Millionaires’ Secrets

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Millionaires’ Secrets

Introduction
Our multi-millionaire profiles prove there are many ways to get rich. But there are a few important things that they all have in common.
By Heinz Bulos

The Talent: Paolo Bediones
By Lynda C. Corpuz

The Entrepreneur: Michelle Asence
By Ruth Floresca

The Investor: Cristina Decena
By Ruth Floresca

The Executive: Greg Navarro
By Lynda C. Corpuz

The Sales Person: Cynthia Mendoza
By Ruth Floresca

Real Estate Boom: What You Can Do Now
Whether you’re a developer, seller, buyer, or investor, tapping the right market or getting into the right type of property can be your best move
By Heinz Bulos

EASY MONEY

INDEX

ASK THE EXPERTS

RFP Money Makeover
Finding Financial Freedom
By Carlos V. Chikiamco

Financial Planner
You’re Losing Money on Your Investment. Now What?
By Efren Cruz

Portfolio
August Retreats (Not the Spiritual Kind)
By Francisco Liboro

Family Finance
Do You Know Your Money Personality?
By Salve Duplito

MY MONEY STORY

Living and Learning in Paradise
Would you give up your home, your job and all that’s familiar to reside abroad? This lawyer did – choosing love over money.
By Irene Isidoro-Torres as told to Regina G. Posadas

Breaking the Glass Ceiling
This accomplished entrepreneur, hotelier, mother, and Filipina, made records at a time when women – and minorities – were struggling for advancement
By Annabella Wisniewski as told to Lynda C. Corpuz

Tees ‘R Us
The geniuses behind the popular Spoofs shirts recount the highs, lows and in-betweens of their 15-year business, plus what’s yet to come.
By Charlie Dobles and Andrew Marcelo as told to Regina G. Posadas

THE BOTTOM LINE

The Basics: Mutual Funds
Making the right picks
By Tina Arceo-Dumlao

5 Questions You Should Ask Before Investing in UITFs
If you have yet to place money in unit investment trust funds, or have been burned in last year’s sell-off, you need to ask yourself these questions
By Ruth M. Floresca

SMART SPENDER

Art Buying
Rules of thumb to remember
By Raymond Calbay

Wine Spending
Sober Tips to Consider
By Raymond Calbay

What Suits You
Whatever budget level you have, you can find a, uhm, suitable suit for you
By Jerome Dumlao

HERE’S A FINAL TIP
Advice for Soon-toWeds
By Roberto de Ocampo