UPDATE: The free workshop is now over. We’re now on a global recession, and everyone has been affected by this pandemic. I’m sure each one of us have been affected by this in one way or another. Some Filipinos have already lost their jobs while others are thinking of resigning due to health and safety […]
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Listen to Episode 20 Summary of Episode 20: The story of my visit to my doctor friend. (1:00) I’m a firm believer that you should not invest on things that you don’t understand. That’s why the first step is always to invest in yourself, to invest in knowledge. (3:45) Watch a FREE online financial coaching […]
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Listen to Episode 11 Summary of Episode 11: For those who are feeling anxious because of the recent events, you can check out what I wrote recently: How I Deal With Anxiety and Remain Productive During These Stressful Times (1:00) The Financial Fitness Forum 2020 has been rescheduled to May 23, 2020 and the new […]
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During times when markets are down and your investments are all in the red, it’s important to focus on things that you can control. As an individual, we can’t do much to reverse the falling stock prices. However, we do have a lot of control over our cashflow. Specifically, how we spend and how we […]
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During the 2018 Philippine Impact Sourcing Conference held in Cebu City, it was estimated that there are now 1.5 million online freelancers in the Philippines. By definition, these are individuals in the country who make money online by providing various services and delivering digital content to clients and businesses. They work as researchers, virtual assistants, […]
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I initially wanted to write about the ultimate list of freelance platforms. But there are hundreds of them where you can work from home and make money online as a freelancer. So instead, I asked my Filipino freelancer friends which websites do they recommend. Particularly, the ones they often use and earn good income from. […]
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A lot of people ask me how I became an entrepreneur. Many are surprised when I tell them my story. Particularly, when I mention that I first became a freelancer before going into business. I was still working as an engineer when I began doing freelance software and web development during my free time. After […]
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A friend quit her job five years ago and decided to become a freelance social media manager. She approached several restaurants in her city and began handling their Facebook and Instagram accounts. Today, she has her own digital marketing business with eight social media managers working under her wing. My friend is a true success […]
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I’ve been in the financial industry for over a decade now. I started through this blog, by writing personal finance articles. Eventually, it led me to putting up my own financial planning firm, Wealth Arki. One of the reasons why I stayed so long in this industry is because of the sense of purpose and […]
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One of the most common questions people ask me is if it’s necessary for a starting freelancer or a newbie entrepreneur to file and pay taxes. The answer of course is yes, it is necessary and they should. It may seem common sense, but I understand where the question is coming from because I have […]
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Whether you’re just thinking about the logistics of travelling fair and wide, on an extended holiday to get a feel for properly travelling, or already fully immersed in the digital nomad lifestyle, at some point you have probably wondered how people make it work. Money-wise, that is. Sure, some people may be born into wealth […]
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Working as an online freelancer is challenging at the beginning, especially if you came from the corporate world. There’s a period of adjustment in terms of lifestyle and schedule. However, as time goes by, you’ll eventually become comfortable with working at home and dealing with different types of clients. And this is when you’ll crave […]
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When I quit the corporate world, my freelancer earnings became my main source of income. It felt great because the harder I worked, the more money I made. Unlike before when I had a fixed salary as an employee. However, I realized that all my income depended on how much time and effort I could […]
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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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