Overview of the process and fees for opening a Personal Equity and Retirement Account (PERA) with the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI)
Author: Lorraine
RETIREMENT: How much to save and where? The Philippine PERA Law
Years ago, I heard about the importance of saving for retirement, but I knew very little about it. For instance, how much should I save for retirement? Also, where should I put my money? How Much to Save for Retirement Eric Tyson, in his comprehensive book Personal Finance for Dummies, gave this rough formula for those… Continue reading RETIREMENT: How much to save and where? The Philippine PERA Law
Opening & Maintaining a Savings Account on a Tight Budget
Unless you have such high financial and emotional quotient, putting all your money in just one bank account can be tricky. It's difficult to separate your emergency fund, fund for living expenses, and money you're setting aside for investment. If you're just starting off in a new job, or going through a rough patch financially,… Continue reading Opening & Maintaining a Savings Account on a Tight Budget
Exploring Manila’s Intramuros
Walking along the streets of Intramuros and seeing several well-preserved houses, churces, and government buildings is an experience in itself. A few areas, however, can only be explored for a fee. But last September, an Intramuros Open House was held as part of National Tourism Week, and entrance fees for Fort Santiago, Casa Manila, and… Continue reading Exploring Manila’s Intramuros
Life Lessons from Stargirl: Showing Up as You Are
Here are key life lessons I learned from Jerry Spinelli's book about a homeschooled teen, Stargirl.
Lessons on Life Purpose from Eckhart Tolle’s “A New Earth”
Eckhart Tolle's book, "A New Earth" is more than just a great read. It helped me learn a key life lesson and answer the question: "What's my life's purpose?
Experiencing the Abundance Within Us
Abundance is often associated with wealth that comes from outside us. But Eckhart Tolle reminds us of a key life lesson: we are the source of abundance.
I toured my neighborhood and found … the longest-running gallery in the country
"One of the first things you learn when you travel is that nowhere is magical unless you can bring the right eyes to it." ~ Pico Iyer Despite my being ____, life doesn't end in a period. This week's discovery is an art exhibit on mental health entitled, "Despite my being ____, life doesn't end… Continue reading I toured my neighborhood and found … the longest-running gallery in the country
“Celebrate the effort, not the result” – Dr. Cathy Collautt
If you feel overwhelmed by failures, follow this life lesson from Dr. Cathy Collautt. Win or lose, reward yourself for the effort & courage you show each day.
A Lesson on Inhabiting My Own Life
Many of us have abandoned our present moment. But when we live only in the past or the future or neglect ourselves, we can't fully embrace the gift of life.
Life Lesson 101: Loving Mundane Wednesdays
How much better would our lives be if we cut out unnecessary conditions we've set for joy? What if we could love both special days & ordinary Wednesdays?
Naming & Conquering Our Fears
A key life lesson for us is to be able to name our fears so we can rise above them. When we know what we're up against, we can say "I am bigger than this fear."
Exploring and being still: A Life Lesson
Travelling can teach us so much about life and the world around us. But so does being still. These are life lessons I took away from Polly Horvath & Pico Iyer.
Starting Over Late in Life
Some people have had to start over--or begin a new venture--late in life. Here are a few who did not let age limit the good they receive & give to the world.
The Elusive Life Purpose
We spend years searching outside of ourselves for a life purpose. But what if the lesson for us is to be who we are, shine our light & define our purpose?
Life Lessons and Quotes from Author Cheryl Strayed
"Don't let your dreams ruin your life." Life lessons and quotes from author Cheryl Strayed
Takeaways from Stories (Movies, TV series)
Photo source: TiaLife (Pixabay) As with fiction books, I have come to value movies and TV series not merely for their entertainment value, but as another way of sharing real-life stories and messages. We resonate with the characters because we can empathize with them. We've felt their hurt, their joy, and witnessed some of their… Continue reading Takeaways from Stories (Movies, TV series)
Living for the Little Things that Matter
Photo by: Pexels, Pixabay One beauty of witnesing your life fall apart is that, in order to get back up, you first let go of the big dreams, the grand visions you used to have. And focus on the little things, the small steps. And one day you realize that these "small things" are actually… Continue reading Living for the Little Things that Matter
Standing in Your Truth
Photo source: jil111, Pixabay As I was wrapping up my day yesterday, I listened to a TED talk by Jeffrey Marsh, How to be You. Marsh mentions the work of Bronnie Ware, a palliative care nurse who wrote the book The Top Five Regrets of the Dying. Jeffrey shared the number 1 regret based on Ware's… Continue reading Standing in Your Truth
Comfortable in Your Own Skin
Photo source: lightstargod, Pixabay William Paul Young, author of The Shack, revealed during his interview with Oprah that after hitting rock bottom, there had been a point when he had to juggle three jobs. And he was content. And the novel was written not as part of his "therapeutic process," but during a point in his… Continue reading Comfortable in Your Own Skin
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