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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What you believe controls your thoughts, which then dictates your actions. And having unhealthy beliefs about money will definitely lead to bad financial habits. Below are seven money mindsets that a lot of Filipinos have. And among the major reasons why a they’re financially poor. Check yourself against them. Take action on eliminating and then […]
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Do you shop whenever you feel stressed or depressed? If so, then you’re among many individuals who believe in retail therapy. However, research has found that buying stuff to improve one’s mood or disposition is a weak solution to a symptomatic problem. It’s like putting band-aid to a stab wound instead of seeking medical help. […]
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What are your dreams? What are the big goals that you’re hoping to achieve in your life? When you’re alone and imagining your future, what do you see yourself doing? I asked these questions to a few friends, and I got different answers. Some mentioned working on their dream job, while others are running their […]
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In the book, Mindset: The New Psychology of Success, social psychologist Carol Dweck introduced the concept of “growth mindset vs fixed mindset”. She says that those who achieve more in life are those who are able to develop a growth mindset. But what exactly is a growth mindset and how does it differ from having […]
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The comfort zone is a beautiful place. It’s where your life feels familiar and easy. There’s low anxiety and stress in your daily routine. It’s normal to never want to leave this state of mind. When life is comfortable, why would you want to change anything, right? Personally, I like being in my comfort zone. […]
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All of us have financial goals — buy a car, own a house, start a business, save for a child’s college education, and retire comfortably are perhaps the most common. When there’s so many goals that we want to achieve, how can we optimize our cashflow and investments so that we can reach all of […]
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One of the factors that help people become successful is their ability to get things done. Some call this grit, or having the unyielding courage to do what’s necessary despite hardship or danger. Is that characteristic something they’re born with? No, it’s not. You too, can learn how to harness that power and start achieving […]
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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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Let’s admit it, everyone wants to be rich. Unfortunately, only a few would achieve wealth — most would struggle financially their whole life, while some would simply become financially stable and live a modest life. So why does this happen? Why can’t everyone achieve financial freedom and retire rich? Of course, there are many factors […]
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A person’s financial success is mostly dependent on their values and behavior rather than their skills and knowledge about money. We can spend a lot of time learning about financial concepts and investing strategies, but ultimately it will be our mindset, particularly our courage to apply those knowledge, which will determine if we can reach […]
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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.
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