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Amen Amon! I am not a multi millionaire. But I am retired after being a business owner for 20+ yrs. I purchased a “retirement home” in Florida, but …….. I am now happily living in Portugal. Left the stress of health care, safely, and “stuff” back in the US. Feeling safe, healthy, and stress free 🇵🇹💕

As George Carlin said: ‘That's why they call it the American Dream, because you have to be asleep to believe it.'

Originally from California, I bought a beautiful farm in Portugal over a year ago. I am in much better shape and love the people. No crime, no stress, great neighbors.

I just can say you are 100% right. I'm German and my husband is American. I lived in the US for 25 years. We had a very good life, big house, nice car, good healt insurance, but as you said all that worth nothing because you have to worry about all the crime it's going on around you. Shooting, killing, robbing, stealing, etc. Even you have a security alarm and cameras all around the house you are not safe in your own house. So we decided to move to Portugal. Now we live here since June 2023, and all i can say, it was the right decision. We feel safe over here and our whole attitude changes completely. We became more relaxed, and enjoy life to the fullest. We don't have to worry about all the crime that we had before. Over here people are friendly and helpful, and almost no crime. People over here are mature enough to know what and what not to do. I'm telling you it's a totally different life over here, plus cost and living is inexpensive, and you don't hear people talk about politic all day long. No, we don't regret that we left the US.

Preach Amon! My husband and I have been saving all our lives, both to educate our sons and for retirement. We should have retired 5 years ago but we continue to work out of sheer fear for all of the reasons you named. None of our sons, well into their thirties, owns a home. Wisely, our youngest left the country right after college and has been able to live comfortably and safely on an income that would have been impossible here.

I think your video reveals what most of us have said for years. America’s biggest export is HYPE! For example, How can the “riches country in the world” not afford Universal Healthcare. Healthcare is the number one reason why people have a job and stay at that job regardless of the stress it puts on them. Which we forget that stress is the leading cause of health related issues! Just my opinion. 🤷🏿‍♂️

Two other big issues is the cost of child care and car culture.

Great video! I left the USA and returned home to Jamaica 2 years ago. One of the best decisions I have ever made. Why are you still calling it the "American Dream" if it can't be achieved in the USA? We need a new name for this. I agree with you. Peace of mind is essential! 💯

An American here still living in America, and it's depressing. Watching housing become so out of control here, while the government does nothing. Seeing kids talk about "why bother" going to college when all it's going to guarantee is massive debt they are going to have to pay off. Seeing the healthcare here get worse and worse every day. I pay hundreds a month for private insurance I get through my job and now half my doctors are refusing to accept my insurance because the insurance companies are making all kinds of excuses to not pay. I had Covid in May and had to be hospitalized for 5 days and I'm still paying off the bills and that's with an expensive insurance I pay over $400 a month for. It's ridiculous! The violence here, the insanity where you can't talk to someone without hearing them say some incredibly hateful or ignorant thing (granted I live in Florida, not saying the whole country is like that).

Whats our dream vs what "their" dream for us is different . Theu want us in debt and slavery forever. We want freedom . Time and money. Proper healthcare. Proper food. rest. For the goal post to stop moving so fast and dramatically. 😢

I'm living the American dream. Started with zero at 25, now worth $2.8M at 38 with a basic accounting job. Work hard at a job that pays decent, get married and stay married. Don't do drugs or gamble and you can still live very well in the US. America doesn't have much safety net but it is still very possible to "make it"

I'm in Switzerland - living the dream.

Well, I don’t know what to say. I came here as a little kid with my parents from Russia after the soviet union collapse. I think we achieved our American dream and we are very proud of America! America is not perfect, but is still the magnet for immigrants all over the world. We will never leave.

Big fan…love the video. America is the place to make the money, Portugal is a great place to enjoy it.

I agree w mostly everything Amon says, however, let’s not forget where he made most of his money - In the U.S., then he left and made more money. Also, most of his money: Roth, 401K, HSA, Brokerage acct. still held in U.S accounts. The U.S. stock overall still out performs European, Asians, + emerging markets. His 1st talking point, about hard work is half and half, but u can’t work hard only, u have to work smart. Ppl are not leveraging their jobs benefit properly when they have them, like he did. 1/3 of Americans have no retirement or savings, many still don’t do 401k match, or HSA. I believe 68% of US GDP, comprise of personal consumption. 51% of Americans making $100K yrly living paycheck to paycheck. Let’s not 4get other factors that influences ppl: social media flexing, conspicuous consumption, eating out, and buying newer cars can’t afford. The American dream is hard, but still possible, I believe it, because w/o a possible mindset, nothing is possible.

I am living my dream in Costa Rica. Best decision I ever made was to leave the USA as soon as I could at the age of 55 and retired.

