Financial Advisor
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Why keeping Cash is not wise
Take it from Ray Dalio, a billionaire investor. He does not believe that keeping cash is a safe place for your hard-earned money. Despite the market’s volatility these days, he still bet that investing is the way to go. Keeping cash is keeping it in your home or putting it in a savings account. Interest Read more
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What is the Best Investment
When I talk to a fellow Financial Advisor, they say that the best investment is life insurance. When I talk to a fellow Certified Investment Solicitor (a CIS is licensed to sell mutual funds), they say that the best investment is mutual funds. When I talk to a fellow Real Estate Broker, they say that Read more
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How do you solve the “sandwich generation” problem?
According to Investopedia, the sandwich generation is named so because they are effectively “sandwiched” between the obligation to care for their aging parents – who may be ill, unable to perform various tasks or in need of financial support – and children, who require financial, physical and emotional support. I don’t know much about other countries but Read more
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5 Reasons Why You Need To Put Off Your Early Retirement Plans
According to a popular Money Talk Show in the Philippines, ANC on the Money, most Filipinos see long-term as just 5 to 6 years. The truth is, long term should be at least 15 years. There’s a lot to consider as you approach retirement. It’s a growing concern because not everyone is educated on how Read more
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3 Things to consider when Investing
Investing your money is a serious business. After all, it is your hard earned money and there’s nothing better than to find a “vehicle or instrument” where you can “park your money” and let it earn a little more. 1. Have a long-term mindset. Investing your money grows over time but if you expect it Read more
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How to know your Financial Condition
Life Insurance is not a one size fits all product. On the average, you don’t buy a single life insurance policy to fund everything: from your medical expenses; to save for your child’s education; to prepare you for your retirement; or to replace the loss of income in the event of your untimely demise. Many Read more
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My Client’s money doubled in 8 yrs!
My client invested P300,000 last 2007 in a balanced fund. A balanced fund is a mix of equities/stocks and fixed income instruments. The following year, 2008, there was a recession in the market. Naturally, investments plummeted to an all-time low. I remember my client calling me back then. She was very nervous and was telling Read more
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The Difference between a Living Will and a Last Will
Most people are familiar with a “Last Will and Testament”. This is a legal document that expresses what people wish to happen after their time on earth. Specifically, it may involve distribution of estate to the legal heirs, including the manner by which the deceased would want to be buried. Think cremation for example. Constructing Read more