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...been sending greenbacks to EU already and will keep in Euros. I noticed Euros were valued high in Thailand and specially in Vietnam last winter.

It may be this; IRS paid my $ 600 Covid payment to "somebody". I didn't get it. They refuse to investigate more or give me receiving person's name, address and account etc info. Maybe they make it good this way? I sure don't want to bother them more....

Double murderer. Skin color helped to skip jail.....

COSTCOs gold sale are crazy! I went to buy 2-3 bars, here in Utah, but was told "available only in Seattle warehouse". They are making killing on gold! “It’s time to start paying attention” to Costco’s gold sales, which could amount to over $200 million per month, Wells Fargo analysts led by Edward Kelly wrote to clients this week" https://www.forbes.com/sites/dereksaul/2024/04/10/whats-up-with-gold-heres-why-everyone-from-costco-to-central-banks-is-rushing-in/

Old topic but new info; https://wherecani.live/safest-places-to-live/#h-the-safest-countries-to-live-in-europe My newfound favorite in Asia, Vietnam (specially Nha Trang), is quite high... And my curiosity grows to visit Okinawa too. Asia; Singapore (Where Can I Live Rank 1) Japan (10) South Korea (21) Malaysia (33) Vietnam (48)

I DO report every penny of "Foreign Interest Income" every year but they don't tax me...

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This sounds good. Is anyone doing this? "IRS Form 8938 You must file IRS Form 8938, Statement of Specified Foreign Financial Assets, with your income tax return if: you had $50,000 in a foreign account on the last day of the year, or you had more than $75,000 in such an account at any point during the year. For married couples filing jointly (as almost all do), these thresholds are increased to $100,000 and $150,000, respectively. If you live abroad, the thresholds are greater: $200,000 at the end of the year or $300,000 at any time; $400,000 and $600,000 if you're married and file jointly. I got 7 accounts in 5 countries. Every one must be reported. All that would be history. $ 200 000 a year would be more than enough. I'd continue to keep most in the US. Then, only simple FBAR to do. PS. Since my SSA pension is small no Fed nor state reporting. I get very good interest income but, what ever the reason, no tax so far! No, I don't go and ask....

You went to wrong part of Vietnam.... Go to Phu Quoc Island - no visa. PS. Sorry your trip went south... Make an other one.

More interesting places on the way IF Mr X get's in the office; https://www.yahoo.com/news/kushner-investment-firm-steps-potential-170714531.html

I found this interesting. I didn't realize how bad my old "Golden State" has gone; "The median cost of a California house was nearly $800,000 in November, more than double the $336,000 you’d pay in Texas, according to Redfin housing market data. In neighboring Arizona and Nevada, it was $435,000 and $479,000, respectively. These are destination states for departing Californians." Link; https://www.yahoo.com/news/why-californians-fleeing-once-golden-100055244.html It makes me sad.... I had my best years there and made my money there. I still like CA a lot and most of my friends are there. I hope to return if housing etc will improve.

I'm getting there next fall and if I like then NIE, bank account and rental for 6 months to test drive. If OK then residency. See u there!

Thank you for spreading this. More room for me and like minded 🙂

Better NOT to mention anything about visiting Hawaii! They may require $300-500/ day proof of funds... Good luck!

Window seats middle of the wings. As always 😉 Makes steadiest flight if turbulence.