Dying to Retire Podcast

In this episode, I walk you through my actual residency appointment at Guatemalan immigration — start to finish, what it looked like on the ground, how long it took, and what happened when RENAP put the wrong birthday on my DPI. Then I get into Uber in Guatemala, what most Westerners need to get over before they get in one of those cars, and one driver who used a 45-minute rush-hour ride to explain to me why he preferred meth over cocaine. After that I get into something that's been genuinely pissing me off — the libertarian think-tank obsession with gutting boomer and retiree wealth.

These groups are getting face time with elected politicians, and unless people are willing to call out the bullshit loudly and often, they keep operating without pushback. I close out with El Salvador's CECOT supermax prison. A liberal British journalist toured it, talked to the people who actually lived under gang rule for decades, and couldn't find a single person unhappy that the gangsters are behind bars permanently. Funny how that part didn't make the headline. Compassion for the victims, not the victimizers.

UK Daily Mail article on El Salvador’s CECOT Super Max Prison: https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-15833361/Richard-Madeley-El-Salvador-brutal-mega-jail.html

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In this episode, I discuss my niece's reaction to both the house being built and the community of the gated community outside of Antigua, Guatemala. Then I get into the Bank of Mom and Dad problem for retirees, a state-by-state retirement cost breakdown that explains why the expat conversation is growing on both sides of the aisle, and a take on a study claiming the best aphrodisiac for women is watching her husband take out the trash. I read the study and keyed in on what the article’s feminist author tried to bury. Guess what? Traditional couples are thriving. Funny how that didn't make the headline.

How much do you need to retire: https://www.foxbusiness.com/personal-finance/how-much-do-you-need-retire-state-by-state-breakdown

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In this episode, I cover a construction update on Casa Douglas — the retirement home going up outside Antigua, Guatemala — a Covey-based tool I built to help those thinking about retiring abroad stop wasting time on the wrong videos and online content, and the Social Security proposal that has me rethinking when to file.

Plus: a family event, a Gen Z teacher, and a Wicked reference that should concern all of us. Unfiltered, as always.

Social Security six-figure cap proposal: https://www.crfb.org/sixfigurelimit

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Can your U.S.-born child get Guatemalan citizenship? The answer is YES—and in this episode of *Dying to Retire*, I walk you through the process step by step.

This video was inspired by a viewer’s question and my own family’s situation. My wife’s nieces and nephews were born in the United States, but their parents are Guatemalan. Like many families, they wanted to know if their kids could claim Guatemalan nationality.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

✔️ What “jus sanguinis” means (citizenship by bloodline)

✔️ The exact process to apply for Guatemalan citizenship for children

✔️ The benefits of dual nationality (like visa-free travel)

✔️ Pitfalls to avoid and what documents you’ll need

✔️ Bonus: eligibility for grandchildren too!

📍 Helpful Links & Contacts

Consulate of Guatemala (Maryland) 979 Rollins Ave, Rockville, MD 20852 (240) 485-5050 email: [email protected] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/consmarylandgt

Ministry of Foreign Affairs: https://www.minex.gob.gt

👨‍👩‍👧 If you’re part of a Guatemalan family living abroad—or just curious about how dual citizenship works—this episode is for you.

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Are you, like me, fed up with America’s “B” fatigue and blame game? In this no-BS episode of Dying to Retire, I tackle the exhaustion from generational blame, calling out elite individuals, not Boomers or the Silent Generation, for ongoing economic chaos. Beyond “B” fatigue, Americans are drained by the reparations grift pushed by millionaires and politicians on the left and their useful idiots that have an ultimate goal to raid the retirement funds, illegal immigration crushing wages, and corrupt politicians’ tax scams dragging on without action. From Sanford and Son nostalgia to Guatemala’s strict residency rules, why are only American values not respected? Comment below and subscribe.

Join me as I navigate the intricacies of securing permanent residency in Guatemala, sharing insights on the immigration process. I break down the cost of obtaining apostilles, certifications, and notaries that your Latin lawyer will submit to the Guatemalan government, as well as the timelines involved, providing valuable insights for anyone considering a similar move to Guatemala. You can explore the realities of expat life and gain essential information to know before moving to Guatemala.

f you're a federal retiree looking for the best retirement activities, then this video is for you! From travel to hobbies to financial planning, we'll cover it all. Start living your best retirement life today!

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Uncover 5 brutal life lessons every man must know to not just survive, but truly thrive! Passed down from man to man, brother to brother, father to son, Boomer Doug shares invaluable wisdom gained from years of hard work, overcoming cancer battles, and his incredible expat journey to Guatemala. From the dangers of burnout to the truth that fun doesn’t equal happiness, these lessons resonate whether you're rich or poor. Get ready to feel the impact anywhere you go!

Unpacking Maryland’s proposed soda tax chaos! HB 1469—a 2-cent-per-ounce hit on Coke, Gatorade, even Diet Pepsi. Lawmakers swear it’s for kids and a $3 billion budget mess, but with Fed layoffs piling up and grocery bills soaring, something stinks. This nanny-state tax grab could break Marylanders’ backs, from lost restaurant jobs to business flights and residents bolting. Seattle’s tax flopped, Philly’s slammed the poorest—Maryland’s next? Your state? I’ve seen bad ideas at the Agency—this one’s a scam in a can. I lay out cascading risks the bill’s sponsor ignores—jobs, economy, exodus. Watch for breakdowns, wallet hits, and a warning you can’t miss. Subscribe—don’t skip the numbers!