactly how he manages his retirement budget of around $2,000 a month. The Healthcare Fear: Addressing the biggest reason people are afraid to make the leap and where you need to be to access top-tier medical care. Free Resources: Learn about my website, That Paradise Life, which includes a 14-question quiz to help you find your perfect Philippine destination, immigration resources, and pet-importing guides. Let me know in the comments: What is keeping you from making the leap and moving abroad? Don't forget to like and subscribe! Expat Meetup: Join us on the second Sunday of every month at 3 PM here in Roxas City! I created a FREE Website to help people figure out where the best places to live in the Philippines are for their personality, as well a resource guide where to get everything you need before making the move to the Philippines. The Website is https://www.thatparadiselife.com/ Health Insurance With Safetywing Basic Emergencies https://www.thatparadiselife.com/go/s... Looking for a rental apartment or rental house in the Philippines? I Created a website for free with tons of rentals across the country listed. https://www.tplrentals.com Buying property or Condos free site www.tplbuy.com To Donate To the amazing charity cause Click Here https://sulugardenfoundation.org/dona... NOTE: Make sure you put in the donation comment box its for That Philippines Life Kids Causes Email is [email protected] Facebook   / thatphilippineslife   Timestamps 00:00 - Leaving Canada at 45 without a safety net01:38 - Do you need an online job to move abroad?02:43 - Retiring in the Philippines: The safety net fear04:34 - Cost of living: Can you survive on a small pension?06:12 - Why you absolutely need a financial buffer07:49 - The affordable lifestyle of the Philippine provinces08:41 - Meeting Felix: A real expat's retirement budget12:51 - What is stopping you? The healthcare question15:08 - Free resources & finding your perfect city17:48 - Expat meetups & the realities of Roxas City #Philippines