Money Talk with Piolo Pascual: On His Retirement, Marriage and Achieving Financial Freedom

For many parents, it will always be top priority to be able to provide a secure and stable future for their children. With a newly elected president, many are hopeful that everything will get better and that we can look forward to a brighter future.

Taking a more active stance for one’s financial needs
Last year, Sun Life Financial launched the first financial literacy advocacy of its kind called It’s Time!.  It’s Time! is Sun Life’s advocacy designed to improve the financial literacy and preparedness of Filipinos. Today, It’s Time! celebrates its first anniversary and  in just one year, the advocacy has compelled many new advocates to take action and assume a more active role when it comes to planning for their financial needs.

Piolo Pascual on Dreaming Big and Preparing for the Future

No longer just an awarded actor, Piolo Pascual has ventured into producing, photography, charity work, running and singing.
Relying on his fame is something that he will not leave to chance. “Since life offers no guarantees, we must always protect our dreams from uncertainties, “explains Pascual. It is never too early to aspire for great things and never too late to protect your dreams, not only for yourself but also for your loved ones. It’s Time,” shares Pascual.

The actor shares his personal experiences, thoughts and values when it comes to financial matters and his plans for the future:

On Money
My mother showed me the best attitude towards money, which is humility. She also taught me to use money to do good things. My faith also gave me a great foothold on my finances. Much has been given to me, and it is only right that I give something in return.

On Financial Planning
You have to know what is important to you, and starting early is the way to go. In fact, the life insurance I got for my son Iñigo has already matured. Now his future is secure, and I’m so happy to know that he could do anything he wants. So it really pays to put your money on the best financial baskets around.

Click here to read on about Piolo Pascual's spending habits, his thoughts on retirement, his future plans, achieving financial freedom and on being an It's Time! advocate.

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Read on about Piolo Pascual's spending habits, his thoughts on retirement, his future plans, achieving financial freedom and on being an It's Time! advocate.

On Spending Habits
I am very practical with the things I buy. I never spend beyond my means. After a long and tiring day, I splurge on food. But that’s it. My happiness does not rely on the things that I have. Also, I do save for rainy days. We never know the lemons that life may throw our way.

On Retirement
Even before I entered the entertainment industry, I saw myself retiring at a young age. It may be a change of career, or doing other things that I have always wanted to pursue. For instance, I want to have my own business someday. It is so exciting to think about the future if you’re protected and secured.

On Success  
Never let it get to your head. I consider myself very  blessed for the opportunities given to me. So I never let it go to waste. I work hard, fulfill my responsibilities, and always try to pay it forward. I know it sounds too heroic, but I want to be able to help when I can, whenever I can.  

On Future Plans
In five years, I see myself being married. I want to see my kids grow up, and I want to be beside my wife through thick and thin. We are not going to be young forever, so I am now saving and investing for that chapter in my life. I want to protect their dreams, so I have to be ready for anything.

On Achieving Financial Freedom
Can I say that I am financially free? YES, yes I can. But I still invest on things that will matter in the future. I keep on saving up, so I can continue to be confident about my and my family’s future. It’s time to create the life we always want to live. No time like today, no place like the present to start. Again, it’s time!

On Being an It’s Time advocate
Sun Life has been securing the future of Filipinos for 115 years now. Even during the global financial crisis, they proved that they are very stable.  They continue to fulfill their commitment to their policyholders. The It’s Time advocacy is such a noble initiative, one that can help millions of Filipinos fulfill their dreams. This makes me proud to be part of the Sun Life family.