Retirement Travel Budget Our Shocking Month Of Expenses And Youtube Income

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We discuss our retirement travel budget for the month.
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We also give a breakdown of what our income and expenses were.
We have been in Japan for the entire month of April but we have moved to 3 different cities. We went over budget by a bit but we also made a lot on RU-vid so we did splurge a bit.
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@michellefinley5993 14 дней назад

Your transparency is very thoughtful of you. You truly deserve the success you’re seeing.

@GroundedLifeFinances 14 дней назад

Thank you

@DaveFoxworth 14 дней назад

I wonder how many people recently discovered your Grounded Life Finances channel (like me) and have gone back to watch older videos from your older channels this month? Entirely possible, as your views for GLF have been rising lately.

@the_om_project 14 дней назад

That’s what I did. Finances hooked me and now I can watch all their vids.

@livingworkingoutsidebox 14 дней назад

Me to. I found them about a couple of months ago and still binge watch a bunch of videos at a time.😊

@GroundedLifeFinances 14 дней назад

Awesome, thank you everyone, we appreciate it!

@mereniecrosby7120 13 дней назад

I'm the same. I've been going back watching old videos!

@rhondamcgee2114 10 дней назад

Me too!

@debbiehaynes8295 14 дней назад

I cracked up about some not showing their face on videos. I've shared your videos with bunches of people and always lead with how pretty Ally is. A true beauty. And, I'm an old grandma, so I know these things! 😅 Glad you're there for me to live vicariously through!

@GroundedLifeFinances 14 дней назад

Thank you so much!

@JenniferCronk 6 дней назад

Hi Rob and Ally, I am reviewing the course for the 2nd time. I have 4-5 ideas for channels. When you talk about the scattershot method, are you referring to multiple topics within one channel or can I also try multiple channels with narrow topics? I know the goal is to observe what the most popular topics are within channels, but some of my topics are completely unrelated and don’t fit together.

@TylerofSc004 9 дней назад

I have been retired for 6 years. I have a 130K annuity, plus a 401k depleted to $150,000 of money that I’m considering allocating in a 60/40 stocks and bond ratio. i'm hoping this is a valid thought process?

@Wendytsang12 9 дней назад

Not a great April so farr, but if you step back and actually look you will see the S&P 500 was up for the first Quarter. In the last 30 days, my IRA saw a gain of $40k. You might consider financial advisory if you're experiencing significant drop.

@Lewyn298 9 дней назад

The market's instability makes DIY risky. You don't need to find the next NVDA to succeed in investing. Opt for top-notch ETFs, dividend aristocrats, and a trusted advisor. I've turned $100k into $20k in annual dividends, a major milestone.

@greekbarrios 9 дней назад

I have not written this sort of comment before but from the your comment, I knew that you have good understanding of investing, How can one reach this advisor of yours?

@Lewyn298 9 дней назад

Kristin Amber Landis is the licensed advisor I use. Just research the name. You’d find necessary details to work with to set up an appointment.

@greekbarrios 9 дней назад

I looked up her name online and found her page. I emailed and made an appointment to talk with her. Thanks for the tip

@chiru184 14 дней назад

Very happy for both of you. You are an inspiration for those who want to quit 9-5 jobs.

@GroundedLifeFinances 14 дней назад

Thanks!

@nncadi1 14 дней назад

Great video as usual. Love that you share your monthly RU-vid income…it’s very motivating.

@GroundedLifeFinances 14 дней назад

Thanks so much!

@angelaharvell2552 День назад

E confidence level may be related to the small families, lack of community, and lack of healthcare. Fear that we have to have everything bc we will be alone.

@user-hx4jh7ik5x 2 дня назад

The only reason I watch these other channels is bc I was interested in Amtrak travel...but yt notify me of these other ones. I do find your cruise channel fun

@GroundedLifeFinances 2 дня назад

Thanks

@fs5775 14 дней назад

"There was a girl there who 'tapes' info about her own city" hello fellow Gen Xer, I see you guys! lol

@sharonwalshthompson8185 14 дней назад

Appreciate your transparency!

