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  • Budgeting 101: How to Manage Your Finances as an OFW

    03 October 2022


    Budgeting 101: How to Manage Your Finances as an OFW

    Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) choose to be far away from the Philippines to earn a decent living working in another country. To make the most out of their hard work, OFWs must properly manage their money while working abroad to support themselves and have enough money to send back home to their families.

    The fundamental principles regarding managing one's finances are similar across the world. However, there are certain things OFWs must know to maximize their earnings. This article will share actionable tips and tricks with OFWs like yourself who want to learn how to spend, manage, and save money.

    8 Tips and Tricks on OFW Finance Management

    1.   Think of your short and long-term goals

    Assessing your short- and long-term goals allows you to create a plan for achieving your objectives.

    Suppose your OFW contract is only for a couple of years, and you want to establish a business or invest in opportunities upon returning to the Philippines. In that case, knowing how much you need to save on top of your budget and family remittance is crucial. Accomplishing your short-term goals is necessary to fulfill your long-term plans, so you must determine both and ensure they align.

    2.   Stick to a budget

    One of the most critical aspects of money management, especially for OFWs, is having and sticking to a budget. If you don't know where to start regarding budgeting, financial experts recommend the "50/30/20" method, wherein 50% of funds go to needs, 30% to wants, and 20% to savings.

    You can change each category percentage depending on your needs, like subtracting from your leisure activities to allocate to necessities and savings. Whichever way you want to spread your money around ultimately depends on you.

    However, sticking to your budget is a must to accomplish all the financial goals you've set for yourself.

    3.   Have separate savings account for day-to-day expenses and remittances

    Once you've established a budget, track your daily expenses and remittances using different accounts instead of putting the money for them in one place.

    Monitoring the funds in each designated expense account lets you stick to your budget and financial priorities. If you find a particular account consistently needing higher allocations, you might need to adjust your budget.

    4.   Shop around for the best foreign exchange rates

    Before sending money to the Philippines, compare the rates between different money changers. Rates fluctuate unexpectedly, so monitoring the exchange rates is ideal for securing the best foreign exchange rates before remitting money to your family.

    You can also maximize your earnings by searching for cash transfer methods with lower fees. Although time-consuming, looking for opportunities to save on service charges, no matter how small they are, can go a long way.

    5.   Open a bank account at home

    One easy and simple way to budget your money is to open a bank account in the Philippines. If you should let someone else know about the account, choose a trustworthy person to safeguard the funds, which will serve as your emergency fund in case you need it.

    6.   Communicate your plan with your family

    To better execute your savings and remittance plan, it would be best to communicate this with your family so that everyone will be on the same page and understand why budget cuts are necessary.

    So, discuss your family's financial priorities, like school tuition, food, utility payments, house upkeep, and health care. Knowing what aspects to prioritize will make it easier for you and your family to allocate funds to these ends while still saving enough for the future.

    7.   Start investing

    No one wants to work forever, and investing your money while you have a steady income stream is a way to generate funds for your retirement savings and your family's financial stability.

    Apart from putting up a business, you can also try investing in the bond and stock market and hold them for the long term. The stock market is a high-risk, high-reward type of investment. However, if you know and constantly learn its evolving processes, investing in the stock market is an excellent way to make your money work for you.

    8.   Avoid using credit cards

    When you make a lot of money, it's easy to get tempted, especially if you have a credit card at your disposal. You might think you can quickly pay off your credit card bills, so you use your credit card when you need instant cash for a wide range of purchases. Unfortunately, that practice can lead to credit card debt.

    Since a credit card is easily accessible, it can be challenging to monitor how much you've spent unless you actively track each expense. Before long, you may have accumulated debt beyond your paying capabilities.

    If you want the cashless convenience that a credit card offers without the fees, you can try using a debit card or an e-wallet to help you with your spending needs.

    Overseeing Overseas Finances

    OFWs sacrifice so much to provide for their family. From working and living in a foreign country to spending a lot of time apart from their loved ones, OFWs endure all these challenges hoping to build a better life.

    Budgeting is essential to making OFWs' plans and dreams possible, and with these helpful tips, you will be able to budget your OFW finance the right way and maximize your earnings while working abroad.

    If you're looking for a reliable company that offers a comprehensive savings and life insurance plan, look no further than BPI AIA. A strategic alliance between two leading financial companies in the Philippines, BPI AIA's mission is to make insurance accessible and affordable for every Filipino. 

    Did you know?

    You can buy a life insurance at any BPI branch nationwide! Talk to a bancassurance sales executive now!

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    Critical Care Max will help you make more memories by providing financial aid during the early stages of a critical illness. This unit-linked life and health insurance plan offers assistance on your recovery. You can build a health fund that grows over time, depending on your chosen investment, to pay for other medical costs.

     

    In addition, it comes with a hospital confinement benefit that will replace lost income due to hospitalization. This daily cash benefit may also come with optional benefits like cash payout for surgery-related expenses, allowance for consultation fees, and many others.

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    Let your loved ones enjoy the fruits of your labor even when you’re no longer around. Build Estate Plus is a unit-linked protection plan that will cover your estate taxes after your passing so that you can ease your family’s burden.

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    It even gives you more benefits for having good health through the AIA Vitality program that adds 20% upfront coverage and supplemental benefits on your policy. 

     

     

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