Signs you are ready to retire ( Philippines )

Written by: King San Jose Santos, RFP

Most Filipino’s have a short term mindset instead of preparing for a relaxing future, they tend to enjoy life in the short term while suffering in the end. An investment mindset and a long term vision is what lacking in the Philippines.

 We asked our clients in San Jose Financials website (www.sanjosefinancials.com) and asked them,  “ What is the best investment for you?”.  80% answered  they prefer to put it under time deposit.

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Financial literacy is too low in the Philippines. The Majority of Filipino’s is intimidated when they talk about stocks, bonds or other investment materials that is available. So what are the factors for us to retire early?

If we talk about retiring, there are other factors you need to consider. Spiritually and mentally, a person should consider asking yourself if you are ready to have a life of no work.  You have to understand the when you decide to retire, every day is “ Sunday”.

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Being ready financially is easy to compute. We always do that in here with SJF computing the readiness of our clients in retirement and preparation of funds. However,  we should know the right perspective. It is not with the age but with the financial readiness and proper mindset is a sign when you are ready to retire.

What are the signs that you are ready for retirement?

1. Following a Plan

• Being retired involves discipline.  If you have a plan when you are playing games or sports, isn’t that logical to have one for your wealth as wealth ?

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2. You are fully covered with your risk

• From your life for your health,  Your risk for you and your family is fully covered

3. Your children are financially independent

• Seeing your children grow and worry free is every parents dream.  You are ready to retire if you see your kids fully independent and well covered.

4. Almost no debt.

• You are ready to retire if you see your house, car and other loans fully paid.

5. Your investments can sustain your everyday

• You are definitely ready when you see that you can survive by just your investments.

Everyone has a different standard. A retirement plan for Mr. Guitirez can’t be fit for Mrs. Salvon. There is no amount that can tell you that you are ready for retirement.  Filipino’s often tend to look for the value of income as the basis, however the secret formula there is not only income but several financial factors.

 To know more about retirement planning, visit SJF website atwww.sanjosefinancials.com or call 798.8111.

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Getting Financial advice from Independent advisers

In the Philippines, it is hard to get financial advice especially the low financial literacy of the Filipinos comparing to other neighboring countries such as Singapore.
 In this regard, some individuals take advantage of this scenario which affects their future, affecting the quality of the life or even destroy their portfolio.

People working for institutions such as Insurance or banks' claims they care for their clients, however you have to ask yourself. Can you tell the client 100% disadvantage of your product? Or can you tell the client they don't need it? Or even give advice without buying the product? The main objective is to sell the product to you. It's hard to accept but it is a fact.

1. Knowing the complete Truth.
 Independent Financial advisers tell the truth including the disadvantage of the product or investment. They give you alternative in reaching goal.

2. Have a vast knowledge in all your investments.
 Real Independent Financial advisers have a vast and wide knowledge in different investment you have. From equities to your business, they make sure everything is aligned to your goals and objectives in life.

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3. They give you advice without getting a commission when you buy or invest.
 Real Independent Financial advisers give you advice even though you don't buy any product. Conditions such as "free financial plan" or "we will teach you how to reach your goals" when you buy their product are top signs they are brokers selling you a product. Real Independent Financial advisers double check your current status before acquiring an investment. They don't look for your portfolio on how they can put the product in your product.

4. They put your interest first.
 Real independent Financial advisers search for ways how you can reach your goals and look what is best for you. They look for alternatives that is comfortable for the client and offers different alternatives such as opening business ventures, real estates or even  investment abroad.

Before, only high net worth individuals  can afford Independent Financial Advisers . Some individuals even travel abroad to acquire independent and real financial advice from independent firms.
Now, new groups such as San Jose Financial Wealth Management Group which offers unbiased financial advice and planning on how you can achieve your goals in life, aligning your goals and objectives with your overall financial status. From your investments to your debts, SJF helps you plan your goals in life and find alternative on how you can achieve our dreams in life. A group of professional people helping you reach your goals in life.

Talk to your SJF Wealth Manager for a FREE 1 HOUR Consultation and see the difference.
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5 People You Should Never Get Investment Advice From

by MIRANDA MARQUIT on MARCH 13, 2013 of excessreturn
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These days, it seems as though almost everyone has an idea of how you can get ahead as an investor. However, no matter how good the investment advice sounds, you need to do a gut-check. Can you trust this person? And why is he or she sharing such a great tip with you?

