I consider myself as a future planner type of
person. I always think about the future and plans on what I need to accomplice
in given set of time I know that
others would not understand my goal for
you cannot predict what will happen to you tomorrow or even at the next hour of
your life. My plans are not just for
myself but for the sake of the people who I love and care. I wanted to make
sure that they are prepared emotionally and financially in life even when I’m
not around. My plans are for myself for I want to live life to the fullest, I
want to enjoy life and I cannot do that if I don’t plan and start right away.
Having said that, I was just happy to attend a
digicon recently that emphasizes on June being the Financial Independent Month.
Sun Life of Canada( Philippines), Inc., the country’s longest standing life
insurance company, urges Filipinos to prioritize financial preparedness for
their health needs and employ more appropriate ways of preparing financially
for their other needs.
This is in response to the results of a Social
Weather Station survey commissioned by the company where Filipinos claim to be
prepared to fund expensive purchases, despite having health-related concerns.
The survey showed that 1 of 2 Filipinos are planning
to make an expensive purchase within the next two years, such as land, a house
and lot, or a car, or expand their business, with 9 out of 10 actually prepared
to fund it.
But at the same time, 7 of 10 Filipinos are worried
about the uncertainties brought about by worries such as the death of a
breadwinner (90%), a family member suffering a grave illness (90%), and
inability to pay for huge medical expenses (80%).
Only 6 of 10 of the respondents say that they are
prepared financially in the event of a grave illness in the family.
“There seems to be a disconnect between the
Filipinos’ priorities and concerns and the way they financially prepare for
these. They are worried about their health and possible illness but they do not
prepare financially. Most of them rely on their active income or on other
people to fund their needs,” said Sun Life President and CEO Riza Mantaring.
“What we need to remember is that wealth and health go hand in hand. By making
sure that the right products are availed of to prepare for both wealth goals
and health needs, Juan can be more fit to live free.”
Financial Independence Month activities
In order to address the situation and help Filipinos
act on their financial concerns, Sun Life is launching the #FIT2LiveFree
campaign this Financial Independence Month of June.
To inspire them to take care of both their wealth
and health in a fun and interactive way, Sun Life will make available digital
content to engage the public. Those who would like to determine their money
mannerisms can take the Moneyrism Quiz on Facebook, while those who would like
to share their fitness journey can join the conversation on Instagram with the
hashtag #WellnessWednesday. By engaging with fellow wealth and health
enthusiasts online, they get the chance to win minor prizes of FitBit wireless
activity wristbands and a grand prize of a travel package to Seoul, South
Korea.
For those wanting to go on an in-depth learning of
personal finance, modular lessons will be offered online in the Brighter Life
Institute. Its initial offering is a five-module lesson for those starting
their financial journey. This can be accessed at brighterlife.com.ph for free,
where relevant articles are also shared regularly. The Brighter Life Institute
is another pioneering effort of Sun Life to make financial education accessible
and within reach to more Filipinos.
Another digital activation to watch out for is the
#FIT2LiveFree Twitter and Google Hangout with RAPPLER on JUNE 10 at 2pm. Hear
from our speakers, who advocate wellness and prosperity, battle it out on what
must be prioritized: Wealth or Health? Hosted by Sam Oh, this will prove to be
a cliffhanger until the very end of the discussion.
Aside from the online initiatives, the public can
also attend the #FIT2LiveFree Expo where bull runner, Jaymie Pizzaro joins
other known personalities such as actor-triathlete Matteo Guidicelli, lifestyle
blogger Anton Diaz, TV host Edric Mendoza, and financial experts Randell
Tiongson and Rose Fausto who will guide participants in setting their wealth
and health goals. These experts will also share tips and inspiring stories on
achieving the balance between health and wealth. The event will be held on June
20 at the SMX Convention Center in the Mall of Asia Complex.
All these initiatives will help Filipinos determine
the product solutions that will help them achieve the wealth and health goals
that they have identified. To address their wealth goals, Sun Life offers the
Sun Life Prosperity Funds, which will be promoted in a new TV spot called
"Live Free" that encourages Filipinos to invest in their financial
freedom. For their health needs, Sun Life has Sun LifeAssure and Sun FlexiLink
Assist, to ensure that they have the funds to regain their health, should
sickness occur.
“We’re here to empower Filipinos so they can truly
enjoy a life that’s free from financial worries,” Mantaring said. “They deserve
nothing less.”
Now are you ready to be #FIT2LiveFree? For more
information, visit brighterlife.com.ph and follow @sunlifeph on Facebook,
Twitter, and Instagram.
About Sun Life Financial
Celebrating 150 years in 2015, Sun Life Financial is
a leading international financial services organization providing a diverse
range of protection and wealth products and services to individuals and
corporate customers. Sun Life Financial and its partners have operations in a
number of markets worldwide, including Canada, the United States, the United
Kingdom, Ireland, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Japan, Indonesia, India, China,
Australia, Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia and Bermuda. As of March 31, 2015, the
Sun Life Financial group of companies had total assets under management of $813
billion. For more information please visit www.sunlife.com.
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