OFWguru Workabroad Blog

One of the most important things to do before you depart is to get your finances in order. Make sure that you have a good place to keep your money safe. Many banks have special offers for OFWs, here is a good overview:OFW Bank Accounts Read more

This article was first posted on www.ofwloans.ph  It is part of a mini-series to explain the details about OWWA loans. If you want to find out more about OWWA loans, you can find the whole series here: OWWA Loans  A Glimpse of What You Need to Know about OWWA Loan The ... Read more

After living and working abroad with little to no family with them, returning home for a vacation or during a holiday is a much-awaited event for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). OFWs want to make the most out of their short vacation, and this usually means eating out regularly and going on a... Read more

OFWs are leaving their families to find better job opportunities abroad to help support their loved ones. With their hard-earned money, they open savings account in the bank to earn interest. Others invest in mutual funds and real estate by buying house or condominium unit. However, investing in ... Read more

We usually consider OFWs and their families as the well-off individuals in the community. However, little do we know about their struggles while working outside the country or waiting for their loved ones to come home. Yes, the one working abroad earns more than his or her peers here in the c... Read more

There are more than 2 million Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) taking up employment in various parts of the globe – from nearby Singapore to far-flung European nations. Whichever part of the world you’re in, you’re bound to see a small goods store selling local products or a kapwa Pinoy ... Read more

Working abroad has both its ups and downs. Being based in a different country often leads to a higher salary, a brand new environment, and a newfound mindset that you gained by living away from the Philippines. It’s tempting for an OFW working abroad to feel like they have a ton of money; wal... Read more

Are you planning on getting an OFW or Seaman loan from a lending company for the first time? If you want to know the process and requirements you should be bringing with you, then you certainly have come to the right place. After numerous visits to different lending companies and interviews with ... Read more

Dubai is famous for being a tax-free mecca. Tax-free income in Dubai is a dream especially compared to the high taxes faced in the Philippines. A job in Dubai may afford OFWs a higher standard of living, with salaries not levied by income tax; OFWs enjoy the maximum of their salaries with the... Read more

With Php 1.20 trillion in OFW remittances sent last year, it’s puzzling why 1 out of 10 Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) remains financially broke. This is according to a 2011 study done by Social Enterprise Development Partnerships Inc. In addition, 80% of OFWs return to the Philippines with... Read more