To provide the needs and to secure the family's future. This is the most common reason why many Filipinos decide to work abroad. But as an Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) working overseas is not just about securing our family's needs, it is also about protecting ourselves and preparing for our own future or retirement.
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For OFWs, saving money is not enough, we should invest and make our money works for us in the future. How can we do this? By hard work and discipline and of course by following this four effective financial tips especially made for OFWs.
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1. Money Management
Yes, your family back home needs the money, but it does not mean you will send all your salary to them. As the one who earns, it is important that you master how to segregate your earnings. Set a portion of your salary for your family, for your personal and basic needs like daily expenses, for your bills and the most important for your savings or emergency fund.
By doing this you need to master self-discipline when it comes to money. This is the number one key not just for your own personal protection as an OFW but also for your family's future.
Read: 5 Financial Tips for Families of OFWs
Yes, your family back home needs the money, but it does not mean you will send all your salary to them. As the one who earns, it is important that you master how to segregate your earnings. Set a portion of your salary for your family, for your personal and basic needs like daily expenses, for your bills and the most important for your savings or emergency fund.
By doing this you need to master self-discipline when it comes to money. This is the number one key not just for your own personal protection as an OFW but also for your family's future.
Read: 5 Financial Tips for Families of OFWs
2. Choose Safe Channels When Sending Remittances Home
OFW send money back home almost every month. When sending your remittances, avoid these three things;
- Physical transfer through people or "padala"
- Sending money to your family through another person's bank account
- Sending money through the mail
Read: 7 Tips for OFWs to Save Money When Transferring Funds Overseas
3. Get a life insurance coverage
Have you ever wonder what will happen to your family in case of your disability or untimely death? This is the main reason why insurance exists. If you have financial protection, you are confident that your family is secured whatever happens to you while working abroad.
Read: Life Insurance For Only P150.00 Per Month
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Read: OFW Medical Health Insurance Card For Only P1,600 A Year
Read: Free Insurance For The OFWs, Just By Saving And Sending Remittances
4. Save
This is a very common financial tip. To save for the future. But unfortunately, many OFWs end up without savings and still working in spite of old age because of the family back home that still depends on their earning. Do not ever think that working abroad with a big salary is forever! While earning big, save money for emergency funds.
It is hard to be away from your family but it is harder if you cannot support yourself when you are old and no longer capable of working. Make sure to set aside even a small amount every month. Pay yourself first before paying for anything else.
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