Articles
Writing on retiring in Philippines.
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- Why savings don't replace health insurance in retirement in Asia Routine care in Asia is cheap. A heart attack or a cancer diagnosis is not, and paying for serious illness from savings takes far more money than most retirees have.
- Travel medical insurance isn't health insurance: the cost that makes retiring abroad look cheap Many retire-abroad budgets price a travel plan for a 30-year-old. Cover for a 65-year-old who lives abroad costs more, and climbs with age.
- The Philippines retirement visa (SRRV) after the 2025 changes: what it really costs now Since September 2025 the SRRV is open from age 40 and asks for larger deposits. This covers what it costs now, what happens to the deposit, and when another route makes more sense.