The Builders of Middle East

Whether you plan to buy (and sell for profit later) the property or have it rented out as means of earning passive income, real estate investments would always be one of the most wanted item in one's portfolio.

In the Philippines, we have several giants including Ayala Land, SMDC, Megaworld, Double Dragon and DMCI among many others.

7 Tips on How to Write a Winning Resume

 

When it comes to hiring, most employers are clear with two major issues they normally face: (1) shortage of candidates and (2) lengthy hiring practices.

Don’t get this wrong; they do get job applications. On an average, however, about 118 people apply for a job, but only 20% of them are actually called or considered for an interview.

Which Investment is Best for You?

The are many ways to grow your money. It's just a matter of knowing which among these opportunities would best help you meet your targets. That's why one of the most important advise you'll get before starting is to always consider your plan, target and timeline.

Identifying these three is very crucial in deciding which investment vehicle will make most sense to you.

8 Ways to Beat Procrastination

Many people struggle with procrastination not knowing the serious consequences it would cause in the long run. Procrastination is a state of mind in which you are not able to get the task done or even start dealing with it, which can jeopardize your productivity.

The problem is so widespread that more than a quarter of people claim to be chronic procrastinators nowadays.

Starting a Softdrinks Dealership Business

Most business advise would start from telling you about the location and the amount of capital that you'll need, and they were for good reasons.

Starting a softdrinks (and beer) dealership business, of course, is no exemption. But aside from the location and money, you'll also need a ton of patience, hardwork and a lot of network.

Potatoes, Eggs and Coffee Beans

 

There was once a daughter who kept complaining to her father about how miserable her life was and that she didn’t know how she was going to make it.

She was tired of fighting and struggling all the time. It seemed just as one problem was solved, another one soon followed as if she's dealing with a never-ending list of problems to go through.

The 10 Biggest Companies in the Philippines

Have you ever wondered which are the country's top companies? Or if which company is being patronized the most by Filipinos here and/or abroad?

One basic step in checking a company's status and performance is simply to check if it's listed in the Philippine Stocks Exchange or PSE. After all, being listed in PSE takes a serious business with a serious income.

5 Things You Should Know About "Utang"

It's no secret how debt can ruin a relationship, a business or our personal finances. Yet, no matter how informed people are about the cause-and-effect of it, many are still struggling when faced with the dilemma of making a decision: to lend or not to?

Be it for personal or small lending business, it all boils down to the character of the person we lend our money.

Millenials: Live Today, Save For Tomorrow

 

Each generation faces certain challenges and enjoys certain advantages. New times set new requirements that bring new opportunities, so all people need to do is to adjust.

While previous generations were faced with recessions and shortages, Gen Y enjoys a relative stability and good things that the new round of history has brought.

5 Basic Rules of Investing in Stocks

 

If you're a seasoned trader or a disciplined investor already, kindly skip this post. You might even raise an eye brow with some of the things you'll read. You'll just get bored with all the usual stuffs you've been hearing since the day you knew about how to invest in stocks.

This post is for the newbies, who have finally started to invest but still want more guidance to make it work.

The Buddha and the Beggar

 

From moral lessons to the many realizations that they bring, stories are really entertaining and powerful way to make us rethink life as we may have already know it.

Here's a short story that anonymously originated in Thailand about a homeless man and the Buddha. But instead of writing my own thoughts and realizations on this one, I'll let you have them on your own this time.

Your 5-Step Plan to Your Financial Freedom

After being inspired or somewhat triggered by an article you read or a meme you saw on the internet about money matters, depending on its impact, you'll never be the same person again. It's because you'll now be opened to seeing the other side of the coin.

Unfortunately, starting your journey towards financial freedom is not going to be a walk in the park.

How to Get Out of Debt in 8 Ways

Debt can feel incredibly overwhelming to the point that it seems like a no-win dilemma. Debt not only cripple your finances, but it can also strain your personal relations and drown you in anxiety.
 

