This is an update of my last year’s post, The Top 10 Life Insurance Companies in the Philippines The most updated and most Unbiased Review (2012) New Update: Top 10 Life Insurance Companies in the Philippines 2015 It’s February 2015, the Insurance commission hasn’t yet released the 2014 ranking of the top insurance companies in…
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Stock Investing 101 The Simplest Guide in to Stock Investing Part 1
A group of mommies asking questions about stock investing prompted me to write about this and I would like to make it as simple as possible. In helping you to learn more, I provided below some basic slides I used in my financial literacy lectures. Here it goes. When in comes to investing, there…
Free Monthly Budget Planner and Expense Tracker for 2015
According to a study, only 10% of Filipinos set a monthly budget. And of those who have set a budget, only 33% really sticks to it. If we are going to be more exact about it, only 2 out of 100 Filipinos have a discipline to follow the monthly budget they set. And the remaining…
20 Bad Financial Habits to Avoid in 2015
Happy New Year everyone! I hope you had a great 2014. A good way to start the new year is to avoid the bad financial habits we keep on doing this past few years, and these are: Not budgeting. Living beyond your means. Spending more than what you earn. Trying to keep up with…
The Best Gift for Yourself this Christmas that Could last a Lifetime
Christmas is just around the corner as they say, 14 days to go, to be exact. If you are wondering and thinking, after all the hard work and working late for the entire year, what would be the best gift you can give yourself this Christmas. Cellphone? Camera? A new LED Television Set? What would…
Life Insurance, How much is Enough?
“I already have life insurance.” One of the most common rejection lines life insurance agents receives. But, are you sure you are really covered enough? According to statistics, only 4 out of 100 Filipinos have certain form of Life Insurance in the Philippines. And of all those who have Life Insurance, only 1 out of…
Investment Scams: How Not to be a Victim?
Have you heard of the recent investment scam in Lucena City? They call themselves: GABAI (Grand Alliance Business Association Incorporated). Sadly, millions of pesos were taken not from rich business owners, but from ordinary Filipino workers and even poor families. Some even had to sell their carabaos and houses just for the promise guaranteed 40%…
Help! I’m in my 50’s, Nearing Retirement How long until I can retire?
50 is a milestone in anyone’s life. Turning 50 tends to be a wake-up call for many pre-retirees. And with roughly a decade or so until retirement, it is important to understand the effect of timing on an investment plan. I received quite a number of emails telling me the same thing: “I’m…
