Budget Now, Invest for the Future: Finding Balance This Holiday Season

Psst… hindi ka nag-iisa. Kung pakiramdam mo na parang hindi mo alam kung paano pagkakasyahin ang budget ngayong holidays habang iniisip pa rin kung paano makapag-invest para sa future, maraming nakaka-relate sa’yo. Hindi madali ang pagsabayin ang mga bagay na nagpapasaya sa pamilya ngayon at ang mga hakbang para sa kanilang kinabukasan. Alam namin, Christmas … Read more

Redefining Retirement for Modern Filipinos

RETIREMENT — once seen as a sunset, a slow fade into the twilight years of life — is being reimagined by modern Filipinos. Today, retirement is not just about resting after decades of hard work; it’s about embracing a new dawn full of opportunities to reinvent oneself, pursue passions and live life with renewed purpose. … Read more

Navigating high inflation and managing education costs

AS Filipinos brace for another year of financial uncertainty, continuous high inflation remains a pressing concern. This economic challenge not only affects everyday expenses but also adds significant pressure on personal finances, especially with the incoming tuition fee season for the new school year. The reality of high inflation High inflation impacts every facet of … Read more

Strategies for preventing financial losses during times of inflation

THE recent collapse of banks in the United States and Europe left many people worried about the safety of their own finances. Last March 10, US Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC) took control of Silicon Valley Bank. Two days after, FDIC shut down Signature Bank after a run on its deposits by customers. Then on … Read more

Retiring during rising inflation

MOST Filipinos rely on social security for their retirement. However, despite the evidence in the past that depending on the government retirement program will surely lead us to despondent golden years. Still, from generation to generation, this is a considerable debate about whether to invest in it or just be faithful for the future. Of … Read more

Investing during war time

As investors, we know too well that volatility is part of the game, whether it is war or time of peace. That is why it is a good investment to have an alternative asset that will add to your diversification, which will then help reduce overall portfolio volatility. And now is a good time for you to check the health condition of your portfolio.

The Best Christmas Gift

Celebrations are a quick translation for “Christmas season’ for many Filipinos. Many Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and seafarers also come home to their families for this annual merry making. This 2020 however, celebrations might not be the same due to the lingering effects of the pandemic on the Philippines. What could be the best way … Read more

The Right Financial Decisions For Your Child’s Education During This Pandemic – Ano Ba Ang Tamang Paraan Ng Pag Gastos Sa Pag Aaral Ng Anak Natin Ngayon Taon

Ano Ba Ang Tamang Paraan Ng Pag Gastos Sa Pag Aaral Ng Anak Natin Ngayon Taon. DEPED has recently announced a shocking decision, classes have been moved again on October 5, 2020. This has added more confusion to an already confusing school year for all of us here in the Philippines, especially when it comes to our budget for their education.

Stop Running The Rat Race and Start Living A Life

Many people are losing jobs every day for reasons beyond their control. Even if you have a great position right now, it might not be there in six months. Like the Philippine weather that could change any time and become increasingly difficult to predict, the concept of job security is becoming obsolete. I had been … Read more

The Attitude That Stops Us From Becoming Rich

In most of the financial planning seminars that I have conducted, I’ve always asked the audience, “Who among you want to be rich?” Definitely, all hands would be up. No one dreams of being poor. My next question, “Who among you are willing to do whatever it takes to be rich?” Still all of them … Read more