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Buy assets, not liabilities

One of the cardinal rules to achieve financial security is this: Buy assets, not liabilities. How do you do that? It’s simple… buy or investing things that will potentially increase in value in the future or provide some form of … 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 a condo unit a good idea?

MONEY MATTERS Is investing in a condo unit a good idea? By Randell Tiongson Philippine Daily Inquirer First Posted 21:29:00 05/03/2011 Filed Under: Investments, Personal Finance, House-Buying – Selling, Real Estate QUESTION: Is a condo unit a good investment?—Mia Eugenio Marinez via Facebook … Continue reading

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Moneysense: Where to US Dollar?

Appears in my No Nonsense Column at the Moneysense Magazine, March-April 2011 issue. ————– As I write this column, the official exchange rate is Php 43.45 : US$ 1. A lot of people are really anxious as to the direction … Continue reading

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What to Do With P 100,000: Three Goals to Fulfill Before Investing

Sharing an article used for UCC’s Beacon of Change program…. ————————- What to Do With P 100,000: Three Goals to Fulfill Before Investing If you had P 100,000, what would be the best way to invest it—assuming you have an … Continue reading

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Bad advice, part 2

… con’t. Getting into an investment program that will give you growth which is way below inflation rates (even at its lowest levels) over a long period of time was bereft of any sound reasoning. I was curious as to … Continue reading

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Bad advice, part 1

Radio DJs nowadays play less music and more talk even on the FM Band which can entertain, but can also be annoying when it is overdone. I’ve also noticed that some radio DJs have started to give advice on air. … Continue reading

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Wealth Summit 2011

Start your year right! Wealth Summit: The power to Create, Keep & Grow your money!!! Features Chinkee Tan, Cito Beltran, Paulo Tibig, Randell Tiongson & Miriam Quiambao. January 29, 2011 at Megatrade Hall, SM Megamall. For inquiries, get in touch … Continue reading

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How have debt issues in Ireland affected USA?

A guest post by Jason Holmes —————— How have debt issues in Ireland affected USA? Ireland is facing debt issues as dollar is falling against euro, yen and Swiss franc. The debt crises in Ireland is not showing any improvements … Continue reading

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