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Are You A Cool Investor?

If a friend took your wallet from your pocket and tossed it off the Pasig River, how would you react?

In times like these when the stock market seems like going down the drain, it is but natural to feel really bad especially if you just started investing less than a year ago. Just like your wallet thrown off that muddy, murky, filthy urban river.

At the same time, when the market seem to go up like forever it’s also natural to feel really good. In any case, emotions will always be there. But would you always give in to your fears and joy as an emotional investor?

Here are some friendly reminders. Continue reading Are You A Cool Investor?

Stocks, Bonds, Pooled Funds – What Are Their Differences?

It’s back to basics once again for our readers. Why go back to basics? Because only less than 2% of the Filipino population are investing.

It is presumed that almost half of that 1% are plainly putting their money in financial instruments such as stocks, funds, and bonds without even knowing the basic principles and concepts of investing. This shows how much the financial education sector have to work on to teach more Filipinos across the country and abroad.

For today’s post, I will be sharing video clips from various resources like Pesos and Sense, Investopedia, and InvestingAnswers. Continue reading Stocks, Bonds, Pooled Funds – What Are Their Differences?

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