Where to Invest in 2010 Part 3- Investment with Tax Incentives: PERA vs CTRP

This is part 3 of the “Where to Invest in 2010” series which tries to compare the two investment vehicles with tax incentives: PERA and CTRP.  Part 1 dealt with the Filipino investor profile while part 2 discussed the 5 stages of Life Cycle Investing. In your journey to financial freedom, one inevitable expense that… Continue reading Where to Invest in 2010 Part 3- Investment with Tax Incentives: PERA vs CTRP

Where to Invest in 2010 Series: Part 2 – Life Cycle Investing

This is part 2 of a series of articles discussing the lessons and tips from Moneysense Live’s Where to Invest in 2010 Seminar. Part 1 of the series introduced the Filipino investor profile and shared the overall financial outlook for 2010 along with some tips on how to invest in the coming year according to… Continue reading Where to Invest in 2010 Series: Part 2 – Life Cycle Investing

Rich Money Habits Carnival – Frugality and Success

Welcome to the second edition of the Rich Money Habits Carnival! In this edition we will highlight the top 5 frugality and success articles out of the tons of money stories we’ve received during the month of February.  May these articles inspire you to live a wealthy and successful life.  Enjoy! Rich Money Habits Top… Continue reading Rich Money Habits Carnival – Frugality and Success

Reader Question: What to do with an extra PhP 50,000?

I recently received an email from an avid reader of this blog.  He asked me one simple question.  He said, “I have an extra PhP50,000.  I don’t know if I should invest it all in RTBs?  What do you think?  What is the best thing I can do with my money?” I remember sending a… Continue reading Reader Question: What to do with an extra PhP 50,000?

How to Invest in the Stock Market in the Philippines in 3 Easy Steps

Investing in the stock market is scary for a lot of people.  Others like Warren Buffet love it and end up making a lot of money in the process.  But everyone who wants to be rich through the stock market needs to know some basic things. Here are the 3 easy steps I followed in… Continue reading How to Invest in the Stock Market in the Philippines in 3 Easy Steps

My Financial Goals for 2010: Get Into the Money Game

As I’ve mentioned in one of my recent articles describing my financial journey last year, my wife and I were pretty lucky in 2009, being able to transition back to working as an IT professional in the Philippines even in the midst of the worst recession since the Great Depression. As a consequence, our financial… Continue reading My Financial Goals for 2010: Get Into the Money Game

Increase Your Financial IQ Book Review – Part 5: Improving Your Financial Information

Today, you will learn Financial IQ #5 – Improving Your Financial Information.  This article is the last part of Rich Money Habits’ review on Robert Kiyosaki’s book Increase Your Financial IQ: Get Smarter With Your Money. To read parts 1 to 4 of the book review, you can checkout the following links. Increase Your Financial… Continue reading Increase Your Financial IQ Book Review – Part 5: Improving Your Financial Information

Increase Your Financial IQ Book Review – Part 4: Leveraging Your Money

Today, you will learn Financial IQ #4 – Leveraging Your Money.  This article is part 4 of Rich Money Habits’ review on Robert Kiyosaki’s book Increase Your Financial IQ: Get Smarter with Your Money. To read parts 1 to 3 of the book review, you can checkout the following links. Increase Your Financial IQ Book… Continue reading Increase Your Financial IQ Book Review – Part 4: Leveraging Your Money

Bo Sanchez's Truly Rich Financial Coaching Program (Day 2)

Since my wife and I were late during the first day of the Truly Rich Financial Coaching Program, we wanted to make the most of the seminar by being early on the second day. Before 8AM, we were already on our way to Valle Verde Country Club. Since it was a Saturday, there was not… Continue reading Bo Sanchez's Truly Rich Financial Coaching Program (Day 2)

Bo Sanchez's Truly Rich Financial Coaching Program (Day 1)

Last Friday and Saturday, my wife and I attended Bo Sanchez’s Truly Rich Financial Coaching Program.  The event is a two-day seminar showcasing financial lessons and tips from Bo Sanchez and his mentors on business, real-estate, stocks, mutual funds and internet marketing. In this 2-part series, I will try to share what I’ve personally learned… Continue reading Bo Sanchez's Truly Rich Financial Coaching Program (Day 1)