

Enzyte Bob
American expat in the Philippines
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American
Lives in Pasig City, Metro Manila
Registration: 26 October 2018
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Mail forwarding by Travelnman59
I'm thinking of moving to Davao so I'm trying to get all the necessary items taken care of. One of my first questions is how do you get your mail forwarded? I have no.one here that would do it. I've read about some mail forwarding but haven't seen ...

Twlk123 said . . . My mail forwarder wanted $200 for sending my card. It looks like $100 for labor. Is this the new ballpark price?************************Better do some research for a new mail forwarder for the next time. I use US Global Mail since ... 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 ...

Fred said . . . .Some US expats seem to be experiencing issues. https://finance.yahoo.com/news/american … 00094.html*************************The common sense way of eliminating any future snafu is to maintain an American address. In two ... 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 ...

Lotus Eater said . . . . Welcome back to the Forum Bob. What was the food like in the Sanitarium?***************************Thank you for the welcome.Unfortunately I was banned. The reason why, 160+ complaints about me. Maybe a certain few spent ... 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 ...

gregparker said . . . .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 ... Read More


Social Security payments may be delayed by FindlayMacD
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mugtech said . . . . . just got my SSA for March, on time, for the full amount, direct deposit into my checking account. - ****************************** FindlayMacD replied . . . . That's because Musk's goons haven't managed to completely destroy ... Read More


Social Security payments may be delayed by FindlayMacD
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Enzyte Bob:13 Billion in improper SSA payments. (It's from the SSA office of the Inspector General) ***********************************Fred said . . . . You realise that includes underpaid pensions, don't you?***********************Yes I do for a ... Read More


Social Security payments may be delayed by FindlayMacD
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Enzyte Bob:13 Billion in improper SSA payments. (It's from the SSA office of the Inspector General) ***********************Mugtech asked . . . . The guy who was fired?**************************Inquiring minds would like to know including me.There ... Read More


Social Security payments may be delayed by FindlayMacD
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I said . . . . SSA estimates it made $13 Billion Dollars in improper payments in 2022. ***********************Fred asked for the : link?************************The link is easy to fine: Just Google: 13 Billion in improper SSA payments. (It's from ... Read More


Social Security payments may be delayed by FindlayMacD
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mugtech said . . . . . just got my SSA for March, on time, for the full amount, direct deposit into my checking account. - ******************************FindlayMacD replied . . . . That's because Musk's goons haven't managed to completely destroy ... Read More


Rodrigo Duterte arrested. by Lotus Eater
The former president of the Philippines Rodrigo Duterte has been arrested in Manila by the ICC (International criminal court)Chickens finally coming home to roost Rod?

mugtech said . . . not gonna allow ICC to arrest Netanyahu. We all know he is going to continue the war because it is the only way for him to stay in power. At least 112 killed in Gaza today. Trump must be pleased the Israelis are leveling Gaza to ... Read More


Returning to Baguio and Ilocos Sur by mugtech
Arrived at JFK at 9PM on 11/17/24 to check in for a 12:50 AM flight on Korean Air to South Korea then Manila. Had to pay $6 to use a hand truck for our three checked bags and two carryons. Only other time we had to pay for said hand ...

I used to be an avid read while living in Las Vegas, until my cataracts got the best of me. They were so bad I couldn't read street signs.I had purchase many books from The Las Vegas Advisor. They published many books and often they would go on ... Read More


Spousal visa processing time by wrevans02
Anyone filed a CR1 spousal visa lately to America? How long did it take to process? Online info is all over the place with estimate processing times with saying Philippines spousal visa will take longer to process. Trying to get an estimate based ...

wrevans02 . . . . Lotus Eater has given you good advice: a note of caution Wrevan. Taking a Filipina out of her homeland to the States is akin to taking an animal out of its native habitat and keeping it as a pet. They soon discover that on arrival ... Read More


Social Security payments may be delayed by FindlayMacD
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FindlayMacD . . . . So then why are all you MAGA guys now praising Elon Musk and Donald Trump for rooting out fraud and abuse of the system (as if it ever never existed before Donald Trump and Elon Musk came along) when the US had a perfectly ... Read More


Social Security payments may be delayed by FindlayMacD
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FindlayMacD asked me . . . . Can you post a link to a reliable news source (Not Fox News) where you found that information ********************** FindlayMacD answered his own question . . . .FY 2022: $11.1 billion in overpayments and $2.5 billion ... Read More


Social Security payments may be delayed by FindlayMacD
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FindlayMacD said . . . . That's because Musk's goons haven't managed to completely destroy the Social Security Dept ............. Yet.***************************So how is Musk & Entourage going to destroy the Social Security Dept?SSA estimates ... Read More