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šŸ” Index Funds in the Philippines: What Youā€™re Really Buying

šŸ” Index Funds in the Philippines: What Youā€™re Really Buying

A clear guide to index funds in the Philippinesā€”what they track, how they work, and what they can and canā€™t do for your money.

Marianne Lim
Marianne Lim
SavingsSavings
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āŽ When Pag-IBIG MP2 Isnā€™t the Right Move

āŽ When Pag-IBIG MP2 Isnā€™t the Right Move

Learn when Pag-IBIG MP2 actually fits your goals and when it can get in the way.

Marianne Lim
Marianne Lim
Money Mental ModelsMoney Mental Models
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šŸ§  Mental Models for Money #1: The Pareto Principle

šŸ§  Mental Models for Money #1: The Pareto Principle

Learn how the Pareto Principle (80/20 rule) applies to personal finance, investing, and work so you can focus on what drive most of your results.

Marianne Lim
Marianne Lim
Books/WisdomBooks/Wisdom
šŸ§  Why Your Money Habits Matter More Than Motivation

šŸ§  Why Your Money Habits Matter More Than Motivation

Learn how to build money habits that stick by using simple systems and insights from Atomic Habits. No motivation required!

Marianne Lim
Marianne Lim
Personal FinancePersonal Finance
šŸŽÆHow to Set Your Financial Goals for the New Year

šŸŽÆHow to Set Your Financial Goals for the New Year

How to set realistic financial goals by understanding your income, spending, and net worth after a year-end review.

Marianne Lim
Marianne Lim
Personal FinancePersonal Finance
A Simple Year-End Money Review (So You Know Where You Stand Going into 2026)

A Simple Year-End Money Review (So You Know Where You Stand Going into 2026)

Learn how to review your finances using income, spending, and net worth to understand your true financial standing before setting new-year goals.

Marianne Lim
Marianne Lim
ā­ 5 Money Lessons Iā€™m Bringing Into the New Year (And You Should Too)

ā­ 5 Money Lessons Iā€™m Bringing Into the New Year (And You Should Too)

Your spending tells a story. Learn 5 lessons to fix habits, stop repeat mistakes, grow savings, and protect your money in 2026.

Marianne Lim
Marianne Lim
SavingsSavings
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šŸŽ„How to Save Smarter This Christmas

šŸŽ„How to Save Smarter This Christmas

Learn how to save money during Christmas with intentional budgeting, smart gift planning, and practical DIY ideas that keep holiday overspending in check.

Marianne Lim
Marianne Lim
Personal FinancePersonal Finance
Before You Spend That Bonus, Read This

Before You Spend That Bonus, Read This

Your 13th month isnā€™t a holiday allowance. Hereā€™s how to use it like a reset button.

Marianne Lim
Marianne Lim
TravelTravel
5 Unhinged Ways I Saved Money Traveling to Siargao

5 Unhinged Ways I Saved Money Traveling to Siargao

Save big in Siargao without sacrificing fun. Here are 5 unconventional money-saving travel hacks I used to spend only PHP 12K in 2 weeks.

Marianne Lim
Marianne Lim
Books/WisdomBooks/Wisdom
šŸ“˜ Old Book, Timeless Lessons: What Babylon Taught Me About Money

šŸ“˜ Old Book, Timeless Lessons: What Babylon Taught Me About Money

How a 1930s book taught me that money doesnā€™t reward brilliance. It rewards discipline.

Marianne Lim
Marianne Lim
šŸ¾ Thinking of Adopting? Hereā€™s What Itā€™ll Cost You

šŸ¾ Thinking of Adopting? Hereā€™s What Itā€™ll Cost You

Theyā€™ll fill your heart and empty your wallet. Hereā€™s how to prepare for both.

Marianne Lim
Marianne Lim
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