How To Successfully Plan Your Retirement?

Wazzup Pilipinas!

Retirement planning is all about having a vision of your later life from the financial point of view. You would not be able to constructively plan your retirement, if you do not have a vision. To ensure that you are able to plan your retirement properly and without any worries, you can also consult with the investment planner or financial planning expert. They would be able to guide you in the right direction to ensure that you have enough to enjoy your retirement life.

Retirement planning is all about starting to save early, investing in long term growth funds and planning schemes. You would be able to slowly but surely achieve your financial goals. The benefit of planning your retirement early is that you get ample amount of time to save, and ample amount of time your savings get to mature and give you good returns.

First of all, you need to decide how much money you would need monthly for all your expenses, and to maintain the kind of lifestyle you need. It should be able to cover your basic expenses, along with providing you enough for your travel plans, vacations, trips, and other indulgence, which the retirees generally plan for during the retirement. Here are the few tips you need to follow to make sure that you are able to plan your retirement successfully –

Make sure that you start planning your retirement early, sooner the better.

Consult with the financial expert on what you can do for long term wealth creation.

Invest in pension funds and retirement funds. You can also read pension reviews to get more idea.

Invest in 401(k) to get the benefit of pre-tax money.

Invest in tax free investment programs for retirement planning.

Invest in mutual funds.

Invest in stock market to provide generous returns over a long period of time.

Save before you spend.

Do not indulge in luxury too often, or do not spend more than you can afford.

More you save and invest the better.

Invest in sure return programs, as well as in risk investment tools to balance your investments.

Invest in system investment planning schemes.

These are the few tips that would help you plan your retirement successfully. You would be able to enjoy financial freedom you want after your retirement with these easy tips. So, start now, before it’s too late.

"FRA Financial Group Founder Joe RoosEvans is an industry veteran who has built one of the nations’ most successful Independent Marketing Organizations – Financial Resources of America and its affiliated companies, including FRA Financial Group."

International Filipino-Irish Artist Andreah to Open for Sam Smith's Sold Out Manila and Southeast Asian Shows

Wazzup Pilipinas!

17 year-old emerging international artist ANDREAH is set to open the slew of sold out Southeast Asia shows for hit international singer-songwriter Sam Smith – including his Manila show tonight October 5^th at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.

Andreah’s performance at the concert serves as sort of a homecoming, as the young performer actually has Filipino descent. The Filipino-Irish singer-songwriter started learning the ropes of the music world at an early age – taking piano and voice lessons, and learning how to play guitar and write songs as well. This love for music eventually sparked her interest in pursuing a music career, with one of her earliest achievements having been invited to open for the Irish pop band  The Script for their shows in Singapore, Hong Kong, and Manila earlier in 2018. Aside from this feat, Andreah has also released her debut single “Best Friend”, an original composition that she wrote as a personal ode to her long-time best friend who was migrating to another location.

Aside from the Sam Smith concert, Andreah is is slated to take part of the “It’s A Girl Thing” event at the ABS-CBN Vertis Tent on October 20^th.  These concerts and events are set to launch local and regional tours – both in Manila and her other home-base, Singapore, to promote “Best Friend” and her upcoming single “You.”

Given her ambition and musical talent, Andreah is an artist to watch out for in the coming years. 

Listen to her debut track Best Friend on Spotify at: http://smarturl.it/andreahbestfriend/spotify

Follow her on social media at:

Instagram:      https://www.instagram.com/andreah.music/ 

Twitter:                https://twitter.com/AndreaHMusic 

Facebook:       https://www.facebook.com/ANDREAH.live/ 

Tugade to Public Officials: Set a Good Example, Respect Security Protocols

Wazzup Pilipinas!

"Having an access pass gives you the opportunity to enter the area but that does not exempt you from following the protocols there. All of us must follow and respect protocols.", this is how Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade views the recent incident involving an alleged security breach at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 2 on Saturday, 29 September 2018.

On Sunday, a netizen posted a video on social media showing ACTS OFW Rep. Aniceto John Bertiz III deliberately disregarding security protocol. The solon was seen forcibly taking the identification card of the Screening Security Officer (SSO) from the Office of Transport Security (OTS) personnel later on identified as Hamilton Abdul. 

In the viral video, which earned the ire of netizens, the lawmaker was also seen to be flaunting his identification card.

Although the incident is currently subjected to further investigation, Secretary Tugade believes that no one, most especially public servants, are entitled to violate international safety and security protocols. 

"Dapat yung pagdidisiplina, may kasamang political will. Kung pabayaan mo, uulit at uulit ‘yan. Protocols are set to safeguard security and order in our transportation hubs", Sec. Tugade said.

In a statement, Rep. Bertiz issued a public apology, but insists that there were Chinese-looking men who were ahead of him and were let pass security protocol.

However, contrary to Rep. Bertiz' allegations, Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) General Manager Ed Monreal said that after having reviewed the CCTV Footage prior the arrival of Cong. Bertiz at the final screening area of the NAIA Terminal 2, there were no Chinese looking men being assisted by NAIA staff who were let pass security protocol. 

Further, GM Monreal said he finds no reason to doubt the SSO’s performance of duty citing that it is his duty to implement standard operating procedures to all departing passengers. 

"Nareview natin CCTV footage, halos 20 to 29 minutes iyon before the incident pero wala tayong nakitang allegedly Chinese looking men being assisted by NAIA personnel. Pero kung mayroon siyang maipapakitang ebidensya o video ng ibang nakalagpas iimbestigahan din natin,” said GM Monreal.

For his part, OTS Administrator Arturo Evangelista reminded the Congressman, and all other passengers, to abide by the laws pertaining to boarding the aircraft.

“Kung ayaw mo magpa-tanggal ng sapatos, kung ayaw mo magpa-search, okay lang, pero ‘wag ka sumakay sa eroplano. Kasi nasa kontrata yan... Nung bumili ka ng ticket, nakalagay yan dun, na dapat magpa-search ka, pati yung luggage mo. The airline has all the rights not to allow you boarding, kung ayaw mong magpa-search," Usec. Evangelista said.

Meanwhile, Secretary Tugade assured all concerned groups and individuals that fair judgment will be carried out in the course of investigation.

“The incident is far from being over as this should be an eye-opener for public servants to stay humble. We need to follow best practices overseas. We will uphold what is right and what is best for the greater good. We should set a good example as public servants,” Secretary Tugade said.