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Thanks Maria I have no intention to buy a condo as they are generally not well maintained and the workmanship sub par. I'll stay foot loose and fancy free. House and lots are better value but unable to be owned by foreigners (unless married). Also I visit 2 or 3 x a year (I'm based nearby)...

Thanks for advice :), please see my reply above. Initially this is a test run that am hoping would be permanent. Yes, I'll be keeping my eyes open for opportunities for a side hustle or taking on some work if it arises and spins my wheels. I have 5 full years before I'd need to move back and...

Thanks for reply. I have time to test the FIRE waters so to speak. I plan to increase that amount once I'm settled. I can go to US 33K using the 3% rule which should last longer than me. I was in NZ last year for a month and its an expensive place to be and not my cup of tea. More rat race to...

Cheers, I was just over there last month and did a budget in Cebu. Have a buddy on Panglao Island living on half that and happy with the simple life. According to the FIRE calculator I can go to 3K a month, but I'll stay underbudget for a few years and learn to manage, which should hold me in...

Hi friends, Kiwi guy, 52, living overseas most of my life and my current job being dissolved in 4 months. I can stay on for less money and more work but after covid years have had enough and want to be free to pursue new directions in life. I'm scared for sure, I have just over $ US 1 million...