Personal Finance Archive

The 5 Cards that Life Deals Us

Have you ever played Poker? Or any card game for that matter? Do you agree that, after a good shuffle of the deck of cards, you really don’t have any influence on what cards you are dealt with? In the game of life as ...Read More

#ArgelAnswers What’s the Smartest Way to spend my BONUS?

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! As the song lyrics go, Christmas is the time of the year for sharing and giving. It’s also the time when most people have lots of extra money due to bonuses like their 13th-month pay and ...Read More

#ArgelAnswers What are your Top Christmas Shopping Tips?

According to CNN, the Philippines celebrate the longest Christmas in the whole world. As soon as the “ber” months start, we start counting our loved ones, friends, and godchildren who we will buy presents for. Being the biggest spending season of the year, we ...Read More

The Ugly Truth About Pinoy Money Habits [Infographic]

Pinoy Money Habits Exposed As an advocate of Financial Literacy, it’s a big task for me to spread awareness and education to Pinoys who need it. This shocking infographic about Pinoy Money Habits further drives the point that the Philippines needs more volunteers in the ...Read More

#ArgelAnswers What is the Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) and Why Should I Care About It?

We hear it in the news… We see it on Facebook… Some of our friends talk about it… So, what is the Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi)? Investopedia defines it as: A market index is an aggregate value produced by combining several stocks or ...Read More

#TiburcioTipidTips : How to Surely Save Money in 10 Simple Steps

Can’t seem to save money at all? If you are an employee who’s figuring out why, even after all the salary increases, you still can’t seem to save money after every pay day then this is for you. Surely Save Money in 10 Simple ...Read More

#ArgelAnswers : What is the Biggest Cost in Investing?

The Cost of Delaying Investing As a Financial Adviser, I have no control whether or not my client who I personally meet for a 1-on-1 Financial Planning session will start right away with investing for his or her financial goals. I’m cool with that ...Read More

[Philippine Stock Market] Free Webinars: Stock Market 101 and Fundamental Analysis

Summer Classes about the Philippine Stock Market And it’s FREE! Learn more about the Philippine Stock Market and the Basics of Stock Market Fundamental Analysis at the comfort of your own home (or coffee shop, or office haha!) Free Stock Market 101 Webinar Learn ...Read More

My Awesome JFINEX SLSU Seminar Experience

Southern Hospitality After weeks of preparation, me and my co-speakers for the JFINEX SLSU event entitled “Unfold Your Financial Intelligence Quotient (Navigating Mindset towards Financial Freedom)” are ready to head for Lucban, Quezon the night before the event date. Dj Dimaliuat offered to drive ...Read More

They Say LOVE is Free… But Valentine’s Day Costs Plenty! [Infographic]

The Economics of Valentine’s Day Last 2015, consumers spent an approximate $18.9 Billion with an average consumer spending at least $142 $1.7 Billion was spent on Valentine’s day sweets Men spend $190.53, nearly double the $96.58 that women plan to spend. For women, it ...Read More