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After you've gone - will your Asawa be ok?

Nov 9 2009, 10:45 PM EST by rmg_ronin2

Thread started: Nov 4 2009, 1:25 AM EST Watch

I have just read on another forum that Murf was on, that just a few days after he died, his wife Jen has no money, is not named on his bank account, so cannot withdraw funds and doesn't know how to claim (or even if indeed she can) his Army (Marine) pension. I find this totally unbelievable, that someone who knows he has a terminal illness & constantly proclaims his adoration for his wife, apparently, has made no plans for her financial well being after he has gone.

Am I the exception here? After all I hear so often that guys wont buy a house here because it wont be in their name. Like they don't trust their Asawa. I have made as many preparations as I can to ensure Dee will be ok after I have gone. Joint accounts here & back home. Named on my pension as next of kin etc.

There seems to be an attitude I cannot understand from some, of "I love her BUT I don't trust her with my money".

I hope time will show, I was wrong & Jen gets the financial support she has a right to but needing funds NOW to bury her husband is sad indeed. I hope all who visit this site do plan for the time that comes to us all & make sure that their loved ones a cared for in the short, medium & long terms.

Uzi

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By: rmg_ronin2, Nov 9 2009, 10:45 PM EST

Hi,

I'm also feeling mortality right now, don't know why, but have put sorting things into top gear for Debs just in case.

We don't have assets here yet as it is still too risky. My company and bank account overseas are solely in my name and must be, as I don't pay tax here but as a Philippines Citizen, Debs would - but - she has my bank account access codes and keyfob and I'm leaving standing instructions with the company sec in HK to transfer ownership to her on my demise. It's not just death - if I'm incapacitated, kidnapped, whatever - Debs must have access to the funds flow that keep us alive.

Locally the main account is my HSBC Makati and again, must be in my name for tax and security reasons, but she has access via ATM and Internet.

Today (by coincidence) she is off to open a UnionBank e-Wallet account that is one of the few that links to Paypal, allowing her to have a secondary income line that will also be a backup to mine in case my cavalier marketing gets my account blocked.

I subscribe to the "teaching someone how to fish rather than giving them a fish" mentality and we're busy doing that now. Campaigns Ltd, my company, is opening an "outsoruced services" division for internet marketers wanting routine tasks outsourced to the Philippines. Initially this is pure arbitrage - we have local contractors with good rep and Debs passes on the work to them, marking it up for her profit and managing the process. As she learns more of the techniques used, she has the option to switch tasks over to staff directly employed by her for the extra margin. A FedEx box arrived today from the UK with the first job and a VOIP phone on a client switchboard I've no idea how to use yet

But that for me is the key - teach Debs how to do enough of what I do to ensure the income flows after I'm gone

Cheers

Steve

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Keeping up with the 'Jones'. (page: 1 2)

Sep 1 2009, 10:08 PM EDT by uzicom

Thread started: Mar 1 2009, 2:02 AM EST Watch

I know it is common in the UK & US to be in constant competition with friends & more importantly with the neighbours. In the UK we call it keeping up with the Jones. If they get a better car, you have to. If they go somewhere expensive for a holiday, you have to outdo them, if they get....well you know what I mean.

Now this is all part of the rat race but I am amazed at how much of this goes on here too. Especially between Filipinas married to Foreigners and particularly between those who are retired.. So much bragging going on. How they had/have this in America. How they simply HAVE to have a party with 10 different meals on offer, etc etc.

My question, is it something that is common throughout the Philippines?

Uzi.

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Getting Married in Cebu

May 27 2009, 10:33 AM EDT by jemmans

Thread started: May 26 2009, 6:21 PM EDT Watch

Can anyone give me an idea as what is a realistic time frame once you are there. I have read about everything I need as far as paper work. But once there how fast can this be accomplished?

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