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Old 11-24-2023, 12:02 AM   #16 (permalink)
redpoint5
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Originally Posted by Ecky View Post
That, and I've effectively arranged my life such that money has ceased to be an issue. It isn't that I'm wealthy (far from it), but moving overseas increased my salary, slashed my cost of living, and cut my taxes. I have no car insurance, no medical insurance, food costs half as much
Is food really less expensive in Kiwi country? I'm assuming the bulk of taxation is payroll taxes if you're not paying through the nose for various insurances and you're retired or something?

As much of a fan of efficiency as I am, I might be even more interested in legally gaming a system that has exploitable advantages.
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