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FIRE

Why I Want to FIRE – A Personal Tale of Early Woes and Awesome Wins

RedditPinShare32TweetShareClipVibeWhatsAppTelegramPrintEmail32 SharesI was in yoga class one night when I realized that I’ve been speaking to you guys about money and ways to achieve financial goals but you barely know anything about me, Katie Scarlett. After bringing this fact up to my son, I decided to be more open with you guys. I want to share with you why I want to achieve financial independence and early retirement (FIRE). I feel privileged that so many of you have shared your stories and goals with me privately via email or Facebook messenger. And to balance that out, I think it’s now

October 31, 2019 12 Comments

PERA

Ultimate Guide to PERA Investment Instruments

RedditPin4Share37TweetShareClipVibeWhatsAppTelegramPrintEmail41 SharesIt’s been almost 3 years since the implementation of Personal Equity Retirement Account or PERA at the end of 2016. Up to this time, most Filipinos are still in the dark about what PERA means and what it can do for them in their retirement. Many of those who have heard of PERA opt to avoid putting their money in it due to a combination of lack of information regarding PERA investment instruments and confusion on how PERA fits in their financial plans. Earlier this year, I wrote a primer on PERA and why all of us need it asap.

August 17, 2019 25 Comments