@GroundedLifeFinances 14 дней назад

Thanks

@bethm2699 14 дней назад

You're very inspiring. I'm going to take your RU-vid course. Congratulations on all your success and living your life on your own terms! ❤

@GroundedLifeFinances 14 дней назад

Awesome! Thank you!

@bethm2699 14 дней назад

@@GroundedLifeFinances You're welcome! And thank YOU!

@janen1111 14 дней назад

Another great video and thank you for referencing other RU-vid channels as examples of how to be successful with RU-vid.🎉

@GroundedLifeFinances 14 дней назад

You are so welcome!

@OriginalDemGunz 14 дней назад

Ironic learned about this channel on 30 and a wake up to hear you all shout him out is nice

@traceylankford8579 14 дней назад

So you are definitely talking to me when you talk about starting a YT channel. 🥴 I've wanted to do it for years re retirement -- I've got to order your course. My question is: what tool(s) do you use to track your budget (spend, income, points)? One of you HAS to be a mathematician!!!😆 Also do you ever stay at hotels where you don't have a points membership? Last, how long, in advance, do you plan your trips to different countries and cities, cruises? Again, another great post. TY, ty!! So good.

@GroundedLifeFinances 14 дней назад

We actually use Excel to track it all. Kind of old school but it works for us. We do stay at independent hotels, but only if there are no good rates where we have status. We are usually planned out 6-8 months ahead to get the best rates.

@traceylankford8579 13 дней назад

@@GroundedLifeFinances Oh wow!! Must be a smokin' spreadsheet!! I love Excel. Thanks for the tip on the best rates. That's huge!

@user-cs7mg1ue2k 13 дней назад

I just love you guys! How generous are you to share all this information! If I could just think of something "unique" to put on RU-vid!

@GroundedLifeFinances 13 дней назад

It doesn't really need to be unique, just something you are familiar with!

@morrowcleveland 13 дней назад

Another great month for you two. I just turned to my husband and said "why are we still working??" Congratulations to you two! Congrats Ally for the first month of becoming monetized on your own! I'm looking forward to your Tokyo videos! 🙂

@memphistnliving 14 дней назад

Nice motivational video happy to see your income in 20 k range these months😂

@amazinggraces3850 14 дней назад

Absolutely love your videos.

@user-BrendaUSAMA 14 дней назад

Happy for your success!

@AngieRTaylor 13 дней назад

Walk With Me Tim is another wonderful, kind hearted travel focused RU-vidr - Love Ally & Rob - I had never thought of traveling to Asia, but now - thanks to them - Thailand will be in our future. These two amazing people lead with their hearts - and are touching so many lives.

@GroundedLifeFinances 13 дней назад

Thank you!

@LB-yl7lj 13 дней назад

Really appreciate your honesty and full disclosure on how you operate your channels to be successful. I also live vicariously through your various travels. Keep up the great work.

@noemiwright1750 8 дней назад

Love your videos cause you guys are so real with it. Love you guys! Wishing you continued success.

@andreagold9471 12 дней назад

Love the shoutout to 30andawakeup. Kevin turned me on to your channel. Thank you for breaking down the way to travel economically.

@GroundedLifeFinances 12 дней назад

Awesome! Thank you!

@clairisalong126 12 дней назад

I thought years ago that it was too late to get in on RU-vid and actually make money. Hearing that you just did this a year ago makes me think I could still try.

@GroundedLifeFinances 12 дней назад

There is still time for sure

@jessiquilla1 6 дней назад

Congrats on your huge boost in YT revenue, $20k/m is insane! You make it very tempting to start a YT channel :D Curious, what do you both do for health insurance since you largely live abroad? My husband and I are looking to FIRE and travel internationally like you two, we were looking into Cigna International plans. The other option was doing Obamacare/ACA plans but subsidies quickly go away if you earn over 400% of the poverty line. Other plans like SafetyWing and World Nomads and such don't cover seriously long-term illnesses. Thanks!

@totalmediacominc.1603 5 дней назад

Hey, I lived in Japan (Tokyo) for 12 years from 1991 to 2003. Great place, right!! Have stayed at the Intercontinental Yokohama as well! I still have American friends that still live there, for more than 30 years and know undiscovered gems about the city. HIT me up if you want an introduction! I'm also from the ATL area, but on the southside. Golfcart City, if you know what I mean.