Great video! I would love to move to Portugal. I'm tired of the crime, high cost of living, etc here in America.

The only thing keeping me here is my son is in a great school for elementary education. However, I plan on leaving as soon as he finishes 5th grade. I am laying the groundwork for us to be able to afford to leave and hopefully never look back. I have people in my family who are trying to discourage me but I am tired of the never-ending violence and anxiety in the country. I just want to have peace.

I had to leave Europe for america just to make a decent wage. I was also taxed over 30 percent on a meager salary and had to pay exhorbitant city taxes. While I agree with you on the peace aspect, I think actually very difficult to make it in europe. Probably better to make money in the US then retire in europe like you did!

We were in Portugal and Spain last week. Wonderful experience!! In Portugal your taxes are NOT for military purposes... So cheap to use the services of Uber and Bolt (the local one).We live in Miami... impossible housing prices!!

All is not lost. Some Americans are downsizing, living off grid,Frugal living..etc. pple are waking up. I think in 10 yrs pple will slow down.

Amen, Ammon! My husband and I retired at 61 and 50 with a half million dollars, and continued to enjoy multiple vacations and donate thousands of dollars annually. He died only a few years later, and after that I spent 14 years taking care of several close family members - none of whom saved enough for their retirement. I developed chronic autoimmune conditions requiring tens of thousands of dollars of out of pocket expenses for medical and in-home care each year. My long term care health insurance company went into receivership. Now, at 75, I am the only remaining family member alive, and I'm looking at the end of my savings if I don't make a radical change soon. I believe I am too old to qualify for a loan to purchase a home or qualify for health insurance in Portugal, my first choice for where to relocate.

Amon, Not only are you speaking words of prosperity, you are also bringing words of hope for a better life. Thank you for your insight and your love to help others.

I'm curious if you and Christina were just starting out (around college age), would you both have reached the same level of success in Portugal? Trying to see if the American dream in a foreign country is possible for someone without a lot of money.

Migrants come to America for safety, opportunity, and a better life. U.S. citizens migrate for safety, security, and a less stressed life. It's all relative. We are all running to/from something.

Most Americans can’t afford a flight or trip to Portugal. Good luck moving abroad for the average American.

Oh brother I really wanted to fully concur with this vid. As immigrants to the US, I can tell you. It is way easier to "retire" in emerging countries with American made 2.4 million dollars than to work for a living from scratch. But you do bring up the main issues with our society nonetheless 😊

I really want to thank you guys for all of the information you've given to me, I have benefited from your and your wife's teachings and im glad that there are still good people out there willing to help. Love you guys.

You are absolutely right Amon!😅I’ve been desiring to move abroad since my children were in their adolescent years. We’re all wanting to go where we are treated best!🦋Appreciate this video and thanks again..

Grass is always greener on the other side!! standard of living is declining world wide with pandemic, wars and high cost of living. Still 70% worldwide wants to come to North America, Australia etc, just look at the migration trend!

In the U.S. you have the false sense of ownership. You never own that home. the homes there aren't even well made anymore.You don't even own the land that the home sits on! In most other countries, you own the land that your home is on. You own the house, mostly no mortgage, outright! The homes are well built and will last forever! There are so many benefits to living abroad. There's always an adjustment period but its worth it!

I totally agree! I wanted to leave years ago but was held up by many things! Presently my husband and I are moving forward 💯 in our plans by God’s grace and favor! Thank you for sharing and posting us! We will connect with you in the near future and be part of your courses. God bless you and your family ❤️🙏

Oh and crine out of control. Some parts of the US now look like 4rd world countries.

Crime made me hurry up to sell my home and move abroad to Panama.

I’m living the American dream because I cracked the debt code!!!! I know its not easy to do, but if I cant afford it, I dont buy it on credit. If we were to share expenses we would be much better off

I was just thinking about this yesterday as I made sure I quickly paid my escrow shortfall in full. Do need more added to my overall mortgage. Then I looked at my homeowners taxes....after my house is paid off, I'll still have a mortgage from the taxes where I'm living...ughh😮

What a great video! Alarming but also inspiring. The American dream has been the golden standard for happiness and prosperity, but now unaccessible. It takes a lot of courage to Pioneer new territory. Glad that the message is making its way back and we are able to see an alternative option.

