How do you become financial independent? What are the keys to achieving it? What are the characteristics of people who are financially free? Reaching financial independence is a marathon. And just like preparing to run a marathon in real life, you need to understand some basic principles for success. Below are 10 quick tips, which […]
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Opportunities are all around us. Some may have more than others, but still, they exist if you look hard enough. However, having access to these opportunities doesn’t automatically guarantee success in life. One’s hard work, grit, determination, discipline, and focus are some of the keys to achieving success. Today, I’d like to talk more about […]
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It’s a question that comes up in conversations once in a while: “What would you do if you have only one year left to live?” Stop for a moment, and say your answer to yourself. Don’t overthink it, and just say whatever comes to your mind first. The question forces you to consider how suddenly […]
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People working in Metro Manila know how terrible the traffic in the city can be. It is frustrating. It is stressful. You want to get home so badly. But you’re stuck on the road, and just inching along for several hours. Why can’t the government solve this problem? You start to think. Every year, traffic […]
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I once attended a seminar, where the speaker asked the audience to be honest and raise their hands if the statements he’s going to say applies to them. “Have you ever laughed at someone who accidentally slipped while walking?” “Have you ever hidden snacks from others because you don’t want to share?” “Or have you […]
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I had the chance to talk to future retirees during a recent speaking engagement. Among the topics that we discussed were the biggest financial mistakes that they regret, now that they’re in their 50’s. Today, I’m sharing with you a few of their stories, which I hope you’ll find valuable. Read beyond their sentiments and […]
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Becoming rich takes time, but with the proper mindset and right strategies, you can become a millionaire in 10 years or less. And the earlier you start, the sooner you can actually become one. With that said, how can someone who is now in their 20s achieve wealth within a decade? If you’re a 20-year-old […]
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When we were young, some of us fortunately received decent upbringings. When I say decent, I mean people who grew up well-sustained, whether emotionally, physically, mentally, spiritually, or financially. Unfortunately, many of us didn’t receive such privilege. Back then, we think we are too unlucky to experience challenges at an early age. What’s worse, some […]
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When you were a kid, I’m sure a lot of people asked you what you wanted to be when you grow up. As you entered school, the question changed to what career you wanted to pursue. It was exciting to answer these questions, primarily because we had the freedom to choose among many possibilities, to […]
Tags: financial priorities, goals, Life Lessons
Like most people, you have probably lived your life bowing down to the dictates of society. Straight out of college, you went for a master’s degree because that’s what people around you deem impressive. Then you got an office job that requires you to sit in front of a computer for nine hours—and you did […]
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Billionaire Bill Gates once said, “If you are born poor it’s not your mistake, but if you die poor it’s your mistake.” And that’s a kind of mistake you don’t want to take to your grave, and burden your family and loved ones after. Fortunately, there are easy-to-recognize signs, which can help you see if […]
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I’ve been asked a few times if I ever regret working in the corporate world, and my answer would always be a big “No”. Being an employee has taught me a lot of valuable lessons that continue to remain relevant in my life as an entrepreneur, seven of which I’m sharing today. 1. Do not […]
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In my speaking engagements, I normally share the story of how I used to be a civil engineer who decided to become an entrepreneur, and later on a financial planner. And whenever my audience are college students, one of the questions that I am always asked is why did I take up engineering in the […]
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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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