While you can listen to the investment ideas put forth by just about anyone, it’s another thing to whole-heartedly trust someone else with your money. Before you take the plunge, carefully examine the situation and the fundamentals, and then reconsider. Here are 5 people you should be wary of when they are giving you investment advice:

1. Family ( Related Topic: What is the best investment for you? )

It’s tempting to get in on that “hot” tip that your brother-in-law is offering, or get in on the bottom floor on that “investment opportunity” Your cousin is involved with. Unfortunately, too often, your family members don’t really understand investing. Like many others, they are following the herd, and that “hot” stock may be in bubble mode.

Even worse is the possibility that your family member has been taken in by an investment scam. Going in can mean that you are caught in the trap, too. Before taking the advice of a family member, review his or her track record with finances, as well as remind yourself that your family member probably doesn’t have the know-how or credentials to be giving investing tips.

2. Strangers ( Related Topic: how to reduce debt? )

Why would a stranger go out of the way to give you great investment advice? In this category are those emails you receive about penny stocks and other “opportunities.” Also, be wary of taking advice from strangers you meet in social settings. He or she might be bragging about his or her investing prowess, but you don’t really have any proof that there is a real performance capability there.

3. Co-Workers ( Related Topic: Legal Forex Scams) 

Unless you work in the investment industry, and your co-workers are all analyzing the merits of a particular investment, your co-workers probably aren’t the best people to turn to for financial advice. Instead, your co-workers are likely just behind the curve, buying when everyone else is, and selling in panic when things go south.

On top of that, co-workers are often sources of investment scams. They get taken in by scams, and then ask you to participate. They may be in earnest about the “opportunity”, but that doesn’t make you feel better after you’ve both been duped.

4. Media Talking Heads ( Related Topic: How to reduce your debt? )

It may be fun to watch Jim Cramer’s antics, but it’s important not to take your advice from media talking heads. Financial media don’t exist to inform investors. The primary goal of the financial media is to make money; any education or useful information provided to investors is merely a side product.

One of the best ways to make money is to sensationalize things. Media talking heads try to draw you in by convincing you that something is practically full-proof, or by whipping up fear about the imminent disaster. Making investment decisions based on these extremes presented by the media can lead to big losses to your portfolio.

Take the news with a grain of salt. Instead, you are better off following your own investing plan designed for the long haul, and ignoring the noise from the TV screen.

5. Brokers and Other Wall Street Types 
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Going to a stockbroker for advice seems like a slam dunk. After all, these folks know all about investing. Unfortunately, Wall Street types probably don’t have your best financial interests at heart. Brokers are, on a basic level, salespeople. This means that they are trying to get you to buy products that will earn them a better commission.

Whether it’s someone at your local bank, or a broker with an official firm, the reality is that these advice-givers only have to recommend something that is “suitable.” And suitably isn’t the same things as “best”.

If you want solid advice from a professional, consider using a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) or a fee-based financial planner. The RIA has a fiduciary responsibility under the law to look to your interests ahead of the commission, and a good financial planner that isn’t paid by commissions can offer mostly unbiased advice. 

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Proper way to Invest

By: FPT 

From FPT Website

Investments offers a dangerous draw: enormous rewards with the possibility of awful losses. Investors are in love with the idea of amassing wealth, however, no one likes to lose their money. The key here is to learn how to invest your money with minimal risks. It’s impossible to predict the daily fluctuations of our market, but as you begin to invest you’ll soon learn to withstand the losses and bounce back with the next market swell.



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The market cannot be controlled, but with practice you will learn how to invest wisely when buying stocks, bonds, options, ETFs (i.e a silver ETF and biotech ETF), trading forex or even mutual funds. It’s important to familiarize yourself with the products of the business you’re investing in before you take the plunge. Also, remember that market high isn’t everlasting. It’s wise to invest into a powerful stock with a long lasting record than a recent trend that’s in the first year of its infancy. These usually don’t last.

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Equally as important to the product is your thinking behind the decision to invest in it. A very important step in locating good stocks to invest in is to know the company of the stock very well- so you’ll be one step ahead of the game and already know the direction of your next move. For example, if you’re investing only for profit you’ll know to drop out once the prices fall instead of worrying about whether to hang in there until the next market high.