I would add, after saying I agree 100% with your move to Portugal, that America is still the place to build that dream. It's not as easy as it was 10 or 20 years ago and it's really hard right now, with the last 3 years, but it's still the place to be. It's completely different to move to Portugal after making and saving your money, than it is to make it from scratch as a Portuguese citizen. There's a reason its so much cheaper to live there, than it is in the US. There's a reason you hear "European" size apartment, with a "European" size kitchen, on shows like international house hunters. Multigenerational living, is still the norm across a lot of Europe, because housing has been so unaffordable for the people who live there. Its why there's so much resentment towards Americans in places like Spain, Portugal and Italy now, because the Americans who are moving there have a much higher income than the locals. I would change the description to say, - If you want to complete the American dream using FIRE, earlier and/or at a higher standard, then moving abroad is the way to go. I'd also add, that you made a lot of good and true statements about the conditions in the US today, which has me nervous not only for the US, but for a lot of places that have been propped up by the US. Look at the Ukraine right now. I'm sure there were plenty of Expats living there when Russia invaded. If not for the US military and winning the cold war, at a minimum East Germany, Poland, Hungary, etc.. would all still be behind the Iron Curtain of the Soviet Union and that's if the Soviets stayed on their side of the curtain. Hopefully the Ukraine war has woken Europe up, because none of the countries in NATO or the EU, except for Poland, were even paying the measly 2% of GDP for their own defense. Also, what would the economies of Europe look like, if it wasn't for American Tourist? The number one industry in Europe is tourism. The number one industry in places like Spain, Portugal, Italy, Greece, etc.. is tourism. No American Tourist and economies would start crashing, followed by government collapses. Greece, Italy and several others would have already collapsed, if places like the US, Germany and the UK hadn't bailed them out. If you don't have to pay for your own defense and you have a steady stream of tourist to fill your VAT tax coffers, its a lot easier to provide things like cheap healthcare. Even on the healthcare front, countries like Norway have made some giant steps forward because of all that oil money, but the US is still where around 70% of all medical innovation occurs. That was near 90% back in the 70s. I mean its one thing to get your healthcare in Portugal, try getting it there but don't use any instruments or test systems from the US, don't use any surgical techniques or drugs from the US and don't use any Drs that are either from the US or were trained in the US. It gets a lot harder. And, yes all those are available now, but what about the future? Any surprise the first vaccines that really worked on Covid, came from the US or US companies? Who's going to develop the next innovations /vaccines for Portugal, if its not the US? There are super bugs now, that are killing people, because our current antibiotics don't work. The western world cannot afford for the US to be the same as a lot of Europe. If the US had the same lifestyle as Portugal, with the equivalent military, healthcare, industry, etc.. where would we be? Bottom line, if the US is slipping, lifestyles in parts of Europe are going to change.

I'm a dual Portuguese and american citizen living in the states and in my opinion the downfall of america is its population more specific its morals and lack of respect themselves,its fellow citizens and no respect for law and order.

Imagine how immigrants feel, we move from our country for a better life for the American dream. We come work and work and that dream never becomes true. Realizing now we are 60 or 70 years old. 😞

Great video as usual thank you. This American dream is a struggle its a day anxiety for us.

And the choir said................AMEN. Excellent sermon Pastor

Can you make a video about racism in Portugal as a Blackman or black family? Have you noticed a difference in treatment between the states and being abroad?

Preach 🗣️

Brother, you spoke FACTS !!! I definitely have some things to consider when it comes to where to raise my future family and retiring. All of what youve spoken about, I've already experienced at just the age of 30.

Unfortunately all is true about the current life in the USA. Was not like this 30 years ago 😢

I’ll be rolling that way 2024-25 hopefully

Checking in from the DMV.

I wish I could move abroad, but I'm afraid to without family. There's no convincing any of them at this point.

I really enjoyed this video, I am a federal employee as well as an Adjunct College Professor since 2012, I have been telling my students look at America as a factory, you come here grow your money and you leave, do not retire here, overtime you going to give them all your money.

Thank you so much! I needed to hear this for multiple reasons.

You didn't mention the 48% tax rate

❤❤❤ Thank you for the content. It keeps getting better and better!

Amon, proud of you and the family. Great video. So much truth here!

That’s a fact!! I’m in Brazil now 🇧🇷. Not going back!

Super valid points, Amon!! Thank you for making this video!

Thank you for the information you all provide. Because of you and Christina I am planning on moving out of US. I am trying to get my family on board and I am sharing this video

❤❤❤ This is right on target! So many of the things you talk about are the reasons I moved to Lisbon. SO MANY things!

This mightve been the most POWERFUL video you ever made and thank you for featuring my brand ! Much love!!!!

So much truth. There is so much expense to just live in this culture, from local, state and federal tax’s, insurances and permits , not to mention just the basic living costs. I personally can’t wait to get out in one year.

You nailed it!

You are CORRECT SIR.. I LEFT.. the united stars in late 2020 and NEVER went back

Aman, you made your money in the USA, in my opinion you lived the American dream, and woke up overseas.

Thank you😀

THANK YOU! I needed to hear this

💯 We are structuring our life at this time so we can relocate abroad as well. This American culture is beyond eroded and not a place we want to raise our kids!

