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
AS we enter Fire Prevention Month, a period marked by heightened awareness of fire safety and preparedness, it’s crucial to protect our physical environment from wildfires and safeguard our financial well-being from potential economic fires. Just as this season’s hot and dry conditions increase the risk of fires, economic factors can also create explosive situations … Read more
AS the roses wilt and the Valentine’s Day chocolates are reduced to mere wrappers, February marks a transition from the euphoria of romantic gestures to the steadiness of everyday life. While the love and affection shared during this time are cherished, it’s also an opportune moment to redirect our attention to a different kind of … Read more
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
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
You’re listening to a very powerful motivational speaker inside a huge conference room. Before ending his talk, he throws out this question: “Who wants to become successful?” Everybody’s hand goes up in the air, which leaves you no option but to raise yours as well. After all, who doesn’t want to become accomplished in the … Read more
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
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