Financial Panel

A panel of financial experts from different Latin American countries has been formed to share their views on personal finances, and provide a set of useful tips for you to become a Smart Consumer.

Conrado Navarro
Brazil
My name is Conrado Navarro. I’m 29, and financially independent. I have learnt the importance of financial discipline and planning from a very early age. As a keen supporter of financial education, I’m very happy to have the opportunity to cooperate with MasterCard’s Smart Consumer Project in Brazil.
   
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Ricardo Pereira
Brazil
Hello, my name is Ricardo Pereira and I’m very pleased to take part in the Smart Consumer Program in Brazil, and educate a large number of people in financial matters. I joined the Dinheirama Blog as Economy Editor in 2007, when problems related to personal finances quickly formed part of Brazilians’ daily lives, turning our blog into one of the best references in this market niche: currently we have 6,663 RSS subscribers and daily readers, which exceeds the average of 10 thousand hits a day. What I like most about this is to be able to transform society through the smart use of money.
   
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Gustavo Velez
Puerto Rico
Hello. My name is Gustavo Vélez and I’m saying ‘hi’ from Puerto Rico. As an economic analyst I have learnt that a business success depends upon its value not only for its shareholders but also for the society at large, and that this is possible only if companies manage to interact with consumers who are capable of setting and carrying out their own economic priorities. I think that MasterCard’s Smart Consumer Program is a vital tool to create a financially healthier and more proactive society. This is why I look forward to taking part in this initiative, and invite you to join us.
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Alejandra Mata
Costa Rica
Hi, my name is Alejandra Mata. I graduated as an economist from the University of Costa Rica and -through our website- I look forward to teaching you the financial tools I have used as an economic advisor and specialized magazine columnist. I know from experience that by blending together your doubts and my knowledge we will develop healthy spending and saving habits, not only for your pocket but also for the people who are directly or indirectly involved with your finances.
   
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Sofia Macias
Mexico
Hi, I’m Sofía, aged 24. I live in Mexico City and from here I’ll help you understand the financial world where we move every day, sometimes without knowing very well what it’s all about. We will try to understand the characteristics, benefits and responsible use of credit among the many issues we’ll be addressing. Personal finance and journalism are my two greatest passions, and I’m very pleased to be able to share them with you, and contribute to building a much more profitable financial culture for all of us.
     
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Bernardo Fuentes
Dominican Republic
Hello! My name is Bernardo Fuentes. I’m a 33-year old economist convinced that educating ourselves as consumers is the groundwork from which to reach our long-term goals. As a father and free-lance businessman, I have learnt the importance of good financial planning, so I wish to share with you very simple techniques that will enable you to manage your money, avoid heavy indebtedness, do online shopping and consult a financial glossary to identify and correct your personal finance weaknesses.
   
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