Why Tipid Tips Fall Short (Perils of a Frugal Mindset)
For the international audience, tipid means being frugal in Filipino. Tipid tips is a popular expression that captures the many small ways we can save …
Personal Finance
Where to Invest Money for Beginners: 3 Things to Know First
A frequently-asked-question by new investors is “where to invest money for beginners,“ or some form of this question. And because it’s such a popular topic, a …
Finance for People Who Hate Math
You belong to a special group of people — the group behind my motivations for starting this blog! I’m of the mindset that true financial …
How to Earn 19% p.a. in the Stock Market, Philippines
I made a promise not to post about fluff topics for clicks. (See What is your WHY) But I’d be remiss not to post about …
A Basic Guide to the 3 Valuation Methods
This post tries to simplify the 3 valuation methods but still covers intermediate/advanced topics. If you find them confusing, I recommend starting with the Fundamentals …
Monthly Savings Will NOT Lead to Financial Freedom
The bad news is, you can’t achieve financial freedom just by your monthly savings. Or at least “financial freedom” in its truest and best sense …
Save 35% More: Kakeibo Japanese Budgeting System
Yes, being wasteful and reckless with money will hold you back from financial freedom. Unfortunately, being frugal alone will not (yes, NOT) lead to financial …
Reduce Risk in the Stock Market: Diversification Primer
You’ve opened a brokerage account and started investing in the stock market. You presumably understand that there are risks involved and that reducing risk is …
Why You Need a Digital Bank (Philippines)
Now, need is perhaps a strong word. I ought to change the title to “why you should have a digital bank account in the Philippines.” …