Personal Finance Archive

#ArgelAsks: Is the Filipino still worth dying for?

Whatever your answer to this question is, I’m sure that if I change “the Filipino” with “your family” your answer will be a definitive “YES” Us Pinoys have very close family ties. We value our family as one of our driving factors as to ...Read More

[Infographic] AIA Healthy Living Index 2018 Key Findings (Philippines included!)

AIA Healthy Living Index 2018 – Key Findings (Philippines included!) AIA, the mother company of AIA Philippines, has been asking about people’s health for the past seven years. 2018 results are out. What are the prevailing health trends in the Asia-Pacific region? Check out ...Read More

I am tagged as one of the “Filipino Financial Gurus”

Filipino Financial Gurus You Need to Follow If you don’t know yet, I have a Facebook Page where I share my insights and stories regarding personal finance, money management, insurance, and investments. Recently, I noticed a surge of new likers of my FB page. ...Read More

#TiburcioTipidTips : How to Track Your Expenses [New Concept]

Do you track your expenses? Peter Drucker once said that “You can’t manage what you don’t measure.” For me, this holds true in our personal finances. Have you ever wondered how your income doesn’t seem enough? Did you have a salary increase but you ...Read More

The Ultimate Retirement Plan for Millennials

The Ultimate Retirement Plan for Millennials Many Filipinos neglect to have a retirement plan. Thus, many Filipinos are having trouble supporting themselves when they get old depending only on some pensions with a very minimum amount. Filipinos make retirement plans too late. In fact, ...Read More

4 Tips for Starting a Business with Low Capital

Advice When Starting a Business with Low Capital Starting a business is always worth giving a go, especially when you see the results of your hard work. You don’t have to be rich to start a business, as determination and diligence will make you ...Read More

#ArgelAnswers What are Mutual Funds?

What is a Mutual Fund? If you happen to stumble upon this post, it means you’re interested to know more about mutual funds or you want to invest in a mutual fund! Well, you came to the right place because this fun infographic from PAMI ...Read More

#ArgelAnswers: How much debt is too much debt?

I’ve been invited to talk about Financial Planning, Personal Finance, and Money Management in front of government employees. In De La Salle University, I was invited to give a talk to public school teachers. A post shared by Argel Tiburcio (@argeltiburcio) on Mar 19, ...Read More

#TiburcioTipidTips : Top 5 Myths About Meeting a Financial Advisor

Scared of meeting with a Financial Advisor? Are you on high guard when Financial Advisors start to present the services they offer? Did you have a bad experience with a Financial Advisor? Face it. Sooner or later, you are going to have to tap ...Read More

#ArgelAsks Do you already have an Emergency Fund / Safety Fund? (DZMM Teleradyo Live Interview Inside)

I already have an Emergency Fund, Argel That’s great! It means that you already have at least three to six months’ worth of your expenses saved somewhere you can have immediate access to. However, a recent banking glitch here in the Philippines triggered a ...Read More