The OFW Issue
TABLE OF CONTENTS
FEATURES
Edu Manzano: Playing and Winning His Game
With a booming TV career and a flood of endorsements, the celebrity actor and host (and Optical Media Board chairperson) proves his staying power
By Lynda C. Corpuz
OFW Riches
Toiling for years and nothing to show for it? Learn ways to maximize — and grow — your earnings while working overseas
By Lynda C. Corpuz
Property Payoffs
The current property boom may be showing some signs of a slow down, but savvy investors can make money in up and down markets. Here are seven ways to profit from real estate
By Carlos Gonzales
The Economics of Building Your Own Home
10 ways to save money without cutting corners
By Ma. Esther Salcedo-Posadas
Save on Food Bills
Everybody needs food. The question is how much can you afford to shell out to satisfy your and your family’s hunger?
By Ruth Manimtim-Floresca
How to Get Out Of Debt
It’s tough to pay off our obligations. But go back to the root of the problem, be willing to pay, and take it one step at a time
By Chinkee Tan
EASY MONEY
INDEX
ASK THE EXPERTS
RFP Money Makeover
Big Spender
By Charles Andrew S. Amoroso
Financial Planner
Teaching Your Children to Fish
By Efren Cruz
Portfolio
Greenmail
By Francisco Liboro
Family Finance
When Pain Is Good
By Salve Duplito
MY MONEY STORY
The House That Fried Chicken Built
The third generation of the family behind Max’s continues traditions while introducing new things, making this beloved Filipino restaurant a continuing success
By Jim T. Fuentebella as told to Tina Arceo-Dumlao
Into I.T.
An outstanding attitude towards labor and learning has spelled success for this technopreneur
By Fernando Contreras Jr. as told to Regina G. Posadas
Confessions of a Homeschooler
A devoted mother of four finds her true calling as a full-time teacher to her kids
By Maripi de Leon as told to Regina G. Posadas
THE BOTTOM LINE
10 Ways to Lower Your Home Insurance Costs
Your home is one of the most important things you need to insure. It’s also one of the most expensive. Learn how to cut your home insurance premiums
By Carlos Gonzales
Remittance Services
Remitting money to beneficiaries from abroad is one of the biggest expenses of OFWs. Now, the old ways of bringing home loads of cash through a friend or using a costly agent are giving way to newer, cheaper, and more high-tech services
By Lynda C. Corpuz
SMART SPENDER
Best Value Condos to Watch Out For
Residential condominiums are a dime a dozen. Some are cheap and many are just too much. We found 12 pre-selling properties that offer excellent value for your money
By Amabella Jimenez
Choosing an AUV
Asian Utility Vehicles are popular among Filipinos. Here’s what’s on the market
By Tina Arceo-Dumlao
10 Boo-Boos When Buying a Budget Laptop
Yes, nowadays you can get a P25,000 notebook, but what do you get in return? Here’s how to separate the good deals from the lemons
By Carlos Gonzales
Fly High with Low Air Fares
With low and even zero basic airline fares, flying has become a lot more affordable. But there are the other costs and compromises. Are they really good deals?
By Tina Arceo-Dumlao
HERE’S A FINAL TIP
Buying Your Dream Home
By Atty. Romero F.S. Quimbo