Calling All Bloggers: Sign up for a FREE Personal and Practical Finance by Randell Tiongson, RFP

Blogging and Personal Finance.  These are subjects which don’t normally go hand-in-hand. =)

 
Randell Tiongson, Director of the Registered Financial Planners Institute of the Philippines will conduct a free seminar for bloggers on personal and practical finance. Randell will be talking about the various financial instruments that you can invest on so that you can break out [...]

Private Iris: a comic book that teaches money management

Gosh,  I’m really feeling my age.  I’ve made the transition from Mythology Class to Private Iris.  =) 
The comic book series created by Jamie Bautista and Arnold Arre follows the young detective Private Iris as she solves mysteries while imparting useful facts and money savings tips which are relevant to today’s youth.  
The first case – “The Cashbox Caper” introduces the lead [...]

Coffee Talk Series: Be Financially Empowered

The current turmoil in the financial markets has more and more people thinking about their financial future. Suddenly, what seemed safe ground seems to be quick sand. The “sure” thing is now uncertain. Compound this with problems such as paying our regular bills and you realize the increasing importance to making (and keeping) a budget sufficient to satisfy future needs.

On Sept 20, attend a wealth management forum with Financial Columnist Karen Galarpe hosted by Mom Exchange and Alveo Verdana Homes.

2008 Christmas Bazaar Schedule

Ahh… the “Ber” months are upon us and the shopping frenzy has begun.  I’ve compiled a list of those bazaars which I think should be interesting, historically offering unique items at a fairly reasonable amount.  I’ll expand the list as soon as I get updates on the others.  =)
The 7th World Bazaar Festival
World Trade Center, Metro Manila
Dec [...]

2008 Manila International Book Fair

I’m so sad that I’m stuck here in KL in the upcoming week.  
Booklovers across the Metro have been counting down the days to the 29th Manila International Book Fair will be held from September 12 to 16, 2008, 10:00 A.M.to 8:00 P.M. at Halls 1-4, SMX Convention Center in SM Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay [...]

Enjoy a pampering FREE Lancome makeover

Ever once in a while, all moms just have to take a break from the daily grind for a little ME time. Are you up for a break? Well now, calling all kikay moms! Come to Rustan’s and pamper yourself to a free makeover with Lancôme’s Color Experts this September!
Free consultation [...]

PERA has finally been signed!

For a change, I was happy reading the headlines of today’s broadsheets: the Personal Equity and Retirement Account (PERA Bill) has finally been signed into law! Hip Hip Hooray!

The bill is designed to promote a “culture of savings” among Filipinos, particularly OFWs, who are not required to be members of either [...]

We Are What We Do… Start the Change You Want to See

I see them everywhere.. the ubiquitous “I’m not a plastic bag” bags which  have become such a rage that they are being sold for hundreds of dollars on ebay and mass marketed by pirates.
Did you know where they came from and what they stand for?  The Anya Hindmarch bags were just one of the many initiatives [...]

Sick? Know your HMO entitlements

Here are a couple of things I learned from my son’s confinement:
1.  Know your medical benefits.
Even though our employers use the same HMO,  the benefits were very different – mine (higher room rate – all incidentals must be paid upon discharge),  his (no cash out – subject to deferred payment via payroll deductions).  We had [...]

Mobile Passport Service coming to an LGU near you

Is your passport expiring this year?  Make sure that you apply for a new one at least 8 months before the expiry date.  The new machine-readable passport has had a lot of birth pains — from long lines at the DFA to printer breakdowns.  To accomodate the demand,  the DFA is coordinating with various Local Government Units [...]