You’ve heard about unit investment trust fund or UITF in the Philippines for Pinoy, and you might’ve spent the last hour scouring the internet or this blog on how to invest in them. And you’ve probably heard that UITF is offered by banks and trust companies, but still you’re not sure where to start. Which bank or company…
When I started investing many years ago the first question I had was, where can I invest? I knew I wanted to begin with mutual funds because a friend told me about them. However, I hadn’t had the chance to get to know the companies that offer them. If you find yourself asking the same question, this is the…
Why do companies decide to join Philippine Stocks Exchange? What are the benefits of going public that other businesses don’t have? I will try to answer what motivates companies from staying as a private establishment to becoming a public, whose stocks can be bought by just anybody in the stock market. First things first, what is…
How can you you invest in the stock market? It was in 2018 that bought my first ever stock from the Philippine Stock Exchange. Here’s how that experience went and why I will continue to buy more in the future. This is also a beginner’s guide to everyone who may want to start investing in companies that they like. Background…
Which companies in the Philippines have reported highest dividends in 2019? This is the question I’d like to answer in this article. Related: Blue chip stocks with the highest dividends 2019 What is a dividend? When you buy a stock from the Philippine Stock Exchange, dividend is one way that you gain from your investment and earn passive income. We know that…
In stock investing and in value investing in the Philippines, we know that the market goes up and down. When it is up, the prices of stocks rise and it’s pretty tricky to find ones that are inexpensive. When it is down, the prices of stocks goes down too and it’s pretty tricky again to find the cheapest…
In the previous article, I talked about P/E ratio and how it provides an understanding of stock price in relation to its earnings. That article concluded that while it is helpful in determining if a stock is overpriced or not, it may not be wise to rely only on it in value investing. I’m going to…
In a perfect world, you and I will only be using one card to take care of all our banking needs. In reality, that’s just not the case. There are so many varieties of plastic cards available in the market in the Philippines, and it is quite confusing to know which one is suited for what…
Prepaid cards are very versatile bank products that you can use for cashless shopping, bills payment and online booking. They are also easy to acquire, there is no need for you to open an account. Those are the reasons that I’ve decided to get a BPI My e-Prepaid Mastercard. I can use it to pay online subscriptions just…
Two weeks after I applied for a BPI e-Prepaid Mastercard, I went to the bank to claim the card. Here are the five (5) things that you should do to have a smooth, hassle-free experience. (For those who have come to this page for the first time, you may want to read on general information about prepaid cards that are…
I was excited getting the BPI prepaid Mastercard. I couldn’t wait to use it right away. In this post, I am going to talk about how to load funds, inquire balance, use the card to make online purchases and view transaction history. If you’ve come across this page for the first time, you may want to…
In the Philippines, it’s crucial to have a legitimate ID in order to transact with both private and public offices. You must apply for various identity card that will also be recognized as a legal ID if you don’t currently have any valid IDs or don’t have enough to cover all your needs. To begin processing…
Financial planning is bringing your future goals to the present so you can do something about it. As important as it is towards creating a fulfilling, financially-free future, it is sad that most Pinoys do not know its importance. What is financial planning? Financial planning is all about optimizing the way that you manage your…
When I was working as a corporate trainer, I used to buy Starbucks (decaffeinated) frappuccino at least once or twice a month. Like all millenials, I viewed my tall cup of sweet, whipped-cream beverage as ‘reward’ for all the hard work that I was doing. This was way before I knew about financial planning. Budgeting was…
Robert Kiyosaki, popular author of Rich Dad, Poor Dad and successful entrepreneur, has been strongly recommending people to be mindful of their income statement. But what is it? And how exactly can it help you? Income statement An income statement is a tool of personal financial planning. It is where you see a record of your…
In the Philippines, it’s really unfortunate that financial education is not built into our school system. We’ve been told to study hard, work hard, and help out the family. From when we started going to school until we started our career, that’s what we’ve always been told. They never told us there were other ways to earn….
Are you looking for a low-risk investment? Treasury bills may be right for you. This article is going to talk about why they can be a good investment option. With so many available alternatives where you can invest your money and hope to earn passive income like mutual funds, UITF, PERA, VUL, exchange traded funds like FMETF, time deposit, Pag-ibig MP2, find out what a…
One of the sources of passive income available to Pinoys is by investing in retail treasury bonds (RTB). But what is it? For many of us, particularly those who are just starting to learn about investing, it might be one of those things that are not particularly well-known. In this article, I’m going to talk about how the retail…
A bond is a type of asset that allows you to earn interest for the money that you allow to be borrowed to an institution, generally businesses and the government. Investing in them in the Philippines can be an option for certain types of investors. They are usually described as containing less risks than other aggressive assets such as…
What are the best HMO plans in the Philippines? Are you looking for the best prepaid HMO cards? This article is for all Pinoys looking for an affordable HMO plan: freelancers, self-employed, individuals, senior citizens, families, and employers (business owners of corporations and SME/small and medium enterprises). The goal of this article is to let…
In the past, we’ve introduced a new means of earning passive income through investing in bonds, which are paper assets that offer investors a chance to get periodic proceeds. This article is going to focus on corporate bonds. What is a corporate bond? When a company wants to raise capital, they can do so by giving up equity and selling stocks to…
