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Where to put your money

Question: Where should I put my money? In a bank, property, business or stocks?—Miccael Ibarra Naig via Facebook Answer: I always believe that investing is a great idea and I pray that all Filipinos think and act the way you do. Before … Continue reading

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The best performing UITFs in 2012

Are you considering investing in UITFs? UITFs or Unit Investment Trust Funds are pooled funds offered by the trust department of the major banks of the country. But what is a UITF? As per the Trust Officers Association of the … Continue reading

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Pinoys and the Stock Market, part 2

With all the good things we hear about the Stock Market, are we to expect that more Pinoys are now investing there? Not really. Data from the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) reveals this – In 2011, there were 505,054 accounts … Continue reading

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Pinoys and the Stock Market, part 1

Every time you watch a business channel or open up the business section of major newspaper, you will hear some news about the Stock Market. In today’s social media environment, you will also notice the proliferation of discussion with regard … Continue reading

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Stability in an unstable world

Question: How do you invest wisely in an unstable market? What are the criteria that one should look for?—Rigel Kent Tugade (@rigeltugade) via Twitter Answer: What you asked me is one loaded question. There are many ways to answer that question so … Continue reading

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Investing in UITFs

Question: Is it good idea to invest on UITFs? Which bank has competitive rates so far? – Maria Agustin (@pretours) via Twitter Answer: UITFs or Unit Investment Trust Funds are pooled funds offered by the trust department of the major … Continue reading

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Personal Finance Champions: BDO’s EIP

How can an investment make it to my list of personal finance champions? Here’s why. As a personal finance advocate, I and many other advocates have been teaching people on the power of regularly saving and investing. Many of us … Continue reading

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All about pooled funds, part 2

Question: I wanted to ask more about pooled funds, specifically equities and balanced funds. I would also like to know if I can invest in these with small amounts on a regular basis.—Val Baguios, International Organization for Migration (IOM) staff … Continue reading

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Investing made easier with BDO’s EIP

Re-posting Jane Uymatiao’s blog… In a previous post, I wrote about having been invited to a workshop (Steps to Financial Peace) given by Randell Tiongson, a well-known financial planning consultant, as well as other inspirational speakers. Randell spoke of the Philippines’ … Continue reading

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All about pooled funds, part 1

Question: I attended your seminar “Steps to Financial Peace” and you mentioned about pooled funds as a good way to invest. I wanted to ask more about pooled funds but was unable to, so I’m writing you and asking you … Continue reading

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