Category Archives: Investment Tips

John Mauldin on End Game

Nose-bleed alert! Lengthy but informative.

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Take the H-I-T advice

This is a column I originally wrote in October 2008. It is still a timely message today. ——————————– I received a very interesting and timely text message from a very good friend, one who I really look up to. He … Continue reading

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Peso/Dollar Cost Averaging

Dollar cost averaging is a timing strategy of investing equal dollar amounts regularly and periodically over specific time periods (such as $100 monthly) in a particular investment or portfolio. By doing so, more shares are purchased when prices are low and … Continue reading

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50% return in a year

The whole nation is busy with watching and discussing about politics these past few months. The election was really something that us Pinoys love to spend our time with, campaigning for our candidates and all that – a cycle we … Continue reading

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Hit the books Louis!

My good friend Louis is taking his post-graduate at a good university which is green (that’s why it’s good). When he told me his plans on going back to school, I told him that education is always a good idea. … Continue reading

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Pre-need problems, part 2

My last blog dwelt on the state of the preneed industry and probable reasons some companies folded up and why things are not looking good for them. Just to summarize, I wrote that their problems stemmed from wrong design (actuary), … Continue reading

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Is diversification rocket science?

Appeared at the Business Mirror, 02.08.2010 You often hear the word “diversification” when investments are discussed. Diversification is important; in fact, it is considered one of the most effective risk-management tools, minimizing investment losses. What does Investopedia (a favorite online … Continue reading

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Making Money On Line

As a financial planner, I always advocate for people to have an open mind when it comes to having other sources of income. In many cases, proper money management may not be sufficient to achieve financial peace; they really need … Continue reading

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Stock market report: November 2009

INDEX  3,000 in November. The index finally got over the hump, breaking the 3,000 index level last November 11. Bitten by the Gold bugs. Rising gold prices was a also a positive catalyst as it reached $1,174/ ozt in November, … Continue reading

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On investment risk

Do you really understand the risk you are taking with your money? With regard to investment risk, it can be: Low High Speculative Before parting with your hard-earned money, take time to understand the risk you are taking. Money is … Continue reading

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