Category Archives: Investment Tips

Ador Abrogena to speak at Steps to Financial Peace

Mr. Ador Abrogena, the Executive Vice President of the country’s largest bank BDO, will be sharing on investments this Friday at Steps to Financial Peace. Mr. Abrogena is one of the country’s leading guru on investments and the head of … Continue reading

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Know your investment objective first

Sharing my column at the Inquirer last Wednesday http://business.inquirer.net/10159/know-your-investment-objective-first Question: I have some extra money that I can invest. What’s the first thing I should consider before I invest?—Raymond Sison, businessman Answer: It is admirable that you are considering investing … Continue reading

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Wealth is important

I have yet to find a person who will sincerely say that he does not want to be wealthy. While there may be those who claim they prefer not to be wealthy, I really doubt that they really meant what … Continue reading

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The 3 dangerous money attitudes

When dealing with money issues, one must always be aware of deadly behaviors that will cause financial havoc and I call them the 3 dangerous money attitudes: Greed, Fear & Ignorance. Greed has been man’s downfall since time immemorial. When … Continue reading

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Why are interest rates so low?

Question: Why are interest rates in the banks so low? Will it go up anytime soon and what are the alternatives so my money can earn better?—Dennis Poliquit, Radio DJ Answer: Dennis, your question is one that you can call … Continue reading

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Making remittances count

I just finished a Practical Finance Seminar in Singapore a few hours ago and it’s inspiring to see a few dozen Filipinos working hard outside the country, sacrificing and doing their best to have a better life. It is even … Continue reading

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Is investing in the stock market gambling?

It is a common notion that investing in the stock market is gambling. For some Christians, they have shied away from the stock market because they believe it is actually a form of gambling. As a believer, I believe otherwise. … Continue reading

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A bigger recession ahead?

Is there a looming crisis ahead? Is the worse yet to come? There are many arguments for and against these forecasts and to be honest, there’s no way to know which direction we are heading to. Best bet is always … Continue reading

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NEXT GEN

Events of my last weekend reinforced my passion to help prepare the next generation. I often feel that my generation has not done much for the next generation. One of the biggest mistake my generation can commit is not preparing … Continue reading

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700 Club Asia Interview – basics of personal finance

Sharing the nice interview I gave for 700 Club Asia. Thanks to Ms. Coney Reyes & Mr. Peter Kairuz for inviting me and thanks Camela Kim – Galvez for the wonderful interview. Video courtesy of the 700 Club Asia. Part … Continue reading

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