The first time I heard the term “fintech” was at a tech startup networking event; from a guy, who talked about cryptocurrencies and explained what Bitcoin is. It was an interesting evening, and I got to see a glimpse of what could be the future of the financial industry. Attending several more similar events was […]
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How do you fund your eToro account? This is our main topic for today’s article. We’ll be covering how to deposit money to your eToro account, the methods you can use, and even fund withdrawals; plus other tips for a hassle-free experience with managing your money in eToro. This is Part 3 of our eToro […]
After signing up and then verifying your eToro account, most users do CopyTrading next. In today’s eToro tutorial series, we’ll be covering eToro’s famous CopyTrading feature. Through CopyTrading, you can automatically copy another trader’s performance, risk management, and of course, trades. I’ve written about CopyTrading before in this blog, but to make everything easy, let’s […]
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As we journey into the global markets with eToro, a common question readers ask is what to do next after creating the free virtual account. This article will cover what you should do after you’ve registered. If you don’t have an account yet, sign up for a free $100K virtual account here. Firstly, you have […]
Many employees think that the Philippine Social Security System or SSS is just for receiving pension upon retirement. The truth is, paying your SSS contributions regularly could allow you to apply for and receive the following eight benefits. 1. Sickness Benefits This is a daily cash allowance paid for the number of days a member […]
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Do you know a lot of random facts? Then you should join an online trivia quiz show and get the chance to earn money. It’s free to join these online trivia quiz shows, and all you really need is a smartphone and a stable internet connection. Plus, of course, all that general information knowledge you […]
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Do you want to invest in the Philippine stock market? Or perhaps make money by trading stocks online? Then your first step is to open an account with a licensed trading participant. A licensed trading participant refers to a stock broker that’s been granted trading rights and is a member of the Philippine Stock Exchange, […]
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Which is a better investment, the Pag-IBIG MP2 or the SSS PESO Fund? That’s a question a reader recently asked me and that’s what we’ll try to compare and analyze today. Pag-IBIG MP2 and SSS PESO Fund are both government savings programs offered to their respective members. The hope is to encourage more Filipinos to […]
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I’m an active member of IMG since 2012. If you’re not familiar with IMG, it stands for International Marketing Group. And they’re a Philippine-based global company whose mission is promote financial literacy among Filipino families. Furthermore, IMG is also a financial distribution company. They are partnered with many institutions and runs a financial center for […]
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It’s important to have an emergency fund for unforeseen expenses, especially medical emergencies. Moreover, having life insurance also gives your family some financial security if ever something happens to you. Both are necessary for you and your family’s financial protection. But between the two, I recommend saving and building your emergency fund first. Because the […]
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PERA or the Personal Equity and Retirement Account is an investment specifically designed to build your retirement fund. It’s been available since early 2018. I actually already invested in PERA through BPI when they offered it because it was more convenient for me to open the account with them. But apart from BPI, the one […]
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In 2017, an estimated 15 million visitors spent more than 2.7 million hours online in search of a home, according to the real estate firm, Lamudi. This is not surprising, given that there are over 67 million internet users in the Philippines alone. However, a slice of technology in the industry has yet to fully […]
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There’s no such thing as an “easy job”. Each job presents its own distinct set of challenges that people must learn to deal with. There are some traditional workplace hazards that present a completely different kind of challenge. Luckily, there are multiple insurance plans and options that have been specifically designed for such situations. Contractors […]
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Hi, my name is Fitz Villafuerte and I’m a Registered Financial Planner living in the Philippines. In 2007, I started this blog to help people learn how to achieve financial freedom. Read my story here.
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