Investing should not be a one-time activity. Rather, it’s best to do it regularly and over a long period of time. Making it a habit is the key to building wealth. Thus, for those who have Mutual Fund (or a Unit Investment Trust Fund) investments, one should remember to top-up or add more money to […]
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In online forums and Facebook groups, I’d always read several people asking if it’s okay to invest in a certain company or a particular investment. The goal of the one asking is to know, first, if the company is legit and not a scam; and second, if the investment will give high returns. You won’t […]
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Investment crowdfunding opportunities are growing in the country. And I believe it will continue to proliferate in the next few years. A lot of people have been asking me about this. Particularly, they want to know if a certain company is legit or not. Or if the investment offer is good and fair. Regardless if […]
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You don’t have to wait for your Christmas bonus or 13th month pay to invest because a lot of companies have now lowered the minimum investment required for you to open and top-up your account. For example, you can now start with as little as P1,000 in COL Fund Source or Seedbox, which are online […]
I just came back from a 3-week vacation, where I visited 5 cities in 4 countries. And as most people are preparing to take their well-deserved vacation this coming Holy Week, I’ll just be at home to rest and enjoy some peace and quiet in the city. How can I afford such a lifestyle? The […]
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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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The holidays are over, and a friend diligently saved most of his cash bonuses. Now, he’s asking me where he should invest the money. Particularly, he wants to know what are the best investments for 2019. Instead of answering him, I decided to write this article because I know many of you would also be […]
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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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Real estate remains popular as an investment among Filipinos. It is unique as an asset because it has good price appreciation while also being a viable source of passive income. Moreover, unlike paper assets such as shares of stocks or mutual funds, real estate is a tangible asset that you can actually use for personal […]
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Any person who has been listening to financial experts and other capital market experts have probably run into complex financial terms such as total return and dividend investing. The terms become even more confusing when someone who does not have any training or experience in finance comes across them. This article is focused on discussing […]
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The stock market is a great place to invest for the long-term. However, if you don’t want to invest directly in stocks, a good alternative is to invest in equity funds. Equity funds are pooled funds that invest primarily in the stock market. They can either be a Unit Investment Trust Fund (UITF), a mutual […]
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“I want to start investing. What should I keep in mind? Are there basic rules?” A friend recently asked me those questions. And I’m sure several more would in the coming days. Why? Because it’s the end of the year, which means it’s 13th month pay and Christmas bonus season. So are there any basic […]
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A friend asked me if it’s a good idea to take out a personal loan and then use the money to invest in the stock market. He shares that he can borrow money at 1.2% interest from his bank. And since the stock market earns more than that, then he can pay for the loan […]
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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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