gregparker6201
American expat in the Philippines
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Registration: 25 January 2023
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Depositing monthly social security payments linto WISE by danfinn
I recall reading WISE advertisements a few years ago suggesting that Americans deposit their SSA payments directly into WISE. But when I checked recently, I can see that WISE has stopped recommending this. Perhaps there wasn't enough response from ...
@danfinn Thanks for the MAYA infoI agree the 2 day wait via SWIFT is not ideal, since wehave a G cash account might try same with $10 or soif it works I might do a weekly transfer Read More
Depositing monthly social security payments linto WISE by danfinn
I recall reading WISE advertisements a few years ago suggesting that Americans deposit their SSA payments directly into WISE. But when I checked recently, I can see that WISE has stopped recommending this. Perhaps there wasn't enough response from ...
@Twlk123Maybe the combo of US Bank and Philippine physical address is unacceptable, no problem I found a way around it that works for me Read More
Depositing monthly social security payments linto WISE by danfinn
I recall reading WISE advertisements a few years ago suggesting that Americans deposit their SSA payments directly into WISE. But when I checked recently, I can see that WISE has stopped recommending this. Perhaps there wasn't enough response from ...
@danfinn Wife is a dual citizen We keep the local account balance below $2K to avoid the reporting requirements Navy Federal charges $25 per transfer. Money available locally at China Bank Savings in 2 days price per transfer not as cheap as Wise or ... Read More
Depositing monthly social security payments linto WISE by danfinn
I recall reading WISE advertisements a few years ago suggesting that Americans deposit their SSA payments directly into WISE. But when I checked recently, I can see that WISE has stopped recommending this. Perhaps there wasn't enough response from ...
My Wise account was closed because I do not have a US physical address. They will not accept My Traveling Mail Box address as a legitimate US address Luckily I bank with Navy Federal Credit Union, they have many other members that live in various ... Read More
Photographers and photography group and other hobbies. by teesquared
Greetings,I haven't made the move yet but I am intending to retire in the Davao area initially next year. I recently took up a hobby that I had as a teenager, photography. I was just wondering if there are any keen photographers in the expat ...
there is a group called “Davao City Expats “ on Facebook, people with varied interests post different activities and questions on this page I live in Davao and enjoy it here Read More
Propane tankless water heater by flyrite777
Does anyone have any information on where to buy a propane tankless whole house water heater? I bought one 20 years ago at Handyman but now I cannot find any. I know they have to be in the Manila area but I am not having any luck.Greg
Lazada is not a manufacturer of anything. They are a reseller like AmazonThey have both legitimate and questionable products. You need to research any potential product Read More
Propane tankless water heater by flyrite777
Does anyone have any information on where to buy a propane tankless whole house water heater? I bought one 20 years ago at Handyman but now I cannot find any. I know they have to be in the Manila area but I am not having any luck.Greg
There are some on Lazada, tank and tankless Read More
Anyone using Starlink? by Enzyte Bob
This is the third day of outage from Sky. I would like to pull the plug on them.Is anyone using Starlink or some other satellite system? Years ago I switch from PDLT to Sky for being unresponsive.Year by year Sky service has fallen off. Converge is ...
After trying most if not all of the local internet providers on Davao. I got StarLink about 18 months ago we may have had 10 minutes of no service in total!highly recommended! The monthly cost is about the same, 2700 pesos/monthi think initial ... Read More
Auto Insurance by Larry Fisher
I never buy auto insurance through the dealer. I paid cash for my car. Now I want to find insurance. What's the lowdown ?
Toyota and other manufacturers dealers offer legitimate collision insurance If your financing the bank will offer it also We use Standard Insurance for Home, auto and scooter, application and payment done online Read More
American ex-pats social security payments. by FindlayMacD
Now that Elon Musk has taken over the US Treasury Payments System and installed his own people in there to run it, his own people being a bunch of 6 kids he calls IT Specialists, all aged between 18 to 24, are any of the American ex-pats on here ...
Suggest you limit you intake of US based news reports I believe very little of what they say anyway! My SS check arrived as always on 1st of the month Read More
Philippine Travel updates by Lotus Eater
Some interesting developments on new flight routings to and from the Philippines with our favourite Filipina correspondent the gorgeous Miss Jennifer (if only all Filipina's had 10% of her common sense) Terri. Of particular interest are new direct ...
Last 2 trips to the US I flew Davao-Hongkong-LAor Davao-Cebu-Taiwan-LAwill gladly pay more to avoid Manila!No problem with Philippine Airlines just that disgusting excuse for an airport Read More
Shipping my pet by Travelnman59
I'm looking for a reputable company to ship my Jack Russell Terrier to the Philippines. I've contacted 3 companies but haven't received a response. I would appreciate any information. RegardsTravelinmam59
We used Petrelocator.comThey did an excellent. Nina the dog was on same flight as us but in climate controlled baggage area Read More
American ex-pats social security payments. by FindlayMacD
Now that Elon Musk has taken over the US Treasury Payments System and installed his own people in there to run it, his own people being a bunch of 6 kids he calls IT Specialists, all aged between 18 to 24, are any of the American ex-pats on here ...
@PalawOne Here in Davao a group of friends American,British and Irish get together on Wednesday’s at noon to shoot the sh***, eat lunch and enjoy a few cold one’s while enjoying the native scenery, natural and feminine been in and out of ... Read More
American ex-pats social security payments. by FindlayMacD
Now that Elon Musk has taken over the US Treasury Payments System and installed his own people in there to run it, his own people being a bunch of 6 kids he calls IT Specialists, all aged between 18 to 24, are any of the American ex-pats on here ...
First I have heard of this. So I Googled it!Even the legacy media ( which I don’t believe most of the time) are not making a big deal of this. And no mention of 18 to 24 year olds running the show that I can find Personally Im not concerned, ... Read More
Contacting social security ?? by Mepp7777
Is anyone having a huge problem getting answers from our FBU office at the Embasy ? I can't get through on phon lines as they never answer and after on hold some time I get disconnected. I call back and the same thing happens. After trying on the ...
Based on mine and others experience this is unfortunately the norm i ended up going to Guam to accomplish what I needed to do PM me I will elaborate if you want Read More