@PrimeTimeTravelers 13 дней назад

We love your transparency. It's so appreciated. We are trying to finish up some older vlogs then will focus more on trains and cruises. Thank you Rob and Allie. Our stocks are climbing slowly too thanks to your advice

@susanthompson6812 14 дней назад

We search for topics depending on what we are planning to do, so yeah, we watched older cruise videos last month. I do enjoy seeing what's been newly uploaded for all my subs, but unless it's current events I watch a lot of older stuff. RU-vid shows me content from channels I subscribe to (and have a larger history of watching) first on my results.

@GroundedLifeFinances 14 дней назад

Very true

@mr.financial 13 дней назад

Your youtube income is really impressive! Congratulations on your wild success IN RETIREMENT 🎉

@BijanBeverlyHillsStylist 13 дней назад

Thanks for sharing. Wishing you safe and happy travels, and good eatin'.

@GroundedLifeFinances 13 дней назад

Thanks!

@druiz012 14 дней назад

Flipflop traveler is fantastic! My favorite flight and hotel reviewer!

@GroundedLifeFinances 14 дней назад

We've started watching that channel recently, very helpful.

@maryjobrooks-rist6516 14 дней назад

Another great month of informative videos! Thanks, I appreciate your time!

@GroundedLifeFinances 14 дней назад

Thank you!

@gettingslim186 14 дней назад

Love all your videos ❤ thank you so much for all the tips

@GroundedLifeFinances 14 дней назад

You are so welcome!

@lindadorman2869 14 дней назад

I thought about starting a channel, especially when I see how well people like you are doing! But I don't want to be on camera, and more importantly, I don't enjoy video editing which I think is a large part of the process. That said, there's a huge opportunity for someone to focus on women over 60, traveling alone and/or living abroad. I watch a lot of videos with couples, men of all ages or younger women doing this, but there really isn't much for single older women like me.

@GroundedLifeFinances 14 дней назад

It's true, lots of opportunities like that out there.

@peacefulexistence 14 дней назад

I appreciate the info you share and your transparency. I always learn something new from your content.

@GroundedLifeFinances 13 дней назад

Glad to hear it!

@joelterrebonne9952 8 дней назад

I just ran across your channels a couple of days ago. You both do a GREAT job discussing all of the various aspects of travel. We have been doing many of these things for well over a decade and I am kind of new to actually subscribing to RU-vid channels. For years, people all over the world have been telling me that I need to do a RU-vid channel about travel. I have been in the points game since the 1980's. Is there a way to send a PM inside of RU-vid? I have so many legitimate questions and might even have some ideas for you for future content. Thanks again for doing these channels, they are REALLY great!

@maryjoan4128 11 дней назад

Wow amazing success.....I wonder how you compare to others.....way to go

@kathyoliva6966 14 дней назад

Really enjoy your channels! Thank you for what I’m learning ❤️❤️. Hope you really enjoy Tokyo!!

@GroundedLifeFinances 13 дней назад

Thank you so much!!

@gentlebeestar3140 12 дней назад

Love your channel. Continued success in your endeavors.

@GroundedLifeFinances 12 дней назад

Thank you

@livingworkingoutsidebox 14 дней назад

Congratulations on your YT channels success. 👍 🏆🎛🎥🎞✂️🎬📺 Great examples of how much a channel can produce in 1-2 years if you invest in yourself and start building/ learning the skills to do it well. 👨‍💻👩‍🎓👨‍🎓📹⌨️🖱 I love how you've taken an expense/ liability such as traveling and now look at how can you make it into an income producing asset. 😮😊💰🤯💡⚡️🧠 Side note: I'm normally emoji happy in my comments ☺️, but even this comment has gone to crazy 🤪 😜 emoji town. 😅😅

@GroundedLifeFinances 14 дней назад

Haha, thanks so much 😀

@carina-leahbertuccelli9496 14 дней назад

I just love be you two!!!! Informative, professional, truthful.... etc. I have been following you for about 4years. Just a short note about myself, I was really healthy 5 and 1/2 years ago... out of no where I became extremely ill. I am now disabled, but still Love life( let’s just say, the two of your videos have helped tremendously) ( for you two make me happy and help me to keep the faith) I am very proud of the two of you. Stay-happy, and Love one another and keep the Faith. 😘

@GroundedLifeFinances 14 дней назад

Thanks! All the best to you

@janehanna7968 13 дней назад

I really appreciate your honesty especially about your finances.

