There’s a particular kind of frustration that only makes sense if you’ve lived it. You did well in school. You landed the corporate job, or built a business, or made […]
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Level Up Your Wallet: 9 Financial Side Quests You Should Try
If you’ve spent any time on TikTok lately, chances are you’ve heard someone call their side hustle, their gym habit, or even their skincare routine a “side quest.” It’s gamer […]
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When Saving Feels Useless, It’s Financial Nihilism (Episode 245)
Listen to this episode: on Spotify on Apple Podcasts What you’ll hear in this episode: Have you ever felt like saving money is becoming pointless? With rising prices, economic uncertainty, […]
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How Anxious Are Pinoys About Money? The 2026 Filipino Financial Confidence Report
You’re not broke. You’re not drowning in debt. But you’re also not quite okay financially. That in‑between feeling, where you’re managing but never really settled, that’s what a new nationwide […]
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Hacked Credit Card: What You Should Do When the Bank Says “Bayaran Mo Pa Rin”
You did everything right. You noticed the suspicious charges almost immediately. You called the bank, blocked the card, filed a dispute, and even went to the police station to get […]
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The 3 Fund Portfolio: A Lazy Way to Invest That Works
Investing can feel so complicated if you listen to every piece of advice out there. However, amidst the noise, there are, fortunately, simple and straightforward investing strategies that work. The […]
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GCash Is Going Public. Should You Invest?
Listen to this episode: on Spotify on Apple Podcasts GCash is preparing for what could become one of the biggest and most anticipated IPOs in the Philippine stock market. As […]
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Is Dividend Investing Worth It? An Honest Guide to Earning While You Sleep
There’s a particular kind of daydream a lot of us share. And that’s to have passive income: ‘Yung kumikita ka ng pera kahit hindi ka nagta-trabaho. ‘Yung may pumapasok na […]
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What If You Don’t Need Millions to Retire Early? (Episode 244)
Listen to this episode: on Spotify on Apple Podcasts What you’ll hear in this episode: Do you really need millions of pesos before you can retire early? The traditional FIRE […]
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Loud Budgeting: Why There’s No Shame In Saying “It’s Not in My Budget”
A friend invites you to a weekend trip. The itinerary looks fun. The photos will probably look great on Instagram. Everyone in the group chat is excited. You check your […]
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The Opportunity Cost of Passion Projects (Episode 243)
Listen to this episode: on Spotify on Apple Podcasts What you’ll hear in this episode: After more than two months away from the podcast, I’m finally back behind the microphone. […]
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Should You Upgrade Your Credit Card? Here Are The Things You Need to Consider
For many Filipinos, a credit card is one of the longest financial relationships they’ll ever have. You get your first card in your twenties. Maybe it’s a basic card with […]
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