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Investing is all about the timing – by this I mean the timing of your moves in relation to the market highs and market lows. You must know when it’s time to cut your losses. It’s equally important to know when to take the profits and run. Many people believe running a profit when the market is up to be the correct course of action. However, many others are afraid the market will soon fall. When the market dips you should cut your losses. Back out quickly before the situation gets worse.

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Never ever invest in things you cannot afford and never invest without a sound reasoning. Yes the market highs are incredibly rewarding, but the market low is also part of the journey. Much of investing is run by guy instinct, but you shouldn’t and cannot afford to make reckless choices.  Mutual funds are always a great place to start – and finding a no load mutual fund, without any fees is on the safe side when it comes to investing in the stock market.

A popular investment these days are ETFs like the energy ETF (energy-sector exchange traded funds), silver ETF, financial ETF, natural gas ETF and more.  If you aren’t sure about a specific company, but want to get into the sector it is in, ETFs may just be for you.

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The ideal thing is to study the market. Don’t throw yourself into the deep end without first studying the product record. There are many good books available. If you get a chance check out “The Real Life Investing Guide” or “The Only Investment Guide You Will Ever Need”. Know what you’re up to before you ever set foot on the path of the investor.

When the time comes to make an informed decision you’ll gain plenty of benefits from the world market. Business very unpredictable indeed, but when the market is up the reward are worth far more than the gamble.

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ABS-CBN's Fear Factor Jommy Teotico.A Celebrity with a Big Heart. A love for SJF's Advocacy 2013

By: SJF News Team
June 7,2013

In the past few months, Philippines is currently growing steadfast against her Asian neighbors but in a recent report from National Statistic office, Philippines recorded at 7.1% unemployment which is an increase of .1% from year 2011 even though the economy grew 7.3% & outperformed China.

Photo courtesy to COSMO.PH

In this regard,  a local Celebrity and ABS-CBN Fear Factor winner, Jommy Teotico decided to launch an advocacy campaign along with SJF Wealth & Investment Management Group. "WE KNOW THE TRUTH." A financial literacy campaign which helps individuals understand basic Financial concepts. "Understanding how you manage your wealth can definitely turn not only an individual future but the entire nation in the long run", said Jommy.

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We were able to set up an interview with Jommy.

Part 1 of the conversation:

SJF Team: " Good Morning Jommy! How are you today?"
Jommy Teotico: "It's a happy day! Spreading the love to everyone!"
SJF Team: " That is so nice of you looking positive in life Jom. So, how are you in your showbiz career?"
Jommy Teotico: " I'm doing good. Kakatapos ko lang ng Soap with ABSCBN and now I'm preparing for new projects and busy with my advocacy in helping people."
SJF Team: "You are doing Advocacy lately? what kind of advocacy?"
Jommy Teotico: " I want to help people. I just launched my own advocacy and supporting SJF Know the truth campaign.                                  

Photo courtesy of #wearemproud

SJF Team: You are currently supporting SJF in their advocacy in Wealth Management?
Jommy T: Yes. I'm currently supporting "know the truth campaign of SJF"
 SJF Team: " what is Know the truth?"
Jommy Teotico: My friend King San Jose told me regarding SJF's advocacy in helping people understand their financial health and proper management. Nagulat ako eto pala ang kulang para sa tamang pagunlad ng tao. Most often, if we talk to agents and often sell us their product or create a plan to input their product. DI TAMA YUN. Kailangan natin ng doctor bago kumuha ng gamot kumbaga. Ang problema, walang doctor. Halos lahat ng tatanungan ko bebentahan ako ng insurance, fund or kahit anong produkto nila. Buti dumating na ang SJF sa Pinas."
SJFTEAM: Why do we need to join SJF Free wealth seminar?
Jommy T: Marami kayo malaman in the event. You will understand information about investments, financial products, strategies and also the advantage of wealth management and SJF Wealth Managers. All about the truth in your finances at di lang yung pati INVESTMENTS!

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SJF Team: " When did you see there is a problem in the Philippines?"

