Don’t get confuse with the title. There’s something for you to discover in this post. You’ll see. Although I emphasize that you can send money to the Philippines from Canada, the different ways that you’ll learn on how to remit money can help you in one way or another wherever you are. How to Send […]
My Grandmother is on Her Way to Become a Centenarian
My siblings were able to update and send me photos of our grandmother’s birthday through social media. She turned 97 years old. Ancient wonder. From World War I and II to this day of Internet and ever-changing gizmos, my grandmother witness it all. Her resilience inspired me to ponder about health, longevity, relationship, and personal […]
Can an OFW Invest in Cooperatives in the Philippines?
I was afraid that my favourite rainbow-coloured treat would ran out in my school cooperative. It’s either the supply or what was left from my “baon” was so little. Breaks were fun whenever I get to enjoy sweets. Add decades to my existence; I still have sweet tooth and my interest range from dessert to […]
Should I Use a Sick Day if I am Fit to Work?
As a full-time employee I am qualified to join a Group RRSP, a way for my employer to give free money for my retirement fund while I also contribute (thought not equally) each payday. I am also eligible to use a sick day (or sick leave). It means that I can get paid although I […]
Too Soon to Go: Saving My Ripped Pants
While I was working I heard a familiar sound. It’s a sound of my pants getting rip; my phone was caught into something causing the pocket to break apart. Just like the old days of my childhood. It used to happen to all of my shorts when I was a kid playing patintero or tumbang […]
My Full-Time Employee Benefit: Group RRSP with Manulife
Recently I took advantage of the opportunity to participate in a group RRSP at work. (I also have a personal RRSP with Canadian ETFs.) The group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (GRRSP) is managed by Manulife. I can choose what type of mutual funds I want to invest in an RRSP. How Does a Group RRSP […]
Free Download: My Notes of The Lazy Investor
As part of doing digital minimalism, I am scanning written notes that is older than this blog. Looking at my notes, I somehow miss the times I write (and doodle) on my notebook as a student. I still like to take notes as a working adult; but this time, from books that I am passionate […]