In less than a week, I made two applications. First, I applied for Rogers Platinum Mastercard and got the result: I was approved. Hurray. (Just to let you know I applied for it for a valid business reason. Bakit parang defensive.) Second, my family and I have submitted the application for Security Bank housing loan. […]
Real Estate
I Tried the Security Bank Housing Loan Quiz
If you’ve been reading my blog, you’ll notice that I’ve been writing about Pag-IBIG. It is my first option in applying for a housing loan to buy my dream house (more of a first house). Recently I’m considering to loan from a bank. After trying some comparison sites, I found out that Security Bank has […]
I Unintentionally Paid Twice Online My Pag-IBIG Contribution
It’s one of those days, I should have paid attention before confirming an online transaction. And moving way back further, I should have updated my spreadsheet. Yes, I successfully paid my Pag-IBIG monthly contribution online . . . twice . . . for the same month (April). Obviously, it was NOT part of the plan. […]
How to Open a Philippine Bank Account in Canada
For such a long time, I’ve been curious on how to open a Philippine bank account in Canada through online banking. You see one of my money-related mistakes is not opening a bank account while I’m still in the Philippines. Now I’m realizing the consequences. But I’m not yet ready to give up because of […]
Pag-IBIG Offices Overseas
Learning the ins and outs of Pag-IBIG housing loan is challenging for OFWs. I often ask my family to inquire on my behalf but still it’s different if I could do it myself. I’ve been asking a lot questions online so I decided to collect the contact information of the Pag-IBIG offices overseas for OFWs. […]
Getting All the Pag-IBIG Housing Loan Requirements for OFW
A few weeks ago I received my favourite pasalubong from my siblings through a relative who went on a vacation in the Philippines. Then I also received some books that include my favourite personal finance book: Financial Planning for the Fast Changing World by Christopher G. Cervantes. I recommend this book to newbie investor and […]