Dannyroc3
American looking for information about Vietnam
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If I knew then what I know now... by bhspence
One of the more common issues I see with expatriates is delayed pension planning.Strong income years often pass without a clear structure in place.The impact is rarely immediate 鈥� but becomes significant over time.Those early years matter more ...
@bhspence I will share a big loser of an investment: Through work I bought some eee savings bonds. I have had those thing for decades and the last I checked, they still were not mature. And only certain banks will cash them?They are still in a ... Read More
No gas Motor bikes- what will it mean? by Dannyroc3
If Gas bikes are banned in major cities it would seem there would be a price drop in the second hand bike market.It seems like an unworkable venture but....
@Aidan in HCMC Yes I would consider. I tend to like gas but if the sun is setting on them鈥�.. Read More
No gas Motor bikes- what will it mean? by Dannyroc3
If Gas bikes are banned in major cities it would seem there would be a price drop in the second hand bike market.It seems like an unworkable venture but....
Are there any plans to expand the gas-bike ban to second-tier cities?It could be if someone was buying a new bike and lives in a larger city, they should think twice before buying gas.I am thinking of buying a bike and the thought crossed my mind. Read More
How's The Weather Where You Are? by Aidan in HCMC
Got a notice of "Severe Weather Alert" for the next 5 or 6 days.
Speaking of heat, I was in BienHoa last night for fireworks, it was as high as 99..... Thats actually a very nice city, but its always a little hotter than where I am now. Read More
If I knew then what I know now... by bhspence
One of the more common issues I see with expatriates is delayed pension planning.Strong income years often pass without a clear structure in place.The impact is rarely immediate 鈥� but becomes significant over time.Those early years matter more ...
MAybe there are two kinds of people-Those who can delay gratification now for a future reward.Those whose interests are more immediate.I was in the first category, always debt-free and a saver but didint know how investing worked... and didint know ... Read More
Taking a dog to Vietnam by Nick Dunning
Hi Everyone. New here. I am planning to move to Vietnam permanently to teach English. I want to take my dog (small chihuahua) with me. I know this is do-able, but I am concerned that I won't find anywhere to live. I am planning on Hanoi - which i ...
@Phap tri Yeah the place across the street from my last apt had "dog meat" (or something to that effec)t on the sign. I thought my GF was joking so I checked. Read More
Living in Nha Trang as an expat long term. Need info. by Rudi67jr
Hi all,This has probably been done to death on this forum, but I really need info on how to live long term in Vietnam, especially in Nha Trang.I am 67 years old, I'm Dutch and retired now. Have been to Thailand many times and wanted to retire there, ...
I lived in nha Trang for a few months, it鈥檚 a really great place. When you look at the map, you鈥檒l see a bridge towards the north, if you cross that bridge and go up towards that island there鈥檚 a cluster of high rises that are ... Read More
Tax service for US returns by Yes006508
Hi, I'm an US expat living in Vietnam. Can someone recommend a tax service in the HCMC area who can assist me in preparing my personal US tax returns. Thanks
For the last five years I just gather my statements (JPG pdfs) and email my US tax guy the info, then I call, we go over it and I E-file that way. Read More
No gas Motor bikes- what will it mean?
If Gas bikes are banned in major cities it would seem there would be a price drop in the second hand bike market.It seems like an unworkable venture but.... Read More
VN Stock market.
While discussing some stock market topics with someone, I was asked how the VN stock market works.Not that I would get involved but how it works for locals? Do they have the equiv of an S&P500? Can people just open an account on line?A related ... Read More
E visa before Tet by Dannyroc3
I am trying to decide when I want to return to VN. I am reluctant to buy airfare first. But with Tet coming, I am wondering what date I should apply by.What dates will the Evisa dept not be working?
I did get the Visa, it took about 8 days. By the time it came in and then the ice storm hit, flight prices jumped up of course. That delayed my departure by more than 2 weeks. (wasted visa days.) Read More
A love story! (and money related question) by WillyBaldy
I thought this forum haven't had a post about relationships for quite a while now so I'm jumping head first with my own post 馃槀So, to try to keep this short, I'm a 50 years old Canadian guy who was married to a Vietnamese woman from Saigon ...
If you start sending money regularly, you kinda make a commitment and then her motivation, "might* be swayed by the antisipation of incoming money. So if you or her should desire to back-away, (while you are in CN) you will feel obligated to keep ... Read More
E visa before Tet by Dannyroc3
I am trying to decide when I want to return to VN. I am reluctant to buy airfare first. But with Tet coming, I am wondering what date I should apply by.What dates will the Evisa dept not be working?
@OceanBeach92107 I never thought of using one of the visa-run agents. I just did my evisa today so hopefully everything will be ok. Read More
E visa before Tet by Dannyroc3
I am trying to decide when I want to return to VN. I am reluctant to buy airfare first. But with Tet coming, I am wondering what date I should apply by.What dates will the Evisa dept not be working?
@Aidan in HCMC I'm basically trying to decide what day, its a little complicated because I would like to fly to tx, spend a few days with family and then continue on to VN. I also have to find a reasonable flight with a reasonable number of flight ... Read More
E visa before Tet
I am trying to decide when I want to return to VN. I am reluctant to buy airfare first. But with Tet coming, I am wondering what date I should apply by.What dates will the Evisa dept not be working? Read More