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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
📘 Old Book, Timeless Lessons: What Babylon Taught Me About Money

📘 Old Book, Timeless Lessons: What Babylon Taught Me About Money

How a 1930s book taught me that money doesn’t reward brilliance. It rewards discipline.

Marianne Lim
Marianne Lim
🐾 Thinking of Adopting? Here’s What It’ll Cost You

🐾 Thinking of Adopting? Here’s What It’ll Cost You

They’ll fill your heart and empty your wallet. Here’s how to prepare for both.

Marianne Lim
Marianne Lim
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Before You Swipe Abroad: Our Take About Travel Credit Cards

Before You Swipe Abroad: Our Take About Travel Credit Cards

Points, miles, fees, perks. Here are our top 3 travel credit cards for Filipino travelers.

Marianne Lim
Marianne Lim
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🏦 How to Pick a Bank Account That Works for You

🏦 How to Pick a Bank Account That Works for You

Traditional vs. digital banks? See what really matters when choosing where to park your money.

Marianne Lim
Marianne Lim
🧩 Insurance 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Protecting What Matters

🧩 Insurance 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Protecting What Matters

The Cebu quake made me rethink what “financial resilience” really means; and why insurance isn’t just for the rich.

Marianne Lim
Marianne Lim
Personal FinancePersonal Finance
💳 The Psychology of Debt: Escaping the Utang Cycle

💳 The Psychology of Debt: Escaping the Utang Cycle

The psychology of debt, the utang cycle, and how to break free without demonizing credit.

Marianne Lim
Marianne Lim
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🗳️ Personal Finance as Activism. Here's How.

🗳️ Personal Finance as Activism. Here's How.

Your money isn’t neutral. Every peso flows somewhere. Let's talk about financial activism.

Marianne Lim
Marianne Lim
Books/WisdomBooks/Wisdom
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💤 Buffett’s Investing Lessons Are Boring (and That’s the Point)

💤 Buffett’s Investing Lessons Are Boring (and That’s the Point)

The world’s greatest investor swears by boring habits. Here’s why that matters for your money too.

Marianne Lim
Marianne Lim
Investing for BeginnersInvesting for Beginners
📈 Not All Stocks Just Sit There. Some Pay You

📈 Not All Stocks Just Sit There. Some Pay You

Learn dividend investing in the Philippines: what it is, how it differs from growth investing, how to pick dividend stocks, and how to get started.

Marianne Lim
Marianne Lim
Investment VehiclesInvestment Vehicles
🪙 Mutual funds: smart move or waste of time?

🪙 Mutual funds: smart move or waste of time?

Beginner’s guide to mutual funds in the Philippines: understand the basics, the types offered locally, and how they fit into your investment journey.

Marianne Lim
Marianne Lim
Personal FinancePersonal Finance
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💳 Top 3 Credit Cards Every First-Timer Should Consider

💳 Top 3 Credit Cards Every First-Timer Should Consider

Your first credit card can make or break your finances. Here are 3 beginner-friendly cards in the Philippines worth starting with.

Marianne Lim
Marianne Lim
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