Life Goals

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

 

Matteo Guidicelli: His Time is Now

November 19, 2017

“I’m always going to find ways to make my dreams come true,” Matteo says. “I believe in good and honest hard work. I don’t want to take shortcuts. I’m going to climb the ladder the proper way.”

Mutual Funds Basics

November 19, 2017

What is a mutual fund?

On Mindfulness

November 19, 2017

When I realized what was probably one of the most important skills in money, and in life, was being mindful, I began to be more careful of where my time, focus and resources went.

On Yuppies and Money

November 19, 2017

A young man once asked me how he could convince other yuppies to save and invest. I am always encouraged when young people ask me questions on personal finance, read my books or, better yet, attend our personal finance events. I can’t help but think in retrospect of how I was in my youthful years.

Pay Yourself First

November 19, 2017

When payday comes, do you pay yourself first? In this excerpt from BAYAN SIKAT! book, we learn the value of taking care of yourself first and saving for your own future.

Reel to Real: 5 Lessons from TV Shows

November 19, 2017

The things we watch for entertainment affect our lives more than how we think it does. Simple concepts from our favorite TV shows can teach us things that transcend from reel life to real life lessons

Smart Girl Moves: Tips for a hassle free life

November 19, 2017

My age has made me realize that there are certain stuff that one cannot escape. Here are tips on how you can make your adulting experience hassle free!

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.

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.

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