Understanding Financial Literacy:
How to Build Your Financial Confidence
April 1, 2024 | by HC Mutual
Why Do We Need Financial Literacy?
Empowerment.
Financial literacy gives people the power to take charge of their money. When you understand how money works, you feel more confident making decisions that match your goals and values.
Prevention of financial pitfalls.
Knowing about money helps you steer clear of common problems like too much debt, spending indulgently, or not saving enough. With the right knowledge, you can spot these issues and avoid them.
Long-term financial planning.
Financial literacy isn’t just about today; it’s about tomorrow too. It helps you plan for things like retirement, investing, and making sure your family is taken care of after you’re gone.
Keeping the economy strong.
When more people understand money, it helps keep the economy stable. By being financially savvy, individuals can handle tough times better and make choices that ultimately help the economy stabilize and grow.
How Do We Achieve Financial Literacy?
Read books and articles about personal finance from trusted sources.
Participate in one webinar per week or per month. You can post the insights you gain on your social media accounts to share your knowledge, and process what you’ve learned.
Listen to podcasts or follow blogs about a personal finance subject that you either enjoy or could use assistance with.
Here are some recommended podcasts and blogs you can follow:
Financial literacy is broad and touches on many topics. You can avoid being overwhelmed by making learning a part of your daily routine. The important thing is to build your knowledge. It also helps to talk to people you know and trust and get varying opinions to expand your point of view.
Taking the first steps
to financial stability
Secure your future through saving.
- Start saving for as low as PHP 101 per payday.
- Flexible savings plan of 3, 5, or 7 years.
- 3% earnings from your savings per annum.
Earn more from your savings to reach your goals faster.
- Start saving for as low as PHP 1,212, PHP 2,424, or PHP 3,636 per payday.
- Fixed 5-year savings plan.
- 5% per annum after 5 years upon completion of the plan.
Be prepared for financial emergencies.
- Loan release within 24 hours of approval
- Interest rate as low as 0.99%*
- Flexible payment terms of 12, 18, or 24 months
Be on your way to owning a home!
- Php 450,000 to Php 20M loan amount per member
- Easy application after one (1) month of membership
- Access to our partner developers and a wide range of brand-new homes OR the flexibility to choose your own property
- Payment holidays extension in case of emergencies
- Payment holidays extension in case of emergencies
Financial Literacy Month is a time to focus on learning and feeling empowered, instead of overwhelmed, about money matters. By investing in our financial knowledge, we’re investing in a brighter, more secure future for ourselves and those who come after us. Let’s make the most of this April by learning more about our finances and taking steps toward a healthier financial life.
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