MANILA, Philippines - With a global financial crisis that’s affecting everyone, from middle-class working professionals to top-level executives, a lot of people are seeking guidance on how to manage their finances properly. Powerbooks Specialty Store provides customers with the chance to learn how to make the most out of their money through “Get Rich! Learn to Save and Invest,” a forum by top financial advisor Melvin Esteban.
Scheduled on March 28, Saturday, 1 p.m. at Powerbooks Live! in Greenbelt 4, the forum is designed to provide practical tips and advice on how to effectively be in control of your savings. This includes the basics on preparing your personal cash-flow statement and balance sheet and budgeting, as well as tips on how to invest wisely and understand how concepts such as risk-return tradeoff can be applied in everyday life.
Other topics include how to control risk, creating your personal portfolio, asset allocation, and an overview of the different investment instruments that are currently available on the market.
Forum speaker Melvin Esteban is the first Filipino to receive the Young ASEAN Manager of the Year Award in 2007 and is recognized for his outstanding achievements and contributions in the local and regional insurance industry. Currently a senior adviser to various institutions in the Top 1000 Corporations in the Philippines, this UP graduate is the leader of a dynamic conglomeration of multiple-field experts who provide alternative education, training, and consultancy services.
Interested participants can register for the forum at their nearest Powerbooks branch for a workshop fee of P2,500. Powercard and Powercard Plus holders get a special discount of P250 upon payment.
Powerbooks Specialty Store is a complete one-stop bookstore with branches at Greenbelt 4 (757-6428 to 29), Megamall (635-2898 to 99), Alabang Town Center (850-5662 to 63), Glorietta 3 (752-7075), Shangri-La (638-0023 -24), Robinsons Place Ermita (567-1933), Mall of Asia (556-0244), Festival Supermall (850-8221), TriNoma (943-1581 / 82) and SM Cebu (032-238-9560 / 69).