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My brains, spine, and gear: Anne Dalusong, Jen Visitacion, and Chene
Arieta.
Thank you to all the Nomad Finance Girls and Guys who choose to
dream big every single day.
Including all the names we need to thank is like counting the stars
across the sky. This book is a collection of teachings shared between
many ordinary people who, together, built extraordinary wisdom.
The Mission 1
Step One: Set Your Foundation 7
Step Two: Manage Your Money 18
Step Three: Increase Your Income 43
Step Four: Build Your Emergency Funds 62
Step Five: Protect Your Money 72
Step Six: Make Your Money Work 97
Step Seven: Build Your Legacy 129
How’s your financial health? 138
A Letter for You 145
Para sa lahat ng tumaya sa sarili
nang may halong takot.
T H E
M I S S I O N
“Anumang sakit o pait nagiging
kaakit akit depende sa Bakit.”
Sir Onofre R. Pagsanghan
1 THE MISSION
It’s funny how life unfolds. One day, you’ll just realize…
I’ve come to witness many people from all over the globe
do the same thing whenever I bring this question to the
table.
“Why?”
Money is an issue
In this society, we were taught one thing: Life is a race.
You do this for the next 50 years of your life hoping for a
good retirement plan that may or may not involve having
your kids make money for you while they try to build
their own families. If you’re one of the lucky few, you
wouldn’t have to go back to work after retirement. Then,
in the end, you die in a nice box that will rot anyway, and
that’s it.
That is it.
…Really?
But hey, we only really live once. With the kind of system
taught by our society, lemme ask you this: So far, have
you ever truly lived?
NFG Global
Our schools taught us many things (as seen above).
However, no one really taught us how to live… which is
kinda weird because we only have one life to live nga,
diba?
Did we really just exist to work and pay our bills? Were
we really just born to accumulate stuff? To impress
people? To live two lives: offline and online?
What if you can have more time for things that are more
important than money?
Tara!
STEP O N E :
SE T Y O U R
FOU N D A T I O N
"It doesn't matter how much you
have or make. It is your feelings
about money that determine your wealth."
Ken Honda
8 STEP ONE: SET YOUR FOUNDATION
Our time is limited. We all know that. And I think that the
biggest mistake we make everyday is assuming that
tomorrow is guaranteed.
Says who?
life of a robot.
B + B + B = Happiness.
They told us, as long as we get the babe, the boat, and
the bucks, we’d be happy. And so, we ran after those
things.
What if, before building all of those to-do lists and vision
boards and 5 year plans, we first get clear on how we
want to feel?
Find out how you want to feel then do the stuff that will
make you feel that way.
The human brain before was equipped for basic and quick
survival. Until now, even if we’re facing totally different
threats, our brains still follow the same system without
asking questions.
If, for you, success means having a lot of free time for
your children, then go for that.
STEP 7: BUILD
YOUR LEGACY
MONEY WORK
The clearer you get with your foundation, the more this
mountain would feel like an easy hill to climb.
Consistency.
Saying yes is just Step one. Step two is doing what needs
to be done. Step three is getting rejected, humiliated,
even broken. But step four is standing up again and
choosing to take another step. Followed by another. And
another.
And another.
MAN A G E
Y O U R M O N E Y
“Things which matter most must never be
at the mercy of things which matter least.”
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
19 STEP TWO: MANAGE YOUR MONEY
I had to miss the first half of school that day since banks
weren’t open on weekends and I just had to be there to
open the account with her.
But just like most college kids, I had too much fun.
You know where it went. You know how you spent it...
One of the girls asked if she could have one. I’m not sure
where I got the idea, but I simply said, “Sure, but pay me
twenty petot.” Bungi ako noon.
She ran to her ate, asked for money, gave me the bill, and
chose Tweety Bird.
Trust me, back then, Tweety had a fan club of four year
old kids. And we all knew that he was really male (he
even had a girlfriend named Aoogah! #realfan).
21 STEP TWO: MANAGE YOUR MONEY
I guess there are really just parts of our lives that remain
vivid. This is one of those memories that I can remember
in full color - as if it was meant to be a huge turning
point in my life.
I didn’t really bother using the lesson I got from that day
until a few years later, but now that I’m almost 30, I look
back and see how crucial that moment was.
E B
Employee Businessperson
S
Self-Employed
I
Investor
Employee Quadrant
You are an E if, of course, you are employed. But the
main characteristic of an E is someone who exchanges
his or her time for money.
