The Gift I Never Opened.
Not all gifts are acts of love—some are weapons of manipulation. In this powerful personal narrative, Richard Valdez unpacks the emotional weight of toxic relationships and the freedom found in setting firm boundaries. Discover why true peace comes not from fixing the past, but from walking away from it.
From Piggy Banks to Wealth Management: A Filipino-American’s Journey to Financial Wisdom
A childhood lesson in saving, taught by a pink porcelain pig and a wise Ilocano grandmother, comes full circle as I plan for retirement and repatriation. This is a story about financial wisdom, family legacy, and the kind of wealth you can’t measure in dollars.