The new year is here, and now is the perfect time to start looking ahead and planning your finances for 2023. Are you happy with how you’ve managed your spending in the past year, or is there something you must change? Now is the time to start reflecting. While New Year’s resolutions may seem cliché, starting good habits is always great, especially regarding the money you’re making as an overseas Filipino worker (OFW).
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Once you’ve saved up enough money for emergencies as well as your daily needs and wants, you should consider growing your wealth by investing your extra money. Doing this can help you achieve your long-term goals and prepare you for the life of your dreams. How? Well, savings alone won’t be enough after inflation, and what you can afford today may be more expensive in the future. Thus, putting some of your savings into investments could add to what you already have, leaving you with some extra cushioning for retirement.
After months or even years of working away from loved ones, overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) should have something set aside for the time when they finally come home to their families. For most, the first thing that comes to mind when it comes to building funds is saving, but while saving is one way to build your funds, it does not generate the high returns you would earn from investing.
Life as an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) is no walk in the park. in fact, you sacrifice time and energy away from home to give your loved ones the best life. So, when the time comes to reap the rewards of your labour, make sure everything was worth it by following these key money management tips.
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