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Reading Time: 2 minutes Your bank account doesn’t have to suffer just because you want to give Christmas gifts. Use these five tips to help you save money while still making your loved ones and friends happy with the holiday presents.   Determine your Christmas budget As hard as it can be, still one of the most effective ways you... Read More

Reading Time: 4 minutes It’s been more than a year since the COVID-19 hit the entire world. What began as a health crisis evolved into an economic slowdown on a global scale. Among the sectors severely affected were Filipino migrant workers who lost jobs, some had to return to the country and others unable to work abroad again.   From 2.2 million OFWs deployed in 2019, it dropped to 549,000 in 2020 causing a significant decline also in... Read More

Reading Time: 2 minutes Are you making the right money moves for your age? If you want to be ahead of your financial game then here are five smart money moves you should be making in your 20’s.    #1 Learn to set goals  Goals are critical to financial success and learning how to set smart goals in life is one of the smart... Read More

Reading Time: < 1 minute Age plays a crucial role when it comes to investing. Regular investments, no matter how small it may be, made right from an early age can reap huge benefits over the long-term.  So why is it important to start investing at an early age?  Here are five exact reasons why.    1. Time is on your side  Investing for the long-term means... Read More

Reading Time: 2 minutes We can all agree that investing is important. Saving is only the first step to reaching a financially worry-free future. The next step is to INVEST.    To guide you in making your first investment, we are sharing five key things you need to consider. These five factors will have a significant impact on your investment decisions.   Your... Read More

Reading Time: 2 minutes Have you ever conducted your own financial review? If this is your first time hearing such a term then don’t worry.   This month of June could be a perfect time to take a look and review where you are financially.  Still in sync with your budget? Are you near your target saving goals for 2021? And,... Read More

Reading Time: 2 minutes Congratulations on your first job! You’ve put in the hard work it takes to get to this point. But before celebrating upon payday, take note of these first.  Receiving your first paycheck is a moment to remember. It is an exciting event and often marks the beginning of your financial independence.   Your first paycheck is the best time to educate... Read More

Reading Time: 3 minutes Mother’s Day is just around the corner. Have you decided what to surprise her with? If you are tired of the usual gifts such as flowers and chocolates this Mother’s Day, then why not give an investment in the form of a mutual fund?  Giving a mutual fund as a gift is a great way to ensure your mom gets a valuable gift that could increase in value... Read More

Reading Time: 2 minutes Have you heard of the phrase “pay yourself first”?  “Pay yourself first” is  popular in personal finance.  It’s a budgeting strategy where you put your savings and investments on priority mode before any other expenses.  The phrase sounds simple but applying it to one’s finances may seem more complex. So in this post, we are sharing how the system works and how... Read More

Reading Time: 2 minutes At First Metro Asset, our mission is to transform Filipinos from savers to investors. We do this by creating an assortment of mutual fund products for every risk appetite and goal, promoting savings mobilization and advocating investment literacy in the country. With our wide fund offerings, we believe we can find the right fund for your... Read More