Archive for April, 2007

Investing in foreign currencies

Posted on April 30th, 2007 by PinoyBusiness.ORG Blog Editor

I’m planning to invest in another currency, possibly the British pound (GBP) or Euro (EUR). Dollar rates have been pretty low this year. Is it safe to invest in GBP or EUR? Do banks accept third currency investment? – Tin
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Tips on where to get financial help for real estate business

Posted on April 23rd, 2007 by PinoyBusiness.ORG Blog Editor

We have started building small rentable apartments three years back and we have eight units now. How and where can we get the best financial help to expedite construction of our small real estate adventure?
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Securing a comfortable retirement

Posted on April 16th, 2007 by PinoyBusiness.ORG Blog Editor

I am a Fil-Am currently residing here in the US. My wife and I are both planning to retire back in the Philippines. How much income (in Philippine currency) do you think we need to have per month for us to survive a pretty much decent lifestyle?
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Filipino yuppies turn from savers to investors

Posted on April 14th, 2007 by PinoyBusiness.ORG Blog Editor

MANILA, Philippines–Ruth Santos, a single yuppie (young upwardly mobile professional) in her early 30s, used to keep all her excess money in a time deposit account with a bank.
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Cost of caring for aging parent

Posted on April 11th, 2007 by PinoyBusiness.ORG Blog Editor

My mother is 75 years old and looks healthy for her age. However, I expect her to incur medical expenses in the future as she grows older. What is the best way to provide for her future and current medical expenses? Would there still be HMOs that will enroll her as a member? - Crispin […]

Money is still tight. Should we give up on our dream home?

Posted on April 2nd, 2007 by PinoyBusiness.ORG Blog Editor

Years of saving and investing has not given us the money to build our dream home. We hesitate to take out a huge mortgage as we’re hoping to pay at least 50% of the construction cost in cash. Are we right to hold off on our plans? Or are our fears on taking out a […]