One of my money saving trick is making an Unwish List. Basically, the Unwish List is the exact opposite of a Wish List. The Unwish List is a list of things I will not buy... yet. Not spending is the sure way to save. But everywhere you go and look encourages you to spend. I … Continue reading The Unwish List
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Financial Advice for Single-Income Families
Every family is different, and we all have our own ways of juggling home finances. These days many modern families subsist on two incomes – one from Dad’s job, one from Mom’s – to keep the household afloat. Lots of families, though, also take the single-income route instead. It may be because one parent has … Continue reading Financial Advice for Single-Income Families
PSEi 2015 Forecast and Stock Picks
The year 2014 ended nicely for the Philippine stock market. While it started with uncertainty, the stocks rallied to new all time highs ending at the 7,200 mark. For 2015, analysts are looking at better gains in the stock market. As early as August 2014, predictions that the PSEi will break 8,000 in 2015 were … Continue reading PSEi 2015 Forecast and Stock Picks
BPI’s Mutual Fund PSIF and ALFM Money Market Fund Are Temporarily Closed
I was about to buy additional shares for my BPI Mutual Fund. The Philippine Stock Index Fund (PSIF) is so far the best performing in my portfolio. Since the PSE Index has been hitting record highs, it just follows that the PSIF is going up so well. However, I was surprised to know that I can … Continue reading BPI’s Mutual Fund PSIF and ALFM Money Market Fund Are Temporarily Closed
What should I do with my US Dollars in 2013?
The Philippine Peso is showing strong signs over the US Dollar. Some analysts predicts that the Peso-Dollar exchange rate will breach the 40 PHP to 1 USD in 2013. While the government has a conservative peso forecast of 42-45 Php in 2013, DBS and Bank of America sees it to close up to 39.30 by … Continue reading What should I do with my US Dollars in 2013?