I avoided calculating my own retirement number for years. Not because I didn’t know how. I’ve been in asset management for most of my professional career, first as an analyst, then as a portfolio manager, and now as chief investment officer. I knew the math. What I didn’t want was the answer. There’s a specific...
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Loans ‘R’ Us
The loaning culture has become diversified with the emergence of various platforms, ever-changing and increasing inflation rates, and immobility of households, among other factors. Loan sharks increase their visibility and accessibility by utilizing loan applications and guarantors, which are now institutionalized through registration with the Securities and Exchange Commission. It’s telling that according to the...
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Election spending, lower inflation to help boost economy, says report
Election spending, along with falling inflation, is expected to give the Philippine economy a boost as the campaign for the midterm polls in May goes into full swing, according to Unicapital Securities Inc. (USI). “All-out election spending, both on the local and national scale, coupled with easing inflation, will boost household spending and ultimately favor...