Self-Employed Quadrant
SEs are like Es but they have a little bit of control over
their location. These guys usually do not run by the clock
because of a boss. However, they still have clients to
impress. Without clients, SEs won’t make money.
Just like Es, SEs get money in exchange for their time and
expertise.
23 STEP TWO: MANAGE YOUR MONEY
Businessperson Quadrant
If a freelance writer hires other freelance writers, an
accountant, and maybe an assistant, she can get more
clients and pass them onto her writers. Now that she has
a system that gives her money even if she’s not in the
picture, the freelancer jumps from being an SE to a B.
Bs are like SEs in a sense that they don’t have bosses who
control or micromanage their time, location, and actions.
However, unlike SEs, Bs have systems that allow them to
do three significant things:
Investor Quadrant
While Es, SEs, and Bs work for money, Is make money
work for them.
You can lie on your budget sheets. You can make yourself
feel good by saying that you prioritize your family, your
growth, yourself, or your goals. But your money will
always follow your real priorities and your real answer to
“What would you do if money isn’t an issue?”.
1) Fake Priorities
2) Real Priorities
If you say you want to live your life your way but buy
uncomfortable designer clothes to impress people you
don’t even like, then I’d say that those people are
actually in control of your life. And since your money can
sense that you prioritize other people’s validation, then
you already know where it will go.
First, get your jars. Six of them. Yes, I really mean jars. As
in jars.
The reason behind this is you still have your old belief
systems installed, and it would be hard to kick them out
during this phase. Just relax and do what you gotta do.
Eventually, you will reach day 21 and head on to more
days of confusion.
Now, you can drive with one hand and eat with another.
You can do this because a lot of your movements were
33 STEP TWO: MANAGE YOUR MONEY
already installed.
During this time, the new habit that you’re trying to form
becomes automatic. Yung para bang hindi mo na siya
kayang hindi gawin. You’ve already let go of your old
beliefs and your new beliefs now come naturally to you.
The catch here is, to make this work, you will need to
provide willpower for the first 60 days. But after those 60
days, everything will be automatic for you.
So, how does that work for our The Money Jar System?
Whuuut - why?
income that you get even if you don’t work. You can get
passive income from your investments’ royalties,
dividends, interests, and capital gains. In this set up,
money is working for you.
Imagine that this jar is your Golden Goose that will lay
Golden Eggs for you every single day. As long as you take
care of your Golden Goose, then you’ll be fine - even if
you don’t work.
In Step Six, you will learn all about the Golden Geese that
you can get with your Financial Freedom Account.
Yes, you can! Simply divide your 10% between the jars
according to your priorities.
Nope. No, no, no. The Play Jar is the most important jar.
Lemme show you why.
Your Play Jar ensures that you get to enjoy both the
present and the future. In fact, the whole jar system does
this for you - it makes sure that you’re placing money for
your future needs while you are enjoying your present.
Never ever remove the Play Jar. If you take this out, then
the whole system will fail for you.
If you have doubts about the Play Jar, what you have to
fix are your beliefs around money which will be tackled in
Step Three.
You can use this jar for birthday gifts, your favorite
charity, special occasions, or volunteer work.
The Give Jar allows you to slowly move into the abundant
mindset from the scarcity mindset. For some people,
giving is easy, while for others, giving 5% of their income
feels like losing so much already. Allow this jar to show
you where you currently are in terms of your money
mindset and shift to a better place that will allow you to
make even more money.
How come?
I give them the same training, the same business plan, the
same environment, and the same kind of mentorship.
Some are able to get more clients. Some don’t get their
desired results even after a year.
Why?
it and practice it. But this is just half of the equation. The
more important half revolves around your beliefs.
Money is neutral
Money is good and bad. Money is important and
unimportant. Money is the problem and the solution.
If you say that money is evil, then you’re right. If you say
that money is good, then you’re right, too.
How you perceive it and its effect on you all come from
your own beliefs around money - and these beliefs may
be helpful for you, while some can be damaging not just
to you, but also for the people around you.
May utang kang ₱10,000 at eto ang nakuha mo. Ano ang
nararamdaman mo? Guilty? Shameful? Takot? Masaya?
Excited?
Guilty?
Shameful?
Scared?
Happy?
Excited?
Calm?
Why?
And just like obedient robots, these girls live their lives
based on this “truth”.
Now, let’s have full control over their lives. Let’s place
them in the same school, the same batch, the same
classroom. Gawin na rin natin silang bestfriends. They go
through school together and graduate together. They’re
even each other’s maid of honor! Oh, and, parehong
buwan din silang manganganak.
