Category: Family

Here’s Why You Should Really Get An Insurance NOW

One of the most compelling stories about life insurance that I’ve heard when I first joined Sun Life in 2017 was that of one of our branch Manager’s first clients way back in 1993.  His first client was in his early 20’s, single, and was his family’s bread winner.  He got life insurance with a coverage of Php 1,000,000 with an annual payment of about Php 10,000 or so, payable every quarter – or about Php 2,500 per quarter. 

After getting insured and paying for the first 2 quarters, he went on an out-of-town beach outing with his friends.  Unfortunately, he accidentally drowned.  That left his family without a breadwinner: his parents don’t have jobs or a business, his younger sister is still finishing accounting studies in college, and they were just renting the house where they were living in at that time. Continue reading Here’s Why You Should Really Get An Insurance NOW

Note To OFW Families: Your Saving Habits Mean A Lot To Your Loved Ones Abroad

Did you know that managing your budget wisely is one of the smartest and most thoughtful ways to show love and appreciation for a family member who works overseas?

Daily work routine can be draining for an overseas Filipino but seeing the family enjoy every possible comfort is sometimes enough source of relief amidst all the exhaustion. When overseas Filipinos see that their families spend a bit too much, they tend to feel the lack of appreciation for all their hard work.

When you save portions of the received money and spend it thoughtfully, you prove to be  trustworthy and reliable. Your money saving habits are a sign  that your loved one’s hard work is valued and you’re not leaving them alone in sacrificing to provide for a better life for your family.

If you want to start showing more love for the family member who works abroad, here are a few things that you can consider: Continue reading Note To OFW Families: Your Saving Habits Mean A Lot To Your Loved Ones Abroad

Top 5 Money Decisions People Wish They Did Not Make Last Christmas

With just a few days before the happiest day in the universe, many people are starting to count their remaining cash from their once seem never-ending hard-earned commissions, bonuses, and other windfalls. Wala yata talagang forever.

And since the year 2017 is about to end, you also need to check your budget for the New Year’s Eve celebration. Meron pa ba natitira? (Do you still have remaining cash?).

Here are some bad money decisions that many people made during the last Christmas season. Take time to read and learn not how to be penniless before and after Christmas day. Continue reading Top 5 Money Decisions People Wish They Did Not Make Last Christmas