Category: Investing

Taking Care of Finances and Your Soul

Teaching financial literacy and preaching God’s words at the same time may not be the perfect combination for most conservative Christians. And those who don’t find it cool to hear the Word while raking in tons of moolah from their trades won’t agree as well.

Here’s a very passionate article from a very passionate writer friend of mine who has been a staunch defender of Christianity in every area and subject of society to explain to us how taking care of money and soul at the same time can be possible and a must. Continue reading Taking Care of Finances and Your Soul

EnRich – The Comprehensive Training on Personal Finance

Attend one of the First Quarter 2014 offerings of the enlightening, empowering and engaging EnRich™ Personal Finance Trainings:

February 22 – San Fernando City, Pampanga (Hotel Gracelane)
March 1 – Baguio City, Le Monet Hotel, Camp John Hay
March 8 – Davao City, Microtel Davao, Damosa Gateway
March 15 – Cebu City, Golden Prince Hotel
March 22 – Quezon City, Gloria Maris, Gateway Mall, Cubao

Investment is Php500 per person for outside Metro Manila venues and Php1,000 per person for Metro Manila run. Investment is inclusive of lunch, PM snack, 30-day after program coaching and training kit. Continue reading EnRich – The Comprehensive Training on Personal Finance

The Magic of MRI for Home Loan Borrowers

In my recent talk at the University of the Philippines-Diliman as part of UP Phil Delta Alpha Sorority’s Alternative Classroom Learning Experience or ACLE, I discussed about securing one’s future through frugal living and growing money through various investment vehicles.

The two other guest speakers spoke about insurance and its importance in protecting our finances, homes, and lives in the event of natural calamities and disasters.

What caught my attention the most was the sharing of Mr. Jay Castillo of Foreclosure Philippines about their experience with Ondoy back in 2009. There are a handful revelations from his talk as his was a first-hand experience as a home loan borrower who lost a home right where Ondoy struck the heaviest, Marikina City.

According to Jay, his Pag-ibig home loan insurance has helped him recover a big portion of the cost of the house after selling it. While it was expected to find it hard to look for buyers, Jay was lucky enough to find one: their neighbor. Continue reading The Magic of MRI for Home Loan Borrowers