Photo courtesy of J. Teotico FB

Jommy Teotico : "When I saw people doesn't care but profit in expense of people's future.Nalaman ko na di tama ang paghawak ng pera at tamang pag invest sa mga pilipino. When I keep seeing good economic reports pero marami parin nahihirapan sa buhay dahil merong mali. I believe there is something we can do to help and improve the system. Kaya I decided to support SJF and their advocacy to help people."
SJF Team: " What made you decide supporting  SJF "Tell the truth"  ?"
Jommy Teotico: " Nakita ko yung isang malaking mission nila na tulungan mga tao not only at present for for the future. I learned that proper wealth&investment management makes a big difference in changing lives of a generation. Akala ko kasi dati pang VIP at mayaman lang ang serbisyo.. yun pala, ngayon kahit sino kaya na pwede na! salamat sa SJF.

SJF Team: "Do you have any suggestions in Wealth and Investment in the Philippines?"
Jommy Teotico: " Attend SJF Free Wealth seminar. This is one of the basic things you have to do in your life. Bago ka gumalaw, bumili ng kahit anong Financial instrument, you have to attend at least once in your life. Di ko masyado alam ang finance at investments pero buti na lang meron naman katulad ng SJF na tumutulong.You have to know the TRUTH and the basics at pano ba talaga maayos ang iyong future. They offer complete and real information which brokers wont dare touch. They never sell any financial products or sell funds. They are simply highly trained professionals who just want to help people reach their goals."
SJF Team: "How can we join the Seminar?"
Jommy Teotico: " Punta lang kayo sa SJF Facebook or official website nila. Just click the icon and register. Pag nahihirapan mag register online, tawag lang sa hotline nila at 78-99099 to register.


SJF TEAM: Any tips for the newbie's in Wealth Management?
Jommy Teotico: Magtiwala lang kayo sa isang Licensed Wealth Manager. SJF Wealth Management ay isang Wealth Management who focuses mostly in Client's growth. In simple terms, Di sila nagbebenta ng kahit anong produkto.They focus mostly in your personal growth. Real Wealth Management. This is one of the most important services ng isang tao. Iba na panahon ngayon, We need Financial doctors katulad ng SJF.
Change your life now by attending SJF FREE Wealth Seminar. Learn Stocks, FX and all investment materials and discover how wealth management change your life. I learned about my wealth. Now , it's your turn to do the same."

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Part 2 of our conversation will be posted on June 12,2013:


Watch out for SJF second part interview with our Celebrity Advocate, JOMMY TEOTICO.
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The Secret Keys to your Financial Success

by:Deborah Fowles, former About.com Guide

Keys to Financial Success

Although making resolutions to improve your financial situation is a good thing to do at any time of year, many people find it easier at the beginning of a new year. Regardless of when you begin, the basics remain the same. Here are my top ten keys to getting ahead financially.

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1. Get Paid What You're Worth and Spend Less Than You Earn

It sounds simplistic, but many people struggle with this first basic rule.

Make sure you know what your job is worth in the marketplace, by conducting an evaluation of your skills, productivity, job tasks, contribution to the company, and the going rate, both inside and outside the company, for what you do. Being underpaid even a thousand dollars a year can have a significant cumulative effect over the course of your working life.

No matter how much or how little you're paid, you'll never get ahead if you spend more than you earn. Often it's easier to spend less than it is to earn more, and a little cost-cutting effort in a number of areas can result in big savings. It doesn't always have to involve making big sacrifices.

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2. Stick to a Budget

One of my favorite subjects: budgeting. It's not a four-letter word. How can you know where your money is going if you don't budget? How can you set spending and saving goals if you don't know where your money is going? You need a budget whether you make thousands or hundreds of thousands of dollars a year.

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3. Pay Off Credit Card Debt

Credit card debt is the number one obstacle to getting ahead financially. Those little pieces of plastic are so easy to use, and it's so easy to forget that it's real money we're dealing with when we whip them out to pay for a purchase, large or small. Despite our good resolves to pay the balance off quickly, the reality is that we often don't, and end up paying far more for things than we would have paid if we had used cash.

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4. Contribute to a Retirement Plan

If your employer has a 401(k) plan and you don't contribute to it, you're walking away from one of the best deals out there. Ask your employer if they have a 401(k) plan (or similar plan), and sign up today. If you're already contributing, try to increase your contribution. If your employer doesn't offer a retirement plan, consider an IRA.

