I turned into a new leaf. Signing up to every Canadian Rewards Programs isn’t one of my hobbies anymore. When I was a newcomer in the Canadian soil, I am thrilled to spot opportunity to collect rewards points of any stores that have a cashier who remembers to offer their program. “Would you like to […]
Personal Finance
Where to Get the Best Foreign Currency Exchange in Calgary
Since last month, I’ve been slacking in posting blog posts not because I am in a binge-watching camp. I was busy planning my first trip to Cambodia, it’s the second SouthEast Asian country that I will visit. (Philippines, is the first. It’s where I was born.) As of now, I’m done with the booking and […]
Why OFWs Should have a Philippine Bank Account
One of the tasks on my to-do list before I leave the Philippines was to buy a luggage on sale. Not huge and heavy but enough to withstand the long flight and handling (more like tossing) of airport staff. And another on my list was to open a bank account in the Philippines. I found […]
2018 Financial Review – An Expensive Year
When I started tracking my expenses five years ago using the free spreadsheet from Squawkfox, I knew that it would make a huge impact to my personal finance. It did. I was able to save a lot and later worked harder to increase my income with side hustle and constant learning. This year, apart from […]
Metrobank Foreign Branches
I included the list of Metrobank foreign branches for those who wants to open a Metrobank account in Canada or other countries. For those who have successfully open an account, do let us know in the comment. Your confirmation will encourage others to have a Philippine bank account without needing to go home. Many Filipinos […]
How to Open a Metrobank Account in Canada
What makes blogging a rewarding side hustle (or full-time job, hopefully) is the opportunity to learn from you. It’s such a great way to start the year. So the credit for this post goes to a reader who shared the information on how to open a Metrobank account in Canada on my post about opening […]