Life Goals

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

 

The Six Times You Need to Spend More

November 19, 2017

While we may not be sure if they are indeed the best of the best, here are some guidelines on where a brighter life means forking out a little bit more.

Why I Like Stocks (Investing is for everyone!)

November 19, 2017

Investing is for everyone! That has been our mantra since way back the early years of our marriage. Our young sons and even members of our household staff have investments

Why Thinking Like a Fresh Grad Helps

November 19, 2017

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.

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