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How Financial Literacy and Stock Market Investing Funded My Dream European Tour
How Financial Literacy and Stock Market Investing Funded My Dream European Tour In 2009, I experienced one of the most painful setbacks of my life: I was scammed by someone I trusted, losing ₱200K. The experience left me devastated, but it also planted the seed for one of the most valuable lessons I’ve learned—financial literacy is a necessity, not a luxury. Fast forward to 2010, when I stumbled upon Bo Sanchez’s book, “My Maid Invests in the Stock Market.” My initial reaction was disbelief: “Investing in the stock market? Isn’t that just for the rich?” Imagine my surprise when I learned that Bo’s maid had been investing. It was a…
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How I Lost ₱200K to a Scam and Turned My Financial Life Around
How I Lost ₱200K to a Scam and Turned My Financial Life Around: Lessons in Financial Literacy Have you ever trusted someone with your hard-earned money and regretted it? Or perhaps you’ve made financial decisions that left you overwhelmed with debt? I’ve been there, too. Let me share my story and the lessons I learned so you can avoid the same mistakes. How I Fell Victim to a Financial Scam In 2008, I attended a seminar where I met someone who became part of my close circle of friends. She was generous and kind, often treating us to snacks or meals. In 2009, she invited me…
