While on a jeepney ride from our place to the downtown area, I overheard another passenger’s conversation with an older lady and a not so young lady sitting next to each other.. It intrigued me big time. The traffic did not bother me, that’s the good thing. Lol. Thank God. The conversation goes: Older lady talking: Her son […]
Why a 13a Visa might be right for you
Over the past couple of weeks, Dave Starr has done a nice job of looking at different visas that you can have that will allow you to stay in the Philippines for the long term. A while back, he looked at the Balikbayan Privilege program (many call it a Balikbayan Visa – including me – […]
Remember Me
I e-mailed Bob Martin, you might know him as “Mindanao Bob” but I know him as “Fearless Leader Bob” but anyway I e-mailed that guy and told him I was knocking on deaths door. I’m talking viral flu not bottled flu. I informed him about my life hanging by a thread and there would be […]
Entertainment Options
2016 has, unexpectedly, turned into a year of options in the Martin household. Entertainment options! About a month ago, Aaron wrote an article about how Netflix was launching in the Philippines. At first, we didn’t think much about it, and didn’t even consider signing up. Well, they did launch in the Philippines, I believe it […]
F A T C A + U
The questions keep rolling in. After a little research to ensure current information, the answers roll right back out. With many clients sending their tax information to me early this year, things are starting to get pretty busy. Time for researching is at a premium, so when help comes along from the IRS, it’s welcome. […]
It Happens
Albeit as I get older it happens more than I care to admit, s senior moment, it slipped my mind or the old Navy term “Major Brain fart” But here I was on Saturday morning ready to send an article to Fearless Leader Bob, and when I opened my LiP Pending folder a blank page […]