The issue of debt in the Philippines is somewhat different from Western countries because Filipinos often borrow from friends and family.

7 Easy Ways to Reduce Your Daily Expenses

Have you noticed a greater void in your bank account due to your spending habits? Your daily expenses might be the culprit.

Whether you want to regain control over your finances, or you simply want to know how to reduce your common expenditures, here are seven easy ways to best give you control and lead you on a path of financial freedom.

 

Three Pieces of Advice: Retold

A young man named James and his friend who lived in a small town decided to start a small livestock business. They were both enthusiastic and hard-working, but they have very little funds to make it a good business.

They also realized that if they grow their business, they can help their community by providing jobs and other source of livelihood.

6 Reasons to Get Additional Business Fund

If your business is getting satisfactory ROIs and profits, don’t automatically assume that you and your partners should take it easy.

If you want your venture to enjoy more success, you will have to double the efforts. This may mean that you’ll need to secure additional funding for your plans for the business, so you might want to consider getting in touch with the best business bank in order to do so.

Why You Should NOT Join an MLM Company

 

Many people, especially those who were either uninformed or misinformed, would argue that they know a lot of people who tried and failed miserably in this thing called networking.

“Nothing happened!”,  “Good for you, but I think it's not for me!” and “I just wasted my money, time and efforts!” were the most common, if not abused phrases.

How to Study Large Volumes of Information

 

Whenever you look at your calendar and see that date you marked earlier - whether for an upcoming talk, speech or exam - chances are your heart starts beating faster.
 

Although you may have still a bunch of time left before the actual date, you still need to take a moment to sit and plan ahead.

6 Ways to Avoid High Salary Blunders

 

Imagine you’re struggling with your finances for years. Suddenly you happen to be receiving a huge amount of money! Not becoming a millionaire overnight, mind you. But getting substantially more than your usual income on a regular basis. *wink*

‘What a wonderful chance to secure my financial future!’ 

Building Business from Trend Forecasts

Do you want to be your own boss? Are you ready to make some extra pesos? Have you thought about starting up your own business?

Now, more than ever, all the tools you need to build a business are available to you. 

Yes, you! 

Where to Invest My Blank Thousand Pesos?

You just received some huge amount of money that is way above your usual income, and the next thing you'll probably do is ask, “Where do I invest my blank thousand pesos?”

You can do this in two ways: (1) ask anyone (if you know what I mean, it's like asking a doctor for some tips on about farming) or (2)  ask in Facebook groups.

Healthy Tips that are No Non-Sense

 

Nowadays, a huge number of products and their types can be a bit confusing for a regular customer. Some people do not separate meal replacements (MR) and protein shakes, and consider them the same product.

 

However, there are the differences between them, which can be significant in particular terms.

5 Ways to Make Money on the Internet

 

The freelancing has become extremely popular for recent few years. It is an easy way for companies to save money and a great opportunity to earn them quickly sitting right at home.

 

With the incredible growing of the IT and penetration of the Internet we may even work for ourselves: no supervisors, no office routine, and no commands!

Benefitting from Your Credit Card Points

If you’re thinking of getting a credit card, one of your considerations for doing so may be for the simple convenience of not having to carry large amounts of cash with you when you plan on doing some shopping.

Another consideration you should have is for the rewards points program.

What Happened to that Child?

Remember when you were a child and the best toy you probably had was a large cardboard or a Balikbayan box? With a few pens or crayons armed with a seemingly wild imagination, that box could become a space ship, a horse, a home or an escape room that no amount of force could ever destroy.

Inside it, you could go anywhere and be anything.

10 Reasons Why Pinoys Get Personal Loans

 

Not every debt is bad debt. As long as your reason for loan is valid and you got the proceeds properly managed, your debts can actually help form the base of your financial portfolio.

 

Personal loans, for one, can actually save you from financial burdens provided that you spend the money wisely.