Many people would usually complain that there is always nothing left in their salary for emergency expenses. However, if you look closely at their lifestyle, it is easy to notice the gaps and money-wasting habits.
Tag: Discipline
What the Philippine Stock Market Taught Me About Patience
“If we want to be great in anything, we need to put in the time and effort necessary to produce significant improvement.”
The Payday Is Not A Call For Celebration
When I was still in the corporate setup and our long-awaited salary comes in, it is hard not to notice people standing one by one
Digging Deeper in Building an Emergency Fund
An emergency fund is one of the foundations in building our wealth because it protects us from unexpected expenses that can dent our finances. As a rule
It’s Okay To Be Called A “Kuripot”
For many Filipinos, we don’t ever want to be called “kuripot” because of the negative impression that it gives. However, this fear of being labeled
10 Productive Activities You Can Do Within 30 Minutes
“But if we’re just honest with ourselves, most of us know that we can spare at least 30 minutes of our day for something more productive and will pay dividends in the future.”
12 Financial Advice for Young Public School Teachers
**This is the Labor Day Post which I offer to my fellow teachers and educators. I’ve been in the academe for less than two years,
The X-Curve: Correlating Age, Wealth, and Responsibility
In 2016, I was invited to attend a financial literacy seminar in Makati by a friend. Though I already had some knowledge regarding personal finance,
5 Important Considerations Before Lending Money
“Lending money is one tricky subject because it can make but more likely break relationships.”
The Hierarchy of a Strong Financial Foundation
Proper wealth management needs a proper understanding of this basic concept.
Personalize Your Personal Finance
Personal Finance should be “personal”. Match it with your needs.
We All Need Mentors. Luckily, I Have Five.
Having a mentor is crucial in our personal and professional lives. They offer unique insights through their collective experiences and wisdom.
Basic Budgeting for Single Young Professionals
Paying yourself first means to save first before spending.
Don’t Get Trapped in Lifestyle Inflation
Lifestyle inflation is one common problem for young professionals and even seasoned employees in the workplace. And getting trapped in it is relatively easy.
5 Life Lessons I Learned from “Minor” Subjects
There are lessons to be learned even in your minor subjects.
Procrastinating? Why not start with a ridiculously small task.
Upon watching a LinkedIn Learning course on time management, I stumbled upon this idea of doing BIG tasks by starting from ridiculously small steps. Step so small, it is even embarrassing not to do.
Never too late to start the habit of reading
I find it funny and nostalgic that at some point in my life, I laughed at the idea of reading for pleasure. Even reading for knowledge was unattractive aside from exam weeks.
3 Ways To Keep on Running Even If My Schedule is Shifting
How can you insert running into your shifting schedule?
11 Lessons I Learned From My First Three Years of Investing
Here are 11 of the most important investment and personal finance lessons that I learned through my first 3 years of working:
The Graduation Goggles
Have you experienced the Graduation Googles?