Arteng Pinay Financial Workshop (Personal Finance for Artists and Musicians 2)

We’re back to teaching our fellow artists, writers, and musicians on how to take care of their earnings from gigs and bookings and how to make them grow to achieve their future financial goals.

This time around, our lady volunteers from Angat Pilipinas Coalition for Financial Literacy who are artists themselves in their own rights, will be sharing with us their knowledge and experience in managing their finances and investing them in various financial instruments.

The FREE workshop will take place on March 2, 2014, Sunday, at 2PM at the UCC Cafe Burgos Circle near Cantinetta/Johnny Rockets, Forbes Town Center, Taguig City. Continue reading Arteng Pinay Financial Workshop (Personal Finance for Artists and Musicians 2)

Our Blasting Year-End Survey of Prime Real Estate Projects – Part 2

In our previous article, we reviewed four of the newest and most exciting condominium projects to sprout out of the Pioneer District in Mandaluyong City. Our survey aims to provide choices for Filipinos and even expats desiring to own a property in Metro Manila.

Today we will take a quick look on two more properties located in the Pioneer District and a couple more projects standing tall in the dynamic and lively city of Makati. Continue reading Our Blasting Year-End Survey of Prime Real Estate Projects – Part 2

Our Blasting Year-End Survey of Prime Real Estate Projects – Part 1

Most OFW’s aspire and dream to have their own property after years of tears and perspiration overseas. Owning a house and lot or a condo unit is definitely a big part of their retirement plan.

With the improving financial condition of the Philippine economy, living near and around the central business district of the Philippines can be one of the best choices for buying a relatively affordable unit in vertical villages to be called home in the city.

Together with my survey team, we visited some of the up and coming desirable properties around the Mandaluyong and Makati areas a few days before Christmas to help our fellowmen decide which of these condominium projects will best suit their investment ventures or their quest for financially-secure retirement years.

Again, I advise you to read my previous articles “The Hidden Costs of Buying a House or a Condo” and “Are You Really Ready To Buy A House” before making that big decision to buy a house or invest in real estate.

Here are our thoughts and observations about some of the most vibrant and exciting new and upcoming projects we visited. Take note that all these properties offer almost the same amenities, price discounts, and payment schemes. Continue reading Our Blasting Year-End Survey of Prime Real Estate Projects – Part 1