Expat Tips

The Guy Who Says, “I Can Help You”

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One of the first surprises many foreigners encounter in the Philippines isn’t the weather or the traffic—it’s the stranger who quietly says, “Sir… I can help you.” Here’s what every retiree should know about fixers and why the safest shortcut is often no shortcut at all.

Why the Philippines Treats Its Seniors Better Than America Ever Did

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I’m a 76-year-old former U.S. Marine, still in reasonably good shape, but realistic enough to know there’s trouble ahead. I didn’t end up in the Philippines because of a postcard fantasy or some retirement brochure. I’m here permanently because of a tragic turn in a friend’s life — another Marine who built a beautiful home … Read more