YOU SAID IT CORRECTLY. I AGREE 100% WITH YOUR STATEMENT

Thank you for your honesty! 😊

Thank you for this video. Soo true. Most die-hard Americans are not aware that there are other places in the world to live a more fulfilling life.

Thank You!

I migrated out the US in 2021. Now I live a more meaningful life without the struggle. It’s not that you can’t achieve the American Dream in the US it’s just a lot harder. So why we you don’t need to 🤷🏽‍♀️

You make some very accurate points, especially regarding healthcare expenses and safety in the US! Thanks for Sharing your insightful thoughts.

I hope Americans who move abroad VOTE so they help the US change (healthcare, childcare, etc.)

I'm actually hearing this more and more from coworkers. RIO is also a place people are talking about.

You do need to work hard! I am not from America but strongly believe you need to work hard to get something you want. Unfortunately, living the American dream is still much harder than it use to be as there are more problems across society.

My wife is from Palau and gave her $5000 to build a house from ground up in her country. Its cheap and a nice huge house.

You are 100% correct. Life in the US is generally much more expensive than that of Japan. Please let me know why you picked Portugal over Japan.tks

Love this video, and agree with 100% what you’re discussing. This is why I follow you and Christina wish you guys well.😊

Preach! So very, very true.

I just can say.... Bravo!! Great words!!. I love america, but that is exactly the way a feel! I hope this could change in the future.

I mean it sounds good but there is no situation where we can all leave America correct? So we have to make the best of what's here and try to improve it from the inside. I for one haven't given up on that idea

I truly wish I could move abroad. However, for me, I live on a fixed income and have only that to live on. For me to move abroad is the dream. I'm happy for anyone who can manage to follow their own road. Blessings to all .

The "American Dream" is different for everyone, and no matter what country you move to , there will always be crime somewhere, some places.

I have, actually at least 5 different people i know have. All are immigrants, arrived and got blue collar or civil service jobs. They all bought a home, have good healthcare and a pension system. Two are doorman who also own their own homes, and their kids are studying. Compared to where all came from, YES they are living ans are the american dream. It's all relative. If many americans lived in an oppressed dictatorship, they might be thinking differently. Enough said.

If greed wasn't the problem, there would be enough for everyone to have a decent home, good health, clean non toxic foods, etc. It's the othering and greed that has this country and the world in disarray. On the other hand there's only so many people these other countries will continue to allow in because gentrification is sure enough taking place in these safe countries and locals are at risk of being priced out of their own country. The other thing is, some people bring their American attitudes with them. When I travel I see it and feel embarrassed. Great video! I don't know if I'll successfully make it out but I haven't given up trying. This dream may never become a reality for me and for that I'm sad. 🫶🏽

Appreciate this conversation. Curious for your thoughts on the NHR changes.

big question: have you renounced your US citizenship? or are you still paying USFIT?

This video is a Mastedrpiece! 100% true and I applaud you. Crime is at an all time high here wher eI live and the police do not even care...or bother to show up very often. Just to be able to feel safe would be wonderful!

Achieving your dreams requires leaving America 😊.

Love this! Thank you for this!

This is a good video - laying out lots of important points. One point though that would deserve a (possible?) follow-up would be that income-earning in the US is substantially higher than anywhere else. So, getting on the FIRE journey in America makes sense because of those high earnings, but once you acheive FIRE moving abroad becomes very desirable to retain everything you've built.

I’ve been following you guys. You don’t have to convince me. I am planning to move there when I plug six more yrs to retirement 😊

There is a return to the land movement and I appreciate the idea of being self reliant and self sufficient. Having said that, it seems the only way to get the American dream in America is to disconnect and try to build up from scratch. While I love this for many, there's an underlying thread there that the only way to achieve any kind of freedom in America is to live outside of any of the creature comforts that we all work so hard for our entire lives but can't afford. So we decide less is more so we can try to be happy.

I have watched your videos since you have been in Portugal. I have a lawyer in Lisbon working on my citizenship while I work on my portugese . I planned on retiring and moving there in 2025, Then I heard the NHR is probably going away and thought taxes will kill me there and I might not want to move. but your video hit on everything man. I have never left a comment but this is the best video you have ever done, to me. It is all true and I am looking at it as more than money. I am going to Portugal again on the 7th of November for 2 weeks and I am feeling really positive and can't wait to do some scouting. It is My 3rd trip and I was a little depressed because of the NHR but honestly you got me excited again. Its not all about money, its about the whole package. Thank you so much.

Amen, you are 💯 correct

I absolutely love this video. Thank you for this. 💯

All of this is precisely why me and my family are getting out of here.

Totally agree! Do your children attend school in Portuguese or English?

Well said thanks for providing thought provoking and different perspectives on things.