By Ken Chua
Originally published in MoneySense, Jan-Feb 2010
Nowadays, Celine (not her real name), a relationship manager for a private bank in the Philippines, is all smiles when talking to her clients. Her smile reflects their sentiments, who just a year ago, were also hit by the prevailing market conditions. After all, no amount of wealth can shield her high net worth clients from the financial crisis. Read the rest of this entry »
We understand that inflation is the silent killer that erodes the value of our money.
But how can we beat it?
Several financial vehicles are actually available to the discerning investor. The wide spectrum of savings and investment instruments reflects their risk and return relationship. Read the rest of this entry »
What is Inflation?
The technical ring to the word “inflation” shouldn’t make it fearsome, especially since its meaning is pretty straightforward. Inflation, simply put, is the decrease in the value of money, brought about by the rise in price of everyday goods. Read the rest of this entry »
by Richard ‘Dick’ Young
Everyone wants to make money – but few people are willing to work and then as they do, fail to invest enough of their earnings to make a difference in their financial future.
They’re still in the savings bank mentality. Put your money in the bank; it’s safe there. Is it? But you can’t tell them that. And why not? Read the rest of this entry »
