When we were in school, it was not only parents but also noteworthy students who were grade-conscious. Exam results, medals, and recognition became the bases for favors, especially during shopping sprees. Grades turned out to be the ultimate bargaining power! Students who were described as carefree and infamous, on the other hands, were the ones … Read more
Sa isang OFW, kung ang pag-alis ng bansa ang pinaka-mabigat na pakiramdam, ang pag-uwi naman ang pinakamasayang yugto. Sa mahabang panahon ng aking pagbabarko, hindi ko pa rin nagawang masanay sa ganitong “cycle of emotions,” iiyak tuwing aalis, hindi naman makatulog pag pauwi na. Sa aming mga marino, ang pinaka hihintay naming balita ay kung … Read more
Do you think about your retirement? How’s it gonna be? For some, it’s a question of “how do you enjoy this stage?” but for many, it’s “how will you survive this?”. Let’s talk about how you can prepare for your retirement. So, how much budget will you need in your Golden Years? You might know … Read more
You want to invest. You can invest. But you are not sure if this is the right move for you. You are afraid that you might lose your hard-earned money in a blink of an eye. Don’t worry, I know the feeling. That’s exactly what I felt before and I’m here to help you know … Read more
Well, financial planning by definition is a long term process of wisely managing your finances so that you can achieve your dreams and goals. That means, financial planning is NOT an overnight success. So if somebody approaches you telling you to invest in something and you will have a guaranteed 20%-40% earnings or even double … Read more
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
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
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
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
According to Lou Holtz; if you are bored with life, if you don’t get up every morning with a burning desire to do things—you don’t have enough goals. The question is, “para kanino at para saan nga ba ang dahilan nang ating pag gising sa umaga?” Experts say that brain is a goal-seeking organism. Ano … Read more