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 »
(as published in Business Mirror http://www.businessmirror.com.ph/home/opinion/15936-how-to-solve-the-greatest-financial-mystery.html)
For all corporate employees, the feeling of seeing your ATM (paycheck is so old-fashioned) account filled with your salary is so empowering. The surge of endorphins gives you that sense of jubilation for the next two weeks (or until you receive you next pay again). You start to think about buying those clothes, shoes or gadgets that you swear you really need. And so even before that money is withdrawn, it is already spent. Read the rest of this entry »
How to make it through the tough times
The economy is as stable as a beach whale in a balance beam. It’s another 3 weeks before your next payday and you fear for the global economy, your career, personal finances and what not. What’s a Juan dela Cruz gotta do? Read the rest of this entry »
Everything can be Googled nowadays –we’ll almost. Key in and, indeed, you shall find.
But what if you’re looking for a customized plan to enhance your personal fortune? Surely, you don’t want to bet your chances on “one-size-fits-all” solutions downloadable from the web.
The operative word is “personal.” To find a suitable plan, you must undergo a financial needs analysis where leading questions are asked to arrive at a solution with you in mind. Read the rest of this entry »
Bam Aquino
MANILA, Philippines – Money remains a sensitive topic for Filipinos. Considering the important role it plays in everyday life, ample discussions about its proper use and conservation remain scant. Such uncomfortable silence leads to misconceptions and costly mistakes, often to the detriment of families and individuals.
“It’s time that we talk about our finances and the proper way to plan our future,” declares financial advocate Bam Aquino. Bam is one of the advocates of It’s Time!, an advocacy led by Sun Life Financial Philippines to promote financial responsibility and proper financial planning among Filipinos. Through the advocacy the amiable, bespectacled youth leader and social entrepreneur shares his thoughts on saving, investing, and living within one’s means. Read the rest of this entry »
