One of the many sacrifices that overseas Filipino workers, or OFWs, make is being away from their loved ones for a few months to even several years. Most of them go abroad to have better job opportuni...

Being a financial advisor for more than a decade, I’ve met a lot of people who have debts ranging from thousands to even millions of pesos. And while there are those who can get out of debt in 2-3 mon...

When people hear the word ‘debt’, it’s often thought of as a negative thing. The idea of borrowing money from someone or from any lending institution has been associated with stress and financial burd...

Recently, we covered the general guidelines when buying properties. Following this, one important thing to discuss is your finances. And one of the most common ways to pay for it is to borrow money fr...

Buying your own home is commonly seen as a better decision than renting. After all, being able to purchase a property is considered a big achievement, while continuously paying rent with your hard-ear...

For most people, buying a property is a major milestone in their lives, as it’s one of the most significant decisions they’ll make. It can be both exciting and overwhelming, especially when you're a f...

Investing can be rewarding, but it also comes with its fair share of risks. At times, even seasoned investors find themselves dealing with the reality of a bad investment. And for anyone, the aftermat...

Investments are great financial vehicles for building wealth and achieving life goals. And there are now a lot of options to choose from, and each has its own pros and cons.

Finding the right one for...

Investing can be an exciting way to grow your money, but it's important to approach it with caution.

While there are now platforms that make investing easier and simpler, it is still a skill that req...

One of the most common inquiries I get is about how to start investing. And knowing this, I’m glad that more and more people are looking for opportunities to grow their money.

There's definitely a lo...

I recently saw a Netflix series¹ that tackles various topics and situations in personal finance.

Along the way, the host meets people of different backgrounds and gives them an action plan depending ...

A part of the financial strategy sessions I do with clients is to help them have clarity about their most important life goals. This can vary from raising a kid and sending them to a good school to be...