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5. Have a Savings Plan

You've heard it before: Pay yourself first! If you wait until you've met all your other financial obligations before seeing what's left over for saving, chances are you'll never have a healthy savings account or investments. Resolve to set aside a minimum of 5% to 10% of your salary for savings BEFORE you start paying your bills. Better yet, have money automatically deducted from your paycheck and deposited into a separate account.

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6. Invest!

If you're contributing to a retirement plan and a savings account and you can still manage to put some money into other investments, all the better.

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7. Maximize Your Employment Benefits

Employment benefits like a 401(k) plan, flexible spending accounts, medical and dental insurance, etc., are worth big bucks. Make sure you're maximizing yours and taking advantage of the ones that can save you money by reducing taxes or out-of-pocket expenses.

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8. Review Your Insurance Coverages

Too many people are talked into paying too much for life and disability insurance, whether it's by adding these coverages to car loans, buying whole-life insurance policies when term-life makes more sense, or buying life insurance when you have no dependents. On the other hand, it's important that you have enough insurance to protect your dependents and your income in the case of death or disability.

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9. Update Your Will

70% of Americans don't have a will. If you have dependents, no matter how little or how much you own, you need a will. If your situation isn't too complicated you can even do your own with software like WillMaker from Nolo Press. Protect your loved ones. Write a will.

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10. Keep Good Records

If you don't keep good records, you're probably not claiming all your allowable income tax deductions and credits. Set up a system now and use it all year. It's much easier than scrambling to find everything at tax time, only to miss items that might have saved you money.

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Reality Check

How are you doing on the top ten list? If you're not doing at least six of the ten, resolve to make improvements. Choose one area at a time and set a goal for incorporating all ten into your lifestyle.

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9 Things to Increase Your Income – Today

 by:Written by Peter Roosen and Tatsuya Nakagawa from Atomica Creative.

 All rights reserved. Copyright to the author.

When is the best time to put yourself in a position to increase your income? Simple, the answer is today! Had you started this a few months back, you'd be well on your way. You didn't though so here we are.

Many of us are making the same money we did in 2007 and there are no bluebirds on the horizon. So, it's up to us to do something. 

If you are happy with your income level and not phased by the way everything has become more expensive in the last year, save time, stop reading, go take a nap. If however, you want to get a leg up and you are willing to do the work, read on - these will help you on your journey. 

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So here are some things you can do to put yourself on a track headed for higher salaries, higher commissions, and higher rates. No one is going to do it for you, it's your ship to navigate.

1. Wake up early. Did you miss this one already? Don’t worry because we have 8 more things you can do to increase your income – today.


2. Practice and improve your speaking skills. Join a Toastmasters club if there is one in your area. If there isn't one, get a few like minded people together and start one.
   
   One of the most touted things people in business recommend to help others improve their income is to improve their communication and leadership skills. Being able to confidently stand up and speak in public is one of the most visible and recognized skills you can have at your disposal. Being able to present a compelling case to a customer prospect or to your boss as to why they should spend more on you or whatever you are selling likely won’t fly if you are a wallflower or turn to mush when called on to speak. You should instead stand and deliver your message in a clear and compelling manner.
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3. Sharpen your knife. Whatever your area of interest, become better equipped to perform analysis. Practice reviewing financial statements. Pay attention to the various aspects that experts in the field are looking at. Start with whatever your company or organization pays you. Whether you own it or not, learn to analyze it as an owner does. If you are in a technical area, practice analyzing the problems you are working on as though you were an expert or an owner with a vested interest in the outcome.


4. Ask. Ask for the order if you are selling something. Lift the telephone even if it seems to weigh 10, 000 pounds when it is time to ask a customer prospect for an appointment. When facing this person, ask for the order even if it is not highly likely you will get it and the odds are high that you will face rejection. Ask your boss for a raise if you are indeed as valuable as you think you are. Ask for candid feedback if you are not sure. Ask for a more generous severance package if you were wrong. People who tend to avoid asking difficult questions, generally do not fare as well as those who do ask such questions.


5. Focus. This is stressed so often in so many places by so many people that it has become cliché. But that doesn’t make it any less valuable. So, like so many others before us have said: focus, focus, focus.


6. Spend less. Spending money usually takes time and effort away from making money. It can substantially weaken your power base if you squander your financial resources and leave yourself dependent.


