Personal Finance for Every Juan in Singapore

Personal Finance Seminar for Filipinos in Singapore

Personal finance, financial freedom, financial literacy, financial education and advocacy. These are just some of the things that are very close to my heart as I've always been advocating the importance of learning how to manage one's finances, save money and be able to have stable source of income aside from your day job. 

Personal Finance for Every Juan: An Event You Shouldn't Miss for Anything! 

I usually share a list of must-attend seminars through my blog, Saving is Sexy, as I like to keep track of personal finance events, webinars and other related activities that will help empower more Filipinos financially. I ensure that these events do not promote scammy activities and share only those who truly provide value to my fellow Filipinos, especially the Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) who wish to understand the basics of investing money and where to place their hard-earned money.  

However, my personal finance blog (focused on the first step which is saving money, is currently down). You may, however, click on its Facebook page for daily tidbits and tips (usually jokes!) on how to save money. 

I'm thrilled to share with you another event where some of my favourite personal finance advocates and personal finance bloggers are coming together to impart their wisdom and expertise in an event called Personal Finance for Every Juan. It's a really good event that I hope that my OFW friends in Singapore will blessed with financial wisdom through it.

The event will help more Filipinos learn how we can champion financial literacy and how we can push the advocacy of financial literacy to every Filipino. My all-time favourite personal finance expert and financial literacy advocate, Randell Tiongson, will once again visit Singapore to share us the importance of Insurance, why we should invest in Mutual Funds, and more about Personal Finance. You might remember how ecstatic I was when he first visited Singapore (read my post here and here) and do check out the photo during his seminar on Achieving Financial Security here).

Mr. Randell Tiongson, Personal Finance Literary Advocate and Expert 

Below is the line up of the speakers for the Personal Finance for Every Juan in Singapore

Randell Tiongson, Director of Registered Financial Planner (RFP) Philippines

Blog: www.randelltiongson.com

Jess Uy, Licensed Independent Financial Advisor and a Filipino expat who's currently working here in Singapore as a wealth planner, will discuss about "diversification" and will show you more about the outlook in the global market.

Kenneth Musngi, Major Homes Properties

For details on how to attend the said event, do visit their event page. 

Also, some of my favourite personal finance bloggers will be attending and facilitating the said event such as Richard Macalintal, Rex Holgado of Alkansya ni Juan, Floi Wycoco of TGFI Singapore (The Global Filipino Investors) Group, whom I've met during one of the cashflow game sessions in Singapore, so it would be great to meet these financially-forward-thinking professionals who will definitely help and strive to guide fellow Filipinos in learning how to invest your hard-earned money. 

The Global Filipino Investors in Singapore during a Cashflow 101 Game Session

What: Personal Finance for Every JUAN

When: April 27, 2013

Time: 8:30 am - 12:30 pm / 1:30pm - 5:30pm

Speakers:

Randell Tiongson

Jess Uy

Kenneth Musngi

For details about the price of the seminar and how to register, visit their Facebook event page. 

Insurance Policies - Are They Really Essential?

What Does it Feel to Insured?

You might have been debating and weighing the pros and cons of having an insurance policy at some point. 

Today, when I opened a savings account at POSB Singapore, I was offered an personal accident plan which would allow me to live my life to the fullest and still have this peace of mind because I know I've got a policy that will protect me. I have been a bit skeptic since I've previously been lured into an insurance policy by a company whose name was quite compromised but anyway, I chose to sign up for this personal accident insurance plan because for as low as $19.50 monthly (automatically deducted from my savings account with POSB), I can be assured of the following benefits:

1. Accidental Death ($65,000) *Classic

2. Accidental Death whilst Overseas or Traveling in a Public Conveyance

3. Total or Permanent Disablement

4. Weekly Benefit - Temporary total or partial disablement from engaging or attending to the usual employment or occupation certified by Physician

5. Recuperation Benefit

6. Loan Protector

7. Income Protector

8. Outpatient Treatment (Including TCM Treatment) 

9. Lifestyle Aids

10. Transport Allowance

11. Special Daily Hospitalization Benefit

12. Personal Effects

I know it feels really weird to be talking about insurance..but really, it's good to know that whatever, whenever unfortunate things might happen (which I definitely I hope not for!), something's got your back covered. 

Both individuals and businesses should consider getting insured. There are various types of insurance policies out there, others are even tailored for your needs like CIA Insurance, personal protection, health insurance, etc. You just never know.