Do you really need Income Protection?
If you have saved at least 5 years’ worth of your income, then you don’t need income protection. However, according to a study by the Central Bank of the Philippines, only 4 out of 10 Filipino adults currently have savings. And, on average, their savings will only last for 9 weeks. The good news is,…
Simple Interest vs. Compounding Interest
What’s the difference between simple interest and compounding interest? Say you invest Php10,000 today at a 10% interest rate. With simple interest, you will earn Php1,000 every year (10,000 x 10%) as long as your money is kept invested. And in 5 years, your money plus interest will total Php15,000. That’s because, with simple interest,…
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