Money Matters

The hidden tax we all pay

After almost four decades in the financial services industry, I’ve watched markets rise, fall and…

How to enjoy your money without regret 

Many people work hard to save and invest, yet when it comes to spending, they…

Why stock prices don’t reflect real value 

Every investor wants to know if markets can truly be beaten. This question has shaped…

Why investors ignore red flags until it’s too late

When it comes to investing, there is never a shortage of information. News headlines, analyst…

What investors get wrong about following trends

People often judge the future by what they’ve just seen. When a public official does…

Why the psychology of ‘utang’ matters for the economy

Debt or “utang” is not just a financial tool anymore. It is the lifeline that…

Why investors refuse to sell losing stocks 

If you ever held on to a stock that fell and told yourself “it will…

Why people flaunt their wealth and what we can do instead

In recent weeks, headlines have been filled with public outrage, not only about how flood-control…

A message for HR practitioners

Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man…

Tacky pickup lines of planners

Walt Disney once said, “Laughter is timeless. Imagination has no age. And dreams are forever.”…