Philippines, our beloved country, is now under a very stressful situation. War on Drugs, Senate and House hearings and even colorful headlines of both local and international media. To all ordinary people like me who just watch and wait for something to happen, we wonder what can we do to help? How can we all…
About: Pinky De Leon-Intal, MD, RFC
Author Archives: Pinky De Leon-Intal, MD, RFC
What are the Differences Between Health Insurance, HMO and PhilHealth?
So many people are getting confused over Health insurances, HMO and PhilHealth in our country. Many think that they are all the same. Under the same industry or provider. Let me tell you the differences that they have. Let us start with its basic meaning: Health Insurance – these are health care benefits that are…
No Spouse, No Kids. How to Grow old Alone?
Thirty years ago, Nick, a free spirited corporate employee. Rose from his ranks from being a low profile worker to a high profile boss. Thanks to his a lot of free time to do unlimited over times and even extending on weekends for work. That’s how he likes it. No spouse, no kids. Freedom. Important…
Couples Getaway: Lessons Applied on Finance
“Dear Dr. Pinky, I want to ask for advice on how to deal with financial issues with my spouse. We are married for 11 years and still we cannot talk about our financial problems and issues. He is not a risk taker and I am the one who always finds way in order to meet…
Top 14 Illnesses of a Financially Sick Filipino
I have been a financial consultant and a medical doctor at the same time for 6 years now. Whenever people ask me what is my specialty, I always jokingly say, “My Specialty is Healing Financial Sick People.” Through the years in this business, I have diagnosed a lot of financial illnesses most Filipinos have,…
Internet Safety: How to know if a Finance Website/Blog Could be Trusted?
We are now living in a dynamic, complicated online world. We buy groceries, pay bills, buy plane tickets, trade stocks, transfer money, and do almost any financial transaction online, through the internet using your computer or cellphone. “Identity Theft” is becoming more common. What is Identity Theft? Identity Theft is a crime of obtaining the…
3 Reasons Why Your Housewife Needs Life Insurance Too
Life insurance is an essential financial foundation of a family. It provides financial protection to the family members left behind if the insured passes away, especially if the one is the breadwinner of the family. But thinking that life insurance is not important to the other one who stays at home (your housewife) is a…
How to Win the War? Filipino vs Debt
Winning the War: Filipino vs Debt Do you feel sometimes that no matter how much you earn, it is always not enough? Do you feel that even though you budget your money so many times, still, you can’t free some cash? If you do feel all those, then maybe you have debts? Am I Right?…
