Category: Family

Don’t Expect Relatives And Friends To Listen To You Always

There are several times when you get so very frustrated forcing a subject to people you love the most. And oftentimes these are about things that you firmly believe will benefit them the same way you are enjoying now.

I’m talking about trying to sell that “investing” thing to your parents, brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, friends. You want them to grow by showing them the way to do it. You try hard to let them know that this is the key to financial independence.

But you end up being looked at with a quip, “Okay, I’ll think about it…” or “I’ll do it next year..” Continue reading Don’t Expect Relatives And Friends To Listen To You Always

Bravo, You’re A Philanthropist!

Most people that I talk to would always say,

“Pag yumaman ako, magdo-donate ako!” (When I get rich, I will donate!)

Well, you don’t have have to wait ’til you get rich to become a philanthropist. Because you might just be already doing that, albeit, not to the less fortunate. Safe to say that you are a poor (oh sorry, I mean middle class) working professional practicing philanthropy for the rich. Continue reading Bravo, You’re A Philanthropist!

How To Delay Gratification And Not To Delay Getting Rich

It’s great to know that after a year has passed listening to experienced mentors, someone is improving in terms of finances. And he or she has become more blessed to pay the knowledge and their wealth forward.

On the other hand, it’s sad to hear that after a year of delaying that decision to grow your money, you end up with almost nothing today. Just because.

I’m not gonna provide the reasons. I couldn’t remember what excuses you told me last year. What I remember telling you was that regardless of what your financial status back then, you have to start growing your little money while doing your best to eliminate your debts.

But still you didn’t pursue to accomplish any of the two. Just because. Continue reading How To Delay Gratification And Not To Delay Getting Rich