Ready To Be RichOne financial advice that I always give to someone who’s about to retire soon is to downsize their life. This meant taking a hard look at their current lifestyle and finding the courage to let go of the things that seemed important, but otherwise unnecessary. Downsizing doesn’t mean going for a minimalist lifestyle. And it […]
14 Things to Declutter and Downsize in Your Life So You Can Live More
Published: September 15, 2020 | Life Lessons, Money Saving Tips | 1 CommentHow To Be Happy and Why It Matters Financially (Episode 36)
Updated: September 15, 2020 | Mindsetting, Podcast | 2 CommentsListen to Episode 36: on Spotify on Apple Podcasts on Google Podcasts Episode Sponsors: eToro Invest and trade global markets: Sign up for eToro here and check out Copytrader, which allows you to copy other successful traders on eToro and automate your investing or trading. Podmetrics Are you a podcaster? Use 80PERCENT as referral code […]
Types of Insurance That Are Crucial During A Pandemic
Updated: September 11, 2020 | General Information, Guest Posts | No CommentsSeems like everybody is put in a precarious position at this trying time. And because of this, people have been trying to find ways to protect their assets and positions to mitigate any more losses, presently or proactively. Aside from saving up for the rainy day by setting up emergency funds, one of the ways […]
20 Common Investing Mistakes that Even Experienced Investors Make
Published: September 7, 2020 | Investing | No CommentsThe most common mistake that people commit when it comes to investing is probably waiting too long to start. Warren Buffett purchased his first stock and started investing at the age of 11. And yet, despite that fact, he still wishes that he started sooner. If you’re not yet investing, then you should really start […]
Trust That Your Dots Will Connect (Episode 35)
Published: September 4, 2020 | Life Lessons, Podcast | 1 CommentListen to Episode 35: on Spotify on Apple Podcasts on Google Podcasts Summary of Episode 35: This episode is supported by Kumu. Kumu is a Pinoy-made live-streaming app where you can go live, make friends, and have fun. Download the app and follow me @brodfitz on Kumu. Go to bit.ly/downloadkumu to sign up now. How […]
6 Ways to Improve your Relationship with Money
Published: September 2, 2020 | Personal Finance | No CommentsTaking control of our personal finances can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be says Thasunda Duckett, Chief Executive Officer of Chase Consumer Banking. In this TED video, you can watch Thasunda Duckett as she gives tips on how to minimize shame around money and start having honest conversations about how to save. Or […]
How to Deal with Slow Financial Progress (Episode 34)
Published: August 28, 2020 | Mindsetting, Personal Finance, Podcast | 2 CommentsListen to Episode 34: on Spotify on Apple Podcasts on Google Podcasts Summary of Episode 34: The story of Joel. (1:01) The two reasons why financial progress feels slow. (2:53) Sometimes, our financial progress feels like doing two steps forward and then taking one step back. And we tend to focus more on the setback […]
What is a Stock Split and What It Means for Stock Investors
Published: August 24, 2020 | General Information, Investing, News and Events | 1 CommentTesla (TSLA) recently announced that they’re doing a stock split. It will be the first time for the company, whose 5-for-1 stock split will take effect on August 31, 2020. Interestingly, on the same day, Apple (AAPL) will also do a stock split, 4-for-1 in their case. For long-time Apple shareholders, this isn’t new as […]
What’s a Good Business to Start Today? (Episode 33)
Published: August 21, 2020 | Business, Mindsetting, Podcast | 1 CommentListen to Episode 33: on Spotify on Apple Podcasts on Google Podcasts Summary of Episode 33: I’m a serial entrepreneur. (1:14) What’s a good business to start today? (2:14) Invest and trade global markets: Sign up for eToro here A fixed mindset. (4:42) A growth mindset. (6:58) My entrepreneurial breakthrough. (9:12) Join Podcast Network Asia’s […]
Digital Banking in the Philippines: Best Features and List of Digital Banks
Updated: August 20, 2020 | General Information, Personal Finance | 5 Comments“Digital banking is the future of savings accounts,” claims a friend working in Singapore. I’m not surprised by his statement, for Singapore has the highest penetration rate for digital banks in ASEAN. That’s according to a study published by the global consulting firm, McKinsey & Company in 2015. From that same study of 13 Asian […]
How to Survive an Economic Recession (Episode 32)
Published: August 14, 2020 | Personal Finance, Podcast | 1 CommentListen to Episode 32: on Spotify on Apple Podcasts on Google Podcasts Summary of Episode 32: What is GDP? What is a recession in layman’s terms? (1:08) How does an economic recession affect ordinary citizens? (3:10) Mentioned podcast episode: How to Cope with Losing Your Job (Episode 21) Invest and trade global markets: Sign up […]
BDO Life: Transforming What Ifs from Challenges to Opportunities
Published: August 12, 2020 | General Information, In Focus | No CommentsLife is full of “what if” moments — crossroads and decisions that help us fulfill our dreams and realize what we set out to achieve. Each “what if” moment presents us with two possibilities, that which is desirable or that which is undesirable. Our subsequent decisions and actions direct the course of our lives moving […]
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 
