Every parent wants to give their child a good education. For many Filipino families, that means years of tuition payments, school expenses, review centers, and eventually the cost of college. […]
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Is Money Secretly Ruining Your Relationships? Let’s Talk About Relational Money Disorder
Money problems don’t always start with not having enough money. Sometimes, they start with how we relate to each other because of money. Picture a couple who rarely argue about […]
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Why You Keep Chasing New Ideas (Episode 250)
Listen to this episode: on Spotify on Apple Podcasts What you’ll hear in this episode: New ideas can be exciting. A new business, investment, side hustle, or strategy can make […]
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The Filipino Freelancer’s Guide to HMOs: How to Have Health Insurance if You’re Self-Employed
You just left your corporate job and said goodbye to those fluorescent lights, rigid dress codes, and your boss who always disapproved your leave requests. But in your leap to […]
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The Investor’s Property Refresh: Non-Permanent Upgrades that Increase Rental Yields
Landlords would justify a real rent increase in a Metro Manila condo with a full gut renovation—tearing out cabinets, retiling bathrooms, and managing contractors. But after thousands of pesos vanish […]
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Grind Now, Level Up Later: How to Unlock the Investor Class
Your financial life is a game you’re already playing, whether you realize it or not. Each payday is a checkpoint, and every purchase is a choice that either strengthens your […]
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How Much Should You Have in Your Emergency Fund? Try This Online Calculator
If you suddenly lose your job tomorrow, how long could you continue paying your bills? That’s the real purpose of an emergency fund. It gives you breathing room when life […]
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When to Try Something New (and When to Stick With What Works) with Your Money
I see it often in my numerous friend group chats. Someone’s picking up a new side hustle, another is trying out a new investment app, and someone else is quitting […]
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What Happens If Your Income Suddenly Stops? (Episode 249)
Listen to this episode: on Spotify on Apple Podcasts What you’ll hear in this episode: What would happen to your finances if your income suddenly disappeared? A job loss, medical […]
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A Quick Guide to Investing in Global Markets for Pinoys
Picture a slow Sunday afternoon: you’re scrolling through your phone, spot a headline about Apple or Nvidia reaching new highs, and wonder—what if I owned a piece of that? If […]
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How to Stay Ahead When Everything Gets More Expensive (Episode 248)
Listen to this episode: on Spotify on Apple Podcasts What you’ll hear in this episode: Everything seems to be getting more expensive. Groceries, transportation, utilities, insurance, and everyday purchases are […]
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Can Your Survive a Bad Month? Here’s How to Stress-Test Your Income and Finances
Picture this: your payday just came in, the bills are paid, there’s a little left for a small treat, and life feels manageable. Then, out of nowhere, a typhoon shuts […]
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