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Investing in real estate for OFWs

Being an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) means working to support your loved ones back home; however, it also means preparing for a future where you no longer need to leave them behind. Find out how you can earn by owning or investing in property. In this article, we’ve highlighted some of the common ways you can generate income through residential real estate.


mandat kabayan Par Jessica Santiago 2 janvier 2024 0 Commentaires
Top 10 online scams OFWs should know

10 online scams OFWs should know

Overseas Filipino workers endure the challenges of being far from their families to make a living, and there are people out there waiting to trick them into giving their hard-earned money away. To prevent falling into a fraudster’s trap, here are the 10 online scams OFWs should know.In the past, scams usually happened face to face, but now these crimes have found their way into the internet.


mandat kabayan Par Jessica Santiago 11 Décembre 2023 0 Commentaires
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OWWA loan: What it is and how to get it

For overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who plan on coming home one day, it’s important that they secure their financial future in the Philippines. They can do this by saving and practising proper financial management. But they’ll also need a way to grow their wealth. To do this, some OFWs choose to invest with their trusted banks, while other more enterprising Filipinos add to their savings and investments by opening their own businesses.


mandat kabayan Par Jessica Santiago 3 novembre 2023 0 Commentaires
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What is insurance?

Insurance is a form of financial protection from unexpected life events. Instead of footing the whole bill for repairs, legal fees, medical procedures, or loss, insurance covers a portion of the cost and saves you from taking a chunk out of your savings during emergencies.


mandat kabayan Par Jessica Santiago 20 octobre 2023 0 Commentaires
what is inflation

What is inflation and how does it affect OFWs?

Inflation is when the cost of what you buy goes up over time while the value of your money goes down. For example, while buying groceries, you notice you’ve been spending more money on the same items you bought last year. At the same time, movies, food deliveries, and clothes have become more expensive, so there have been fewer nights out than before.


mandat kabayan Par Jessica Santiago 10 mai 2023 0 Commentaires
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Growing your savings with an SSS PESO Fund – Everything Filipinos need to know

When thinking about the future, it’s always good to have some savings set aside for emergencies, goals, and needs. The Philippine Social Security System (SSS) and the SSS PESO Fund will help your money grow ready for when you need it.


mandat kabayan Par Jessica Santiago 16 février 2023 0 Commentaires
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