It’s time to stop ignoring the elephant in the room. I should do something about my Pag-IBIG Regular Savings and MP2 that stop earning dividends. Typically every year, my regular savings and MP2 receive dividends at the end of the year (December 31). But in past few years I didn’t get any. Last Dividends Received […]
Investing
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 […]
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 […]
What are the Term Life Insurance Plans in the Philippines
A few months ago, I was venting how hard it is to find a term insurance in the Philippines. My sibling found a suitable whole life and health insurance but it’s costly. I knew there has to be an affordable term life insurance in the Philippines. These could be elusive but definitely not extinct. So […]
Why is it Hard to Find a Term Insurance in the Philippines?
When I started driving, I had no qualm in getting a car insurance. It’s a necessity, but when it comes to life insurance it took me a lot of reading to finally choose the right term insurance that fits my needs. So I became a buy term invest the difference (BYID) advocate. I walk the […]
How to Transfer TD e-Series to Questrade
When I started index investing in Canada, I was fortunate like many others to find the model portfolio of Dan Bartoloti on Canadian Couch Potato. I was able to choose the portfolio that helped me start while learning instead of worrying that I didn’t know enough. That investment portfolio is TD e-Series (mutual fund) placed […]