Sharon Cuneta shares 5 tips on making good investments

MANILA, Philippines — Being the Megastar of Philippine showbiz, Sharon Cuneta has had many opportunities to make sensible investment choices throughout her life. Each has turned out to be an experience that came with invaluable lessons that would help her handle the next challenges better.

In the latest vlog posted on her YouTube channel, the InLife Dreamweaver Stories vlog, Sharon talks about these investment choices and the lessons she learned in her financial journey. Focused on providing a secure future for her family, the singer-actress said she is preparing and making sound financial choices to help her children reach their dreams and give them a happy life.

“I was recently asked how I manage to stay relevant in showbiz considering that it’s been more than four decades since I started. The answer is to evolve, to change, to grow with the times. How do you do that? For me, I had to keep learning, to keep studying, to constantly reinvent myself. I also need the right motivation, which is to leave a legacy for my fans, my loyal followers, and most of all, my family,” Sharon said. 

She then goes on to explain the importance of savings and financial investments.

“I learned that a great way to a better life is through making sound and secure financial investments,” the multi-awarded TV host said. 

Sharon listed how she makes good investments:

Cuneta advised that it is best to know why you’re making an investment. Ask yourself what you’re preparing for.

“Is It retirement? Is it for your child’s education? Bagay dapat ang gagawin mong investment sa short-term and long-term goals mo (Your investments should be aligned with your short-term and long-term goals),” she said.

Cuneta pointed out that knowing when you would need the income for your investments helps you narrow down which investments to make.

“Kung kailangan mo na ang pera next year (If you need the money next year), you should invest in something that will produce accessible dividends within that period. If you have a substantial amount of resource, invest in long-term products that will also have a higher yield or profit,” she advised.

“When you’re clear on why you’re investing and when you need the