7. Increase your documentation habit. Writing or somehow tracking information in a permanent form dramatically decreases the need to remember stuff. It frees up tremendous mental capacity if we don’t need to rely on our memory for everything. In practice, those who document stuff well (from long term goals to short term stuff like contact information and item lists) tend to enjoy increased memory capacity.


8. Review meaningful stuff in a meaningful way. Find ways to immediately assess what you are doing so that you can determine what creates value. Then focus on it, and scrap the stuff that does not. Chances are that most of your value creation occurs in a relatively small amount of time. This works well with having good documentation habits.
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9. Take your best shot first. If you only had a day left to live and wanted to accomplish something meaningful, how would you approach the day? Don’t waste time fumbling around on unimportant or trivial tasks that won’t help you make an impact. Set the unimportant matters aside, focus on what matters and make the best move you can toward accomplishing what you need to accomplish to make your last day count.
   
   Use this same philosophy when it comes to increasing your income. If you have a good customer prospect or some opportunity to demonstrate a high value proposition to your boss or co-workers, don’t wait. Do it now. If it doesn’t work, you might still get another shot. And if it does, then you have just increased your income!

You might have noticed that some of these above things are slanted from a financial perspective. This is not by accident. There is a strong correlation between one’s income and his or her proximity to the financial aspects of the business or job. Owners, lawyers, accountants and top managers who tend to be involved with the financial aspects of life and business, tend to have much higher incomes than people who do not.

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Tips on how to save

To know more how you can manage your wealth,
CALL 78-99-0-99 (metro manila area) (+632 78.99.0.99) outside manila.

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Modern technology helps us spend our money more easily, thanks to the instant gratification credit and EFTPOS systems facilitate. If you need to do the opposite: spend less or save, then some good old-fashioned money-saving tips might work for you.

I've trawled back to find some of the best tried and tested money management skills that should be revived. Granny managed money a hundred times better than any of her grandchildren by taking this approach:

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Spend only cash

Yes. Try a week or even a month without your credit or EFTPOS cards. Pay everything in cash and know that you've not gone into debt at the end of the month. Or if you've got direct debits set up for your rent and utilities bills and don't want to cancel them, you may want to spend cash only for non-essentials.

Put your change in a jar or even a piggy bank

At the end of each day empty the coins out of your pocket or purse and drop them in your see-through jar or piggy bank. Or give something up, such as cigarettes, wine, or even buying magazines, and put the money you would have spent in your jar and watch how quickly your jar fills with coins and the folding stuff.

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Use envelope budgeting

In the old days people received their pay in cash. Good money managers would then split it into envelopes for things like rent, mortgage, groceries, public transport or car expenses, saving and so on. There's nothing stopping us withdrawing our cash as suggested in tip number one, and splitting it into envelopes. Once each envelope is empty you know that you've spent all you can on that category and that any more expenses will have to wait until next pay. Make sure one of your envelopes has the following word on it: savings.

Go back to basics with your shopping

You don't need Mr Muscle or that fancy shower cleaner. There's no cleaning job that can't be done with baking soda, vinegar, methylated spirits, washing soda, or a combination of the above. Likewise, bypass any processed food in the supermarket. Our grandparents ate meat, vegetables, potatoes and bread back in the 1950s and were mostly healthier for it. Allow yourself just one luxury a week such as: ground coffee, muesli bars, Coca-Cola or juice, individually wrapped anything, boutique breads and so on. Not all of them.

Do your banking in person

If you've overspent it's all too easy to go online and move money from one account to another. If you have to go to the bank to do it, you might think twice.

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Budget

Oh yes. Find out how much you're over spending by and work out how much that works out per day. If you're over spending $2000(P100,000) a year that's $5.48(Approx P250) a day. There would be very few people that couldn't cut that out of their spending if they were honest with themselves. Then make a decision that will increase your income and you'll soon be saving not heading for financial Armageddon.

Be sustainable

Granny reduced, reused, and recycled without even thinking of her environmental impact. She made things last longer — even things that we consider to be disposable such as zip-lock bags. She even darned socks to give them another year's life out of them.

If you have no discipline you need radical changes to your approach to money management and granny's tried and tested ways might be the answer. There is no magic formula. You need to reach into yourself to make those changes.

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