Business – Page 64 – Rock To Riches

“Mom, Dad, Are We Rich?”

“Dad, how does God look like?”

“Mom, if babies are made in heaven, how did i get into your belly?”

You probably have been caught in this awkward and weird situation with your child, or your niece or nephew. Sometimes you wonder why the toughest questions in the world come from them.

Would you lie or would you tell the truth? How would you explain the existence of God or reveal intimate details about two adults living as one as a married couple? How you wish you can Google or Wikipedia the answers to them on the spot. Continue reading “Mom, Dad, Are We Rich?”

What Happens To Your Stocks and Other Investments When You Die?

What happens to your stocks when you die?

They’ll get stuck. Just kidding. 😉

Some of my colleagues and forum members were asking me this question as I was promoting to them the benefits of investing in the stock market. I know. This should have been written last month during Halloween.

But seriously, this is one question that any investor should not be ashamed to ask. As a matter of fact, this should really be discussed by any investing family person with his or her family members and loved ones even during ordinary days. And with disasters such as the recent typhoon, we really need to be ready.

Someone from your family must know the things to do when you die. One of these is taking care of your estate. Continue reading What Happens To Your Stocks and Other Investments When You Die?

Pay Yourself First – Can You Do It?

A lot have been written by money experts and personal finance gurus about how to discipline one’s self in saving up for the future. It may already sound cliché but did you know that repetition is the mother of all skills?

That’s why I’m emphasizing once more the importance of making this a habit. I know it’s hard for most people. I would admit that this was very hard for me as well. But once you’ve found a mechanism to pay yourself automatically, I bet you’ll be the one yourself to increase what you’ve already been keeping. Continue reading Pay Yourself First – Can You Do It?