Back then, I was not making as much as I am earning now, and yet, I was never really short on cash. I could pay the bills, treat myself once in a while, and survive okay until the next payday. Now, there are more bills to pay and other necessary stuff to spend on, that budgeting can be such a challenge.
What to do with windfalls
November 19, 2017
Since buying a senseless (albeit gorgeous!) purchase has been eliminated from my options on what to spend my money on, I am now left with a conundrum to solve: what should I do with my windfall?
The Great Debt Debate: Is Debt GOOD or BAD?
November 19, 2017
There has always been a great debate on debt and there’s even a popular view on what makes good debts and bad debts.
The Road to Travel and Other Dreams
November 19, 2017
But as a breadwinner and a yaya-less mother who deals with a messy house and toddler tantrums on a daily basis, I often get asked – “How do you get to travel as much as you do?” Here are a few rules I follow in earnest to afford my lifestyle:
The 50-30-20 Rule
November 19, 2017
Forget every piece of money advice you've ever heard. When it comes to personal finance, there's only one thing you need to know: the 50-30-20 rule. I didn't come up with it, in case you're wondering. But I wish I did. It's bloody brilliant.
The YOLO Manifesto of a (Late) Twentysomething
November 19, 2017
Does YOLO have an age limit? For those of us who are beyond the acceptable age of YOLO, what can it mean? Will it still involve heights, a huge price tag, adrenaline, and maybe a speeding vehicle or copious amounts of alcohol?
The Cost of Having Too Much Stuff
November 19, 2017
They say too much of something is bad. But not many of us realize that having a lot of stuff – especially ones we rarely use – is actually costly. And the real danger lies in turning a blind eye to this very expensive reality.
The ₱16M secret: Financial lessons from the movie Starting Over Again
November 19, 2017
Here is the actual math (and financial products) behind the rags-to-riches story of Marco in Starting Over Again.
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.
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