In previous articles, I discussed three reasons people have money problems. Today let me proceed by sharing with you five reasons why we need to manage our finances. Because we need money to live. Kailangan natin ng pera para mabuhay! We need money for our food,...
Here’s What God Says About Money
The number one problem when it comes to family living isn't our failure to communicate, as important as that may be. Nor is it what takes place behind the bedroom door, or keeping our in-laws from becoming outlaws. The greatest, single problem facing families today is...
I’m Still Financing My Child
Question: Hi, Randell. My child has been working for five years already but I feel that I can do more to help him become financially independent. I’ve been helping him out by giving him a monthly allowance of P10,000, instead of him contributing to our expenses in the...
Conjugal Spending (Part 2): How Married Couples Should Spend Money
In my previous article, I mentioned about conjugal spending. Ano nga ang conjugal spending? Eto ‘yung ginagawa namin. Ang pera ko at pera ni Misis ay combined. No exceptions! So, kapag may bibilhin kami, conjugal spending. This means na kapag may bibilhin ako,...
How to Begin Building Your Financial Future
A lot of our issues with regard to money are behavioral in nature. Reading a ‘how to’ finance book or even attending a seminar is never a guarantee that it will put you on a path toward financial freedom. It always starts with a decision and that decision is done on a...
Conjugal Spending (Part 1): How Married Couples Should Spend Money
In our seminars, we usually ask, “Sino sa inyo ang magastos ang asawa? Itaas ang kamay. Eh sino naman ang mas magastos?“ Ayan, kayo pala ang problema! Naalala n’yo ba noong kinasal kayo… a few years ago? (Ang iba ay a few months ago.) Do you still remember your...
Saying “No” to Impulse Spending
Question: I understand that I need to start and invest but I find it difficult because I’m impulsive when it comes to buying. What should I do? Answer: Saying ‘no’ is a challenge, especially when you are shopping. You go in, and come out with a bag or two in hand, or...
Know Where Your Money Is Coming From
After identifying the kind of “Moneyger” you are and knowing the Power of Systematic Investment, it is now time for us to discuss the 10 Steps to Unleash the Highest Potential of Your Money. These are simple and doable steps that even you can easily and immediately...
Seven Guidelines for Financial Survival
Few of us lie awake at nights worrying about a major world economic collapse any more than we lie awake worrying about our planet getting wiped out by an asteroid from outer space. But thinking about our own families and what may happen if mom or dad doesn't get a...
The Importance of Investing in Knowledge
"If a man empties his purse into his head, no man can take it from him. An investment in knowledge pays the best interest." —Benjamin Franklin. This is a longer version of the usual quote “An investment in knowledge …” The author expresses a straightforward saying,...