@GroundedLifeFinances 13 дней назад

Thanks

@margaretr.4427 12 дней назад

I’m so glad for this niche you have filled because it is providing such educational content for us! I had no idea about the value of hotel cards and how they can help you get long stays in hotels for just points. The idea of buying your points also blew my mind! Genius. I’m not in a place to travel overseas for months just yet but I’m going to start working towards getting these cards you recommend and working on those points! Thank you and congratulations!

@GroundedLifeFinances 12 дней назад

Thanks so much!

@bobhale8325 13 дней назад

Great video on the breakdown of expenses and justifications for spending more at times. You make me want to start a youtube channel.

@GroundedLifeFinances 13 дней назад

Thanks so much! It is fun too!

@simplysocial7383 9 дней назад

Thanks for the great videos can you please share on a good spending app to use any suggestions would help. A video would be great. Thks

@travelunknowns 12 дней назад

Thank you both for your honest video. It has inspired us to consider retirement and possibly start a RU-vid channel of our own. We are curious about how you manage your taxes with RU-vid. Do you all receive a 1099 form? We think this could be a good topic for your next video.

@RetirementbyDesign26 14 дней назад

I’ve been thinking about starting a RU-vid channel for a couple years now! I’ll look into your course

@GroundedLifeFinances 13 дней назад

Awesome, wishing you the best!

@twbird18 9 дней назад

Just come on over to Okinawa next time. How did you feel about being in Japan during the major holidays? You went to slightly less touristy places so that was great! We left & went to Seoul & Shanghai which was pretty fun, but it turns out the Chinese Labor Day coincides with Japan Golden week lol. So just more people in a different location. It was great for our regular budget though since food is even cheaper in China.

@GroundedLifeFinances 9 дней назад

We were in Tokyo for the last few days of Golden Week so we had to use up some of our free night certificates, the points and cash prices were crazy!

@TinaMarostica-lw8ok 13 дней назад

Hi Allie! I love your channels! I'm curious what cell phone service you use? We have T mobile in the states but want to start traveling, what do you recommend? TIA

@Pokesfan28 13 дней назад

I have been watching your videos over the last couple weeks. I just keep coming up with more and more questions. Not sure if this is the best place for them, but I'll ask my first 2 here: 1) How do you stay so organized? between visas and extensions, to hotels in the future and the actual travel, etc. I would love to see a video on what you do to stay organized. I would assume you use various apps, or tools. 2) We are a few years away from retirement, most likely somewhere between 4 and 7. Since most every point plan doesn't expire as long as you keep some activity, would you start accumulating years in advance?

@katdistefano8551 9 дней назад

Great questions! I hope they respond.

@1RoseLia1 14 дней назад

I have a question: when do you all do the currency exchange? And do you all always have you debit card to access checking and savings to have currency on hand? Do you recommend only carrying like $100 in local currency? I am not sure how send a direct message as these ?s may have safety concerns which is why I am asking. You all are so inspirational and I tell people/share your videos multiple times a week. Thank you so very much for what you all share and your transparency and encouragement means so much to me. Thank you!

@dotted8- 14 дней назад

After Tokyo you’ll need to stay in a hostel with the backpackers for a month to make up for blowing past your budget.

@Terry-jv9qi 12 дней назад

My husband and I are planning to retire next year and travel. I see a lot of your videos and others about credit cards. Does you credit score take a hit with all the cards you have?

@maneugeni 17 часов назад

Thanks. We plan to begin slow travel retirement at the end of next year. We are living in Atlanta and are preparing to sell our home. Do you still have Tax residence in the US? Do you own or rent? We are just wondering when planning, if you all come back to the US each year, and what state do you use for your tax residence? We are trying to determine if we should downsize, by a new home and then slow travel. We are also considering setting up somewhere else, such as, Spain, to use as home base. Thanks.

