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.
13 Tips on How to Save Money
November 19, 2017
Working for so many years but still find yourself living from paycheck to paycheck? Read on to find ways for non-savers to know how to save money.
3 Ways to Go from Financial Zero to Financial Hero
November 19, 2017
Do you know which heroic financial decisions can save your day? Read on to find out!
3 Ways to I DO Without Going into Debt
November 19, 2017
You only get married once in your lifetime, but you certainly do not want to burn a hole in your pocket just to exchange “I do’s”. Good news is, you don’t have to! Just like a business, a wedding should be taken from an income and expenditure mindset. How do you maximize your revenues while minimizing costs? Read to know more.
5 Old-Fashioned Money Beliefs (That You Should Toss Out the Window)
November 19, 2017
Adhering to what the elders say, we believe, is a sign of respect; at the same time, we trust that they have our best interests in mind. After all, our parents and older relatives surely want what’s best for us, right?
5 Personal Finance Blogs to Start Reading
November 19, 2017
As fans of the digital world, the Brighter Life team pooled together several personal finance blogs that give you worthwhile reads to inspire you towards that dream, that goal, that life you desired for yourself.
5 Ways to Detox your Budget
November 19, 2017
Eek, it’s Payday Friday! Major roads turned to parking lots! Malls brimming to capacity! And oh no, your ATM is now one big dark empty hole! If this sounds like the story of your life every time your hard-earned sweldo comes in, then perhaps it’s time to detox your spending habits.
6 personal finance tips for money management
November 19, 2017
A rule in successful personal finance management is to label our financial goals in specific amounts so we know exactly what we are aiming for.
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