PRESS RELEASE: Bigger & Better ICON 2015 Slated Towards Financial Freedom

Financial planning, entrepreneurship, trading, investment, and stocks… What do these all really mean beyond their dictionary meanings? Do we know what money management exactly means? Are we utilizing what we earn in the right way to invest and create value for a better future? What are the risks involved when it comes to trading and stocks? These are a lot to think about. It might even sound complicated and intimidating, but this is where Randell Tiongson’s ICON 2015 comes in. Hailing from the success of last year’s ICON 2014, Tiongson makes a comeback with a conference that’s bigger and better, and promises to have more in store. Continue reading PRESS RELEASE: Bigger & Better ICON 2015 Slated Towards Financial Freedom

See You at Money Talks UAE!

I have been invited by my friend and the King of Ka-Ching himself, Randell Tiongson to join a team of financial advocates in giving an exciting and wisdom-filled seminar to Filipinos in Dubai, UAE on March 20, 2015.

Aside from Randell, the other speakers invited were also financial literacy advocates based outside the Philippines.  This is a testimonial that many OFW’s are beginning to become more aware about taking care of their finances.

The guests for this conference are all advocates for financial literacy and have extensive training & experience in finance and investing.

If you are based in Dubai or UAE or nearby Gulf countries, be part of this life-changing event and learn from the experts who have the heart to help bring financial education to the OFWs!

To register for this event, CLICK HERE or email dubaifinancialevents@gmail.com

Here are my co-speakers at the Money Talks UAE: Continue reading See You at Money Talks UAE!

Is It Sin To Die Poor?

My parents both came from poor families. Okay, both my parents are related to their respective middle class clans. But because they grew up during the post-WW2 years, were almost everyone struggled financially, recovering from poverty was hard for them to accomplish.

To answer the question whether it is sin be born poor, my answer is an obvious No. But if one chooses to stay poor, then that is equates to being irresponsible steward of God’s blessings in life. And therefore it is sin to remain and die poor.

But is it solely the “sinner’s” fault to not know how to overcome poverty during his or her lifetime? What if the society he lives in does not provide opportunities for him to learn how to gain wealth and stop being poor? Continue reading Is It Sin To Die Poor?