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If you’re thinking about retirement abroad or wondering whether the Philippines might be right for you, then you’ve come to the right place.
Retire Smart Philippines is about helping you look beyond the promises and the highlight reels so you can make retirement decisions that actually fit your life. Whether you’re just starting to explore your options or you’ve been thinking about this for years, there’s no single place everyone needs to begin. It depends on what you need.
Hi, I’m Mark
I’ve spent many years living abroad, including most of that time here in the Philippines. Over the years, I’ve learned that there’s a big difference between enjoying a place and building a life there, especially in retirement.
That’s one of the reasons I created Retire Smart Philippines: to share what I’ve learned, ask some of the questions that often get overlooked, and help you make decisions that are right for you. If you’re new here, choose the path below that sounds most like where you are right now.
What Can I Help You With?
I want to learn more about retirement abroad and life in the Philippines.
Most of what I share is through my videos. You’ll find practical information about retirement abroad, life in the Philippines, costs, healthcare, lifestyle choices, and some of the bigger questions that can affect whether retirement abroad is actually a good fit for you.
I’m trying to decide whether retirement abroad is right for me.
Before you decide where to retire, there are some important questions worth asking yourself. I created The Retirement Abroad Decision Framework — 7 Questions Most People Never Ask Before They Move to help you think through some of those questions before making a major life decision. It’s free, and it’s a good place to start.
I’d like to know more about you and why you created Retire Smart Philippines.
If you’re wondering who I am, how I ended up living abroad, or what led me to create Retire Smart Philippines, I’ve shared more of my story on the About Mark page.
I’d like some personal help thinking through my situation.
Sometimes watching videos and doing your own research isn’t quite enough. If you have questions about your particular situation and would like someone to talk them through with, a Clarity Call gives us a chance to sit down one-on-one and look at what’s on your mind. No sales pitch. Just a conversation focused on helping you get greater clarity about your next step.