The Reason Why You Don’t Get What You Want

We keep on wanting many things in life. In fact, because of too many wants, we fail to see what we are already getting. Nowadays, people in social media keep on talking about financial independence. The subject on personal finance becomes the most talked-about topic. But despite of all the information we are getting on … Read more

How can I help my Child be Financially Independent in the Future

This article is written by Evangeline Villaverde of Cardinal Buoy Financials Our children need a lot of guidance in every aspect of their lives that’s why we as parents are encouraged to have quality time with them. We are directed to train our children in the way we want them to become so that when … Read more

How to Find the Right Career for You

This article is written by Joanne Alorro of Cardinal Buoy Financials If we are to describe what’s the best job for us, many of us will say it’s the high-paying job. Of course we need to be well-compensated for our hard work. But I am also pretty sure that a lot will say it should … Read more

The Hindrance to Success

I’ve done countless “Financial Planning for the Fast Changing World” seminars. I started educating and inspiring people when I was still boarding a ship. Now, I’m doing this advocacy not only for OFWs but as well as for all people who are looking for ways to reach financial independence. In all honesty, all of my … Read more

Favoritism Sucks: A real story of Estate Planning Disaster

One of the perks in being a financial planner is that you get to hear different real life stories on how Filipinos value family legacy, specifically inheritance of family estate. If there’s one thing that really brands a Filipino style of estate planning it’s gonna to be the ridiculous privilege of the “favorite offspring” and … Read more

Start the Year With The Right Financial Mindset

After months of saving money for the holidays and draining your bank account within few days, you have to face the fact that reality bites – you have to pay all consumer debts you have incurred during the season Natapos na ang napakagulong schedule mo, umalis na ang mga nagbakasyon sa bahay nyo, at unti-unti … Read more

Pasko na OFW ko, miss na kita, balik ka na FOR GOOD.

Hindi ko kayang i-describe kung gaano ang sayang nararamdaman ko habang tinitignan ko ang bunso kong anak na si Alisa na tumatalon-talon. Tuwang-tuwa syang salubungin kami ng nanay nya nang isang araw na galing kami ng Dapitan Arcade, namili ng mga Christmas decors para sa papalapit na kapaskuhan. Lalong natuwa si Alisa ng sagutin ko … Read more

What You Don’t Know About Estate Planning Can Hurt Your Family

One afternoon, at one of my financial planning seminars, I asked my participants, “what is estate tax?”. A number of participants replied in unison, “it’s the tax we pay every year!” Although, many Filipinos nowadays are well aware of the fundamental concept of financial planning, many are still ill-educated when it comes to estate planning. … Read more

Whatcha Gonna Do With That 13th Month Pay?

People making lists Buying special gifts It’s a time to be kind To one and all It’s that time of year When the malls are near And you wish you Could have more To buy all presents From a store I know we all know ‘Give Love on Christmas Day’ by heart. But I messed … Read more

CC: OSCAR FOXTROT WHISKEY (OFW)

Aim high. Climb the ladder to success. Reach for the stars. These are the common catchphrases we hear while growing up and finding our own place in the world. Wired as we are to raise our heads up in the society norm and to prove worth in the real world , many of our countrymen … Read more