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How to Enjoy the Undas Break Wisely

Every year, millions of Filipinos pack their bags, head to the provinces, and reunite with family to honor departed loved ones. All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day — Undas — is not only a time of remembrance but also a season of homecomings, reunions, and long drives.

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THE recent collapse of banks in the United States and Europe left many people worried about the safety of their own finances.

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From Basurero to Financial Freedom: How Asking the Right Questions Changed My Life

Growing up poor, the author experienced financial instability despite finding success as a seafarer. This led to the realization that asking the right questions, like “How can I be financially free?”, can lead to strategies for breaking free from the paycheck-to-paycheck cycle.

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It’s easy to brag about how great you are as a stock trader when the market is going up but when the market is diving, panic is not uncommon. For newbie investors who have not yet experienced a market crisis, what is happening today might bring great fear and uncertainty.

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