Life Goals

Get tips and ideas on reaching your dreams, achieving financial security, and living a brighter, healthier life.

 

Top 10 retiree mistakes to avoid

November 19, 2017

Many of us wish to step back and enjoy the good life in our senior years. This is why retirement planning is important.

Tips for Brighter Travels (Part 2)

November 19, 2017

So are you ready to go places this year? Make your travels more convenient and inspiring by doing some preparation way before you board that plane – believe me, some of these literally saved my sanity! For more practical notes while in wanderlust, you can revisit Tips for Brighter Travels (part 1)

Reasons to support local tourism

November 19, 2017

Passing by the town of Carcar in Cebu, a young boy selling freshly cooked chicharon offered us his wares. As young travelers on a budget, two of us began haggling for the goods. After a few minutes, our other companion handed the boy our payment – in full price.

On Reinvention

November 19, 2017

As I marked my 15 years in show business, I realized what has kept me afloat throughout the many ups and downs of life under the limelight. Aside from faith, I consider my craft as my true north as well as sanctuary. It allows me to inhabit different lives, to express creativity, and, at times, to contribute in making this world a better place.

Just Got Lucky

November 19, 2017

Ready to be Rich’s Fitz Villafuerte on how chance favors the prepared mind and how it is helping him fund his parents’ retirement years.

Avoiding the other B Word: Dodging Burnout?

November 19, 2017

Burnout can cost us - missed opportunities, failing relationships, even bad hair days. It’s time to reignite that fire of inspiration! Let’s turn burnout to all-out with these brighter choices.

Creating a Budget and Avoiding Unnecessary Expense

November 19, 2017

Totoo pala na marami tayong malalaman just by listing down our expenses.

How video games taught me how to manage money

November 19, 2017

I know what you’re thinking. What about money can you learn about video games? Quite a lot. It’s an expensive hobby and I’ve had my fair share of compulsive spending when I felt the urge to play virtual skirmish with friends or be the first to finish the latest first-person shooter franchise.

6 simple tips to reduce spending on your car

November 19, 2017

“Owning a car is like having a child,” an uncle told me when I was 18 and was running my fingers through my very first car.

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