Keeping Calm and Investing On


Keeping Calm and Investing OnStick to Your Investment Plan Even When Others Do Not

 The stock market has been crashing the past few weeks. I’m not worried nor am I sad. As I posted in my Facebook wall, “I am keeping calm and investing on.” Why?

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The basic definition of a stock is “ownership in a business.” [Read more…]


Money Lessons OFWs Should Know


MONEY LESSONS OFWS SHOULD KNOW

Year after year, millions of our fellow Filipinos work abroad to provide a better and secure future for their family.

True enough, OFWs are able to send their children to good schools, provide comfortable homes, and buy the things they need. But, in exchange for this, are the years they spend away from home.

What’s Happening Now

Every month, OFWs send a huge portion of their salary back home in the Philippines.

Whatever is left will be for their personal living expenses. More often than not, what is set aside for savings is spent for emergency expenses and other unforeseen circumstances in the Philippines.

Money Lessons OFWs Should KnowIndeed, they are our modern day heroes.

But, if this will be the usual scenario, [Read more…]


Top 10 Pesos and Sense Blogs


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Are you looking for the best advice regarding Personal Finance and Investments? Look no further!

Our community of Smart Investors from around the world chose these top blog entries as their most read and liked posts.

Do not miss this chance to read these blog entries to help you understand personal finance and investments, the simple and easy way!

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5 Easy Steps To Start Investing in the Stock Market

Phillipine stockmarketOne of our most Frequently Asked Question of all time: “Paano mag invest sa stock market?” [Read more…]


Peso Cost Averaging explained


PCAStock prices go up or down because of a lot of factors.
It is affected by the economy, business performance, political situation, and world events.

Stock market traders take advantage of this up and down movements.
They will buy when the prices are low, and sell when the prices are high.
This can happen in a matter of minutes. Mabilisang kita, but it is risky because the buying and selling should be timed exactly. If not, they will lose money.

What if there is a way to invest in the stock market that is steady and safer? Regardless of your age, income, and experience, you can be part of the growth of the Philippine stock market. How? through Peso Cost Averaging.

Peso Cost Averaging is a strategy that long-term investors use to invest in the stock market. It involves investing a fixed amount of money at regular intervals over a long period of time (10- 20 years).You do this regardless of the situation in the market, government, or the rest of the world.

You can master this strategy in 3 simple steps: [Read more…]