IMPOSSIBLE
IMPOSSIBLE
It’s not your fault. Beliefs are easy to pick up. And they’re
easy to change, too. We’ll get to that.
Check them one by one and see if the belief rings back. If
it does, simply answer this question:
57. Sales people are greedy. This is why I will never enter sales.
58. He/She doesn’t deserve to have a lot of money.
59. My attitude attracts money.
60. My thoughts add value to my life.
61. I am blessed in many ways.
62. I manage my money with care and wisdom.
63. It’s not fair that those people have so much more money that I do.
64. Rich people are evil people.
65. Even in tough times, people can make money.
66. Hanging out with wealthy people teaches me a lot of important
things about life.
67. I would rather have rich people’s problems.
68. I enjoy using money for pleasure and fun.
69. I am very lucky.
70. I should wait until things are perfect.
71. I deserve to be happy, wealthy, healthy, and successful.
72. Rich people are in a better position to help others.
73. I am surrounded by money-making opportunities.
74. My arms are wide open for all the abundance in the world.
75. Young millionaires probably did it by cheating.
76. I believe in myself and my ability to make money.
77. I can save for the future and still have fun in the present.
78. I give value to others and they pay me for it.
79. The only way to save a lot of money is to not have fun.
80. Being conscious about every single centavo is the right thing to do.
81. People who give things for free probably will ask for something in
return.
82. I need to buy a car before I turn 30.
83. I can only achieve what I want when things are perfect.
84. There are a lot of things to learn about money outside the
classroom.
85. Making money is fun.
86. I can be wealthy and modest.
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87. The only way out of poverty is marrying someone from a rich
family.
88. I don’t deserve to have fun because I don’t have savings yet.
89. I only get what I deserve.
90. I am able to create the life I want for myself and my family.
91. To become valuable, I need to be a millionaire.
92. I have to do a lot of things you don’t like to get money.
93. The more money I have, the more time I can buy with it.
94. I do not have enough to share or give away.
95. Money can never buy happiness.
96. I always have money.
97. I feel ashamed asking for payment for my services.
98. I will never have enough.
99. This book is challenging me, but I believe I will become better
because of it.
100. It’s better to be rich and healthy than poor and sick.
“Every action you take is a vote for the type of person you wish to
become. No single instance will transform your beliefs, but as the
votes build up, so does the evidence of your new identity.”
Atomic Habits by James Clear
ST E P F O U R :
BUIL D Y O U R
EME R G E N C Y
FU N D S
"Give me six hours to chop down a tree
and I will spend the first four
sharpening the axe."
Abrahan Lincoln
63 STEP FOUR: BUILD YOUR EMERGENCY FUNDS
But if you want to enter a war with only your boxers on,
go ahead and start investing and trading without
emergency funds and life insurance policies.
But why?
Optimism bias
Financial advisors usually talk about life’s uncertainties
because those are the things we have to prepare for.
65 STEP FOUR: BUILD YOUR EMERGENCY FUNDS
What are the unwise money things that people with high
levels of this cognitive bias do? They believe that they’re
immortal beings who are bound to get rich one way or
another.
Ideally, this ensures that you have enough money for six
months just in case something happens.
organization (HMO).
With what you have right now, what will happen to you
if you face any of life’s uncertainties?
Annual interest rates for savings accounts are usually less than 1%.
But there’s no need to fret too much about this since the purpose
of the money you’ll put here is simply for your emergencies - not
for money growth. You can let your money sleep while those
emergencies aren’t around yet.
2 Valid IDs:
School ID
Company ID
Postal ID
Passport
UMID
Driver’s License
Proof of Billing:
Electric bill
Water bill
Phone bill
Tax Identification Number
Initial Deposit (starting amount depends on the bank)
The process
P R O T E C T
Y O U R M O N E Y
“To see the world, things dangerous to come to,
to see behind walls, draw closer, to find each
other, and to feel. That is the purpose of life.”
A client died.
This is why I do what I do. And this is why I’m still here.
Paano ka?
What’s next?
I asked her if she’s fine. Ang sabi niya, “Eto po kasi yung
pinagdadaanan namin ngayon. Nagpapa-chemo si papa at
nakapag benta na kami ng kotse.”
“Galit ako.”
Death.
But the truth is, death can come as early as now. Or later.
Or tomorrow. Or next year. We don’t really know. The
only thing we know about death is it will happen
someday, and someday can be today.
