AAFP Philippines

It's been more than a month since we updated the site - sorry for that. It's just that December have always been a very busy month for me and my family. Added the fact that I had to finish some personal projects intended for Christmas that's why.2011 has been good ... Read More

Due to typhoon Pedring and Quiel, my internet connection wasn't as reliable as it should be these past few days. And when it finally came back to life, I was more than relieved checking the news, checking my stocks, facebook, ym and email of course. And while reading thru yahoo news ... Read More

This morning, a client texted me asking if it's ok to switch her balanced fund (mutual fund) to equity fund and if it's high time to add more money in equities NOW. I then replied to her, not yet. Let's just wait in the sidelines for the moment as the ... Read More

I've been dreading to write for God knows how many days now. It's just that I need to prioritize some more pressing matters. So just stay tuned and keep visiting  AAFP Philppines. What has happened so far? If you've noticed, we've transferred to a new domain. It's now http://www.financialplanningph.com instead of the ... Read More

Wow, I just read a news from Yugatech.com that Tsikot.com was offered up to Php100M by MIH - majority owners of Sulit.com.ph. Tsikot.com is an online Filipino community that deals with cars and general auto. There's a catch however. Only 10%  will be paid in cash - which is Php10Million. The ... Read More

The year of the Metal Rabbit officially began today at exactly 10:31 in the morning. And one thing I read about this year is that Money will be made more easily. All we have to do is not to make it go out easily. I'm not much of a believer of ... Read More

Mutual Funds What is Mutual Fund? Is it Legal? Mutual Fund Video Illustration (Pesos and Sense) FAQ on Mutual Funds My Personal Experience in Mutual Fund Investing How to Open a Mutual Fund Account? How to Make Additional/Subsequent Investments in Mutual Funds? Educational Planning Cost of College Education in the Philippines Do It Yourself Educational Plan Part 1 Do It ... Read More

Insurance is probably one of the most under rated financial instrument we have right now.  But the truth is, insurance is one of the basic foundation in Financial security. Accidents, diseases, death and destructive natural and man-made disasters may happen anytime and can severely affect our family. Also, as Aya Laraya ... Read More

July 31, 2009 marks an unsual event in the history of Philippine Life Insurance industry as presidents of the two largest insurance companies in the Philippines retire on the same day. Here's an article from Manila Standard Today by Maya Baltazar Hererra, in her column "Integrations" entitled "What's Your Next Mountain?" After ... Read More

Here's a good article published in Philippine Daily Inquirer today (July 27) tackling about making your money grow - thru Mutual Funds. It starts with these lines - Finally, after several months of squirreling away some money from your salary, you have managed to set aside a tidy sum that you want ... Read More