@cchoi108 14 дней назад

Really would love to see a video about the Japanese wagyu butcher

@GroundedLifeFinances 14 дней назад

It was a great experience. We didn't film in the store though.

@farainfarsai5098 13 дней назад

Thank you for all the information you share. After listening to your videos, I decided to apply for Amex Platinum, IHG Premier and World of Hyatt credit cards. Between my wife and I, should we each get our own cards, one of us get these three cards or spread it between two of us? Thank you in advance.

@GroundedLifeFinances 13 дней назад

Great choices! We have all of those and they are very good. It won't really matter who has them or if you spread those out. Those cards pair really well together.

@abbietheyounggenxer8698 13 дней назад

I’m just wondering what kind of drinks were that green color?

@merridybenton7028 9 дней назад

If I was thinking of doing youtube videos about hotel reviews, how can I find out what viewers want to see eg about luxury hotels or budget hotels, etc?

@allieaidos767 14 дней назад

I found it interesting that there's an issue with metal cards in Japan. Do you know if it applies to purchases only? Or do the ATM's in 7-11 or other ATM's have this issue with metal cards as well.

@GroundedLifeFinances 14 дней назад

It only seems to be at merchants where you have to insert the card, but we haven't tried putting one in an ATM.

@dotted8- 14 дней назад

I recall seeing a bunch of those “no metal credit card” signs in stores when I was in Japan last year for two months.

@retirementincolor 14 дней назад

Watching your videos is very inspiring and we hope our channel can bring us success as well 😊 Our channel is about retiring early and building a lake home in Alabama which is a huge move for us since we currently live in Arizona

@GroundedLifeFinances 14 дней назад

Awesome, wishing you the best

@nt6719 13 дней назад

Thank you for this video. I couldn't understand the name of the channel of the guy who has been solo traveling on cruise ships for a long time. Would you please reply with the name of that channel? Thank you so much.

@GroundedLifeFinances 13 дней назад

Yes, 30 and a wake up!

@nt6719 13 дней назад

@@GroundedLifeFinances thank you so much!!!

@user-bp5ve2zi3j 13 дней назад

Can you please address if you can order a new credit card with an address from a mail forwarding service? We are traveling and I’d like to get the IHG and Hyatt cards, but don’t feel we can apply with a mail forwarding service address.

@ARBonthego 14 дней назад

Congrats I like your content, I just started a you tube channel (ARB ON THE GO)

@trainlady 13 дней назад

When you decide to record in public places(and trains/ships) do you need permission to film? Are there legalities one needs to know?

@mariadiesta-acbo9664 13 дней назад

I would like to learn how to join you tube. How do I sign up?

@Angela-ne9cy 13 дней назад

EDITING is where I fail. I've tried 3x to start a RU-vid channel and I just don't understand the complex editing software. I get frustrated and give up every time. What software do you use?

@GroundedLifeFinances 13 дней назад

We use Adobe Premiere Pro. Allie has a module in the course where she shows her editing routine step by step in that software. Don't let editing hold you back. At first your edits can and should be very minor. Some of our videos we barely edit at all. Most people if vlogging really don't need to edit at first, they could just upload video shot from their phone.

@comment5884 13 дней назад

Can you make money off doing short? Can you explain this, what, how many, times lines.

@user-BrendaUSAMA 14 дней назад

(Typo in YT course link.)

@cynthiaivers1708 13 дней назад

Hi! Are the revenue numbers before or after You Tube takes its 45% cut?

@GroundedLifeFinances 13 дней назад

After

@cynthiaivers1708 12 дней назад

@@GroundedLifeFinances Thanks!

@craftingafamilydinner 12 дней назад

Would your course help me with my food blog RU-vid channel? It is 2 years old but only about 20 videos. I want to try to get it to be monetized.

@GroundedLifeFinances 12 дней назад

It would be helpful we think. We've added some lessons even for those that are already monetized as well. The first section is in depth on what subject matter to pick to be successful, so that would be the least helpful part for you as you've already decided, but it might clarify a few things you'll experience.