Let’s say that you’re a mom who wants to make sure that
her kid gets to finish college, no matter what. If we peg
your death benefit (the money you’ll leave behind) at
₱5,000,000, how will you be able to save up for
₱5,000,000 with your current income?
Some heirs may be able to pay for this, sure. But what if
yours can't?
All of these fall under the Necessity Jar, which means that
I am not noting these down so that you can choose from
them, because you should have them all.
Ang mura noh? Kasi maliit lang din yung coverage, and
this is why a lot of people opt for another healthcare
provider.
But then again, just like what I said, these are not options.
These are necessities. Get PhilHealth if you don’t have
one yet, then add an HMO.
Insurable ka ba?
All my mentees learn about everything written in this
book first hand. Best part is I get to show them the ropes
83 STEP FIVE: PROTECT YOUR MONEY
I have four books in line and the one you’re reading is the
first one. When I decided to write this book, I asked the
87 STEP FIVE: PROTECT YOUR MONEY
But if you don’t buy this year and you decide to buy next
year, you can still pay ₱2,500 per month but with less
benefits.
This is why when you invest, the first thing you have to
think of is your investor profile. Are you the type who can
manage high risk investments or should we place your
money in less risky funds that will result in slower
growth?
Now, let’s find out if your policies are already enough for
your needs.
is paid as much.
And this is also why I love what I’m doing and why I help
and teach the financial advisors in my team! I always tell
them: “Kung hindi ka kumikita, ibig sabihin wala kang
natutulungan.”
Aside from the Money Jars, I’ll share a little secret that
allows me to enjoy life to the fullest, no matter how
crazy these costs can get.
Well you see, if I’m already prepared for the future, why
would I be worried about spending my money in the
present?
M A K E Y O U R
M O N E Y W O R K
“Time you enjoy wasting is
not wasted time.”
Marthe Troly-Curtin
98 STEP SIX: MAKE YOUR MONEY WORK
Then, you get one whole hour for yourself. You use this
to meditate, to list down 10 things you’re grateful for,
and to read a short but powerful excerpt from any book
to jumpstart your day. After that, you do your morning
stuff, take a bath, brush your teeth, eat breakfast, and
enjoy a hot cup of coffee.
“This is the life I created and chose for myself. These are
mine.”
they trade.
What are they really looking for? They’ve got the money,
right? What else do they want? Obviously, something
more important than money.
They don’t just want time. They want time for their
families. Time for their relationships. Time for their
passions. Time for what’s truly important.
You can have all the money in the world, but if you don’t
even have the luxury of time for the people and reasons
why you’re working so hard in the first place, then it just
doesn’t make sense.
101 STEP SIX: MAKE YOUR MONEY WORK
When you place your money in the bank, it’s not really
safely sleeping in a metal box. Your money is being lent
to someone else.
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UR MON
YOURY EY
MONE BANK
And what do you get in return for letting them play with
your money? 1%.
risk appetite.
“Wooow, totoo ba, I can earn that much from the forex
market?!”
“Yung kaibigan ko, nag stocks lang, naka pag resign na!”
So, how will you know more about your risk appetite?
Those with low risk tolerance will pull out their money at
the slightest market fluctuation. And those who are too
aggressive will inject more money whenever possible.
Actually, there are two factors that come into play when
dealing with this question:
now, you can find out for free by using this calculator:
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life.
Pagmamadali.
ka.
DISCLAIMER:
Remember, paulit ulit ulit ulit ulit: Before you get into any of these
markets, you must be financially, mentally, emotionally, and
psychologically prepared and equipped.
SAVINGS CHECKING
A safe place to keep your money Unlimited number of transactions
Emergency funds High limits for transactions
Easy withdrawals Checks are safer to carry
Pros ₱500,000 is insured by the government Perfect for recurring bills
Initial deposit is affordable Comes with a passbook & debit card
Money earns interest Can be used as a proof of payment
Can be linked to e-wallets or online Convenient for making large payments
services Helps with establishing credit score
Cons Limited withdrawals amount Not for money growth (no interest)
Transactions fees Higher initial deposit
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Time Deposits
A Time Deposit account is another safe option for
conservative investors. If you’re looking for anything that
provides higher interest rates compared to a Savings
Account, this might be for you.
Yes, mutual funds and UITFs operate in the same way but
there are still differences that you should consider.
Pricing Net Assets Value per Share (NAVPS) Net Asset Value per Unit (NAVPU)
Which law governs Republic Act 262- Investment Republic Act 8791- General Banking
managed funds Company Act of the Philippines Law
Stocks
Whenever I talk about stocks, I always feel that I have to
explain the difference between investing and trading.
