When I decided to apply for housing loan in the Philippines, I realized how important it is to have a Philippine bank account. That’s not what I thought when I was offered to open an account while having PDOS. I declined and so I had to find out how an OFW can open a Philippine […]
Sending Money Abroad Through Canadian Banks
I noticed that Canadian banks have recognized the need of service to allow newcomers to send money overseas. Honestly I’ve never sent money to the Philippines directly from any of my Canadian bank accounts. So far I’ve used: Online international money transfer service like PayPal and TransferWise Remittance centers in Calgary Tip: You can also […]
Paying the Appraisal Fee of Security Bank Housing Loan
Last month I wrote about my experience on how an OFW can apply for Security Bank Housing Loan. Whether you plan to avail of the service of Security Bank or other banks, I’m sure you’ll pick up some tips that you can also apply in buying a house. I can tell you now that it […]
Should I Apply for Rogers Platinum Mastercard?
I’ve been asking myself if I should apply for Rogers Platinum Mastercard since I’ve been looking for a credit card for all of my side hustle expenses. The expenses include hosting, domain, software, office supplies and other expenses that is necessary. I’ve noticed that I’ve spent so much on software or gadgets more than the […]
Should I Accept the Pre-Approved Line of Credit
Recycling is one of the habits I am able to develop because I moved to Canada. I love to fill up the blue bin with flyers I hardly read and newspaper I quickly scan to look for vegetarian recipe. A few weeks ago, I almost thought of throwing a letter from TD Canada Trust. It’s […]
How an OFW Can Apply for Security Bank Housing Loan
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. […]