Money Smart Women
TABLE OF CONTENTS
FEATURES
Dr. Vicki Belo and Cristalle Henares: In the Business of Beauty
This mom and daughter are different in many ways,
but they share a common passion and mutual respect.
It’s also the story of the expanding Belo brand
By Lynda C. Corpuz
Money Smart Women
7 Habits of Money Smart Women
There are unique financial challenges faced by women,
but the savvy ones have develop ways to take control and build a bright future for themselves and their family
By Amabella Jimenez
Evelyn Singson: Mentoring Entrepreneurs
By Tina Arceo-Dumlao
Flor Tarriela: Growing Money on Trees
By Excel V. Dyquiangco
Chit Juan: Mixing Entrepreneurship and Social Responsibility
By Tina Arceo-Dumlao
Buy and Sell Online
You don’t have to quit your day job or require a huge
capital to be an entrepreneur.
By Ruth Manimtim-Floresca
Money Products, Girl Power
Financial products generally aren’t gender-specific. But are the few ones that do cater to women actually good deals?
By Amabella Jimenez
EASY MONEY
INDEX
ASK THE EXPERTS
RFP Money Makeover
Aiming for a Bright Future
By Jocelyn Grace Lao Ang
Financial Planner
Financial Lessons from the UAAP
By Henry Ong
Family Finance
Childlike Wonder and Imagination Are All I Want For Christmas
By Salve Duplito
Income-Tacts
Are We Learning from History?
By Bon-Gonna Li
MY MONEY STORY
My Team and I
Creating befits this young technopreneur and his talented posse
By Bing Tan as told to Regina G. Posadas
Financially Free at 39
By getting into business and real estate early on his career, and continuing to build new income streams, this entrepreneur has already achieved financial independence
By Jimmy Gomez as told to Tina Arceo-Dumlao
All the Right Moves
A physician speaks about her intriguing career choices and a rewarding life in a foreign land
By Marion Tamesis, MD as told to Regina G. Posadas
The Accidental Chef
Finding the right mix and taste proved to be challenging for this chef, but this is what makes his job a little sweeter
By Paul Poblador as told to Excel V. Dyquiangco
THE BOTTOM LINE
8 Reasons to Get a Debit Card
Who needs a debit card? If you think you don’t, think again. It may even be better than a credit card
By J. Randell Tiongson, RFP
Do You Need to Get Accident Insurance?
Very few Filipinos bother to buy insurance against bodily injury caused by an accident
By Carlos Gonzales
PA Insurance FAQs
By J. Randell Tiongson, RFP
SMART SPENDER
Plan a Wedding without Breaking the Bank
There are many ways to cut down on wedding expenses, just make sure you don’t compromise on the essentials
By Ruth Manimtim-Floresca
Bagging Luxury
Deciphering the rationale behind the designer bag frenzy and foreseeing its future
By Monique Lecaros
Crossing Over
Don’t want a car and don’t need an SUV? Try a crossover SUV
By Carlos Gonzales
HERE’S A FINAL TIP
Secrets of Financial Success
By Dr. George S. K. Ty