The high earnings of young actor Iñigo Pascual only makes him even more financially prudent.
In a recent webinar hosted by Sun Life Philippines, the only son of Piolo Pascual revealed that his earliest money lessons came from his father and mother. Iñigo recalled that his parents taught him the importance of saving when he was still in school.
“During those times, I developed a habit to save a portion of my allowance so I can buy anything I need,” he said.
Iñigo carried the lesson when he returned to the country from the US to pursue a showbiz career in 2013. After establishing himself as one of the country’s top young actors and performers, the 23-year-old is on track to meet his goal of buying a house at the age of 25. He plans on purchasing another one for his mother.
Iñigo seeks financial advice from his auntie, who works as a Sun Life advisor. One of the tips he received was to allot 20 percent of his earnings for savings and investment.
In a bid to make the process of choosing the right insurance products and mutual fund investment simpler and easier, Sun Life Philippines has launched a set of insurance and mutual fund “combo packs” called the “Celebrity Product Starter Pack.”
There are five different bundles of holistic financial solutions that will help address specific needs and goals. Each one addresses the most common needs of every life stage, as personified by Sun Life brand ambassadors Iñigo Pascual, Piolo Pascual, Charo Santos-Concio, Matteo Guidicelli and Enchong Dee.
“Many Filipinos are reluctant to consider insurance and investment products because they find the variety of options overwhelming or they think it’s expensive,” said Gilbert Simpao, Sun Life chief marketing and client experience officer. “[This assumption] prompted Sun Life to highlight and offer the budget-friendly essential products to start their financial foundation.”
The Adulting Starter Pack, represented by Iñigo, targets first-time workers, freelancers, and graduating college students. The Negosyante Starter Pack, meanwhile, would suit entrepreneurs and freelancers who, like Enchong, are looking to fund business and personal goals.
The Newlywed Starter Pack is ideal for those like Matteo who are starting a family or saving up for future milestones. The Health Starter Pack would best fit those who are eager to enjoy good health as they prepare for retirement, much like Piolo. Finally, the Parent of OFW Starter Pack endorsed by Santos-Concio is perfect for Filipinos based overseas and their families in the Philippines.
More details are available at sunlife.com.ph and on Sun Life Philippines’ official Facebook page.
“With the Celebrity Product Starter Packs, Filipinos will have a clearer starting point in the pursuit of their financial goals, especially now that everyone is striving to rise above the challenges presented by the pandemic” Simpao said. “This is not a journey they need to go through alone. We have over 20,000 Sun Life advisors nationwide who can guide them in building a brighter future.”