Sabi nga nila, ang traders pa shota shota lang pero ang
investors, pangkasalan na. Kidding aside, you must know
whether you want to trade or if you want to invest. Para
rin hindi tayo yung traders na naglalagay ng “Investor at
PSEi” as jobs sa Facebook profiles natin.
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I’ve been very clear from the very start - though this
sounds interesting, you should never get into any of these
markets without knowing the risks, preparing your funds,
studying how it works, building a strategy, and
customizing your whole plan based on your risk profile
and investment goals.
Real Estate
If you have the capital to buy a property and the
operational money to build it up and manage it, then real
119 STEP SIX: MAKE YOUR MONEY WORK
Speculation (Trading)
Speculation is primarily trading high liquid, high volume,
and high risk markets in exchange for high returns.
Trading Hours
dundundunduuun…
His pick up line was: “Dapat kasi pag nag jowa ka, forex
trader din.” Gumana naman.
That’s it.
“Wait - what?”
Here's the real deal: when you turned your USD to JPY,
did you actually lose your USD? Newp.
123 STEP SIX: MAKE YOUR MONEY WORK
But you can also trade commodities like Gold, Oil, and
Palladium. Oh, and indices too! We have GER30, Nikkei
225, and SP500 among many others.
Confusing?
Just think about the first currency in the pair (called the
Base). In GBP/JPY, the base is GBP.
a. Gambler yan!
b. Will do research then will take risk.
c. Very cautious...
d. Anong risk risk?! Doon lang sa safe!
a. ₱50,000 in cash
b. A 50% chance at winning ₱200,000
c. A 25% chance at winning ₱500,000
d. A 5% chance at winning ₱5,000,000
a. Cancel. Malas.
b. Downgrade to a more modest vacation.
c. Chill lang, baks. Tuloy pa rin.
d. Sus, extend pa the vacation noh. Wala na pa lang
work, eh. Watanays!
126 STEP SIX: MAKE YOUR MONEY WORK
a. Loss
b. Uncertainty
c. Opportunity
d. Wooot taralets! Gusto ko yaaaan!
a. A savings account
b. A mutual fund that owns stocks and bonds
c. Long term real estate
d. Commodities like gold, silver, and oil
a. Nothing
b. One month’s salary
c. Three month’s salary
d. Six month’s salary
Scoring System
1. a=4; b=3; c=2; d=1
2. a=1; b=2; c=3; d=4
3. a=1; b=2; c=3; d=4
4. a=1; b=2; c=3
5. a=1; b=2; c=3
6. a=1; b=2; c=3; d=4
7. a=1; b=2; c=3; d=4
8. a=1; b=2; c=3; d=4
9. a=1; b=3
10. a=1; b=3
11. a=1; b=2; c=3; d=4
12. a=1; b=2; c=3
13. a=1; b=2; c=3; d=4
And I did.
Often, we think our life is ours, pero hindi pala. Our goals
belong to someone whose validation we’re craving for.
Nabubuhay pala tayo para sa iba.
Familiar?
Whose goals are you chasing? Whose life are you living?
Are they really yours?
132 STEP SEVEN: BUILD YOUR LEGACY
Dear Nikki,
This 2019, don't just get out of the rat race. Find and
destroy the maze itself. Acquire wisdom. Go out there.
The people you will meet have collected golden nuggets
that will light your path.
133 STEP SEVEN: BUILD YOUR LEGACY
Live intentionally.
Do not allow other people to define who you are and who
you can be. Your downfall starts when you try to prove
yourself to others.
Time.
Legacy.
“Sayang.”
“Sana pala…”
“Kung ginawa ko lang…”
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“Courage doesn’t happen when you have all the answers. It happens
when you are ready to face the questions you have been avoiding
your whole life.” ― Shannon L. Alder
If, after reading, you have a lot of what ifs and should
haves, then please know that you are not alone in this
journey. There is a divine reason why you acquired this
right here, right now. Keep faith that one day soon, you
will find out why. May you use that small, flickering light
inside of you and build it into something remarkable,
147 STEP SEVEN: BUILD YOUR LEGACY
What are you willing to suffer for? What are you willing
to do even when it’s inconvenient for you?
May you use the knowledge and skills and questions you
have now to touch as many lives as possible. As an NFG,
you are a hero.
Excelsior!
When Nikki was asked this question many years ago, the
Ironman fanatic’s answer was “Build a team of
superheroes.”
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