A prudent person prepares for the uncertainties in life, and one of those uncertainties is getting diagnosed with cancer. People who are in their twenties often have the following sentiment: I’m too young to worry about cancer. I’m only 25 … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: September 2011
Cost of College Education in the Philippines
How much does a Freshman need in 2011 to enter a university or a college here in the Philippines? Below are some figures that can give you an idea. Note that these figures are estimates based on what the author … Continue reading
Inflation Rates in the Philippines and How Inflation Affects You
According to the National Statistics Office (NSO), the average year-on-year inflation rates on all prices in the Philippines from January 2007 to August 2011 are as follows: 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2.9% 8.3% 4.1% 3.8% 4.8%* Analyzing the above … Continue reading
Top 10 Philippine Life Insurance Companies for 2010
What are the top 10 life insurance companies in the Philippines for 2010? The answer depends on which criteria is used. The Insurance Commission ranks companies using various criteria: First Year Premiums + Single Premiums First Year Premiums Premium Income Net Income … Continue reading