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🔍 Index Funds in the Philippines: What You’re Really Buying
Feb 02, 2026

🔍 Index Funds in the Philippines: What You’re Really Buying

A clear guide to index funds in the Philippines—what they track, how they work, and what they can and can’t do for your money.

Marianne Lim
Marianne Lim
SavingsSavings
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❎ When Pag-IBIG MP2 Isn’t the Right Move
Jan 26, 2026

❎ When Pag-IBIG MP2 Isn’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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đź§  Mental Models for Money #1: The Pareto Principle
Jan 19, 2026

đź§  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
Personal FinancePersonal Finance
🎯How to Set Your Financial Goals for the New Year
Dec 29, 2025

🎯How 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)
Dec 22, 2025

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
SavingsSavings
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🎄How to Save Smarter This Christmas
Dec 08, 2025

🎄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
Dec 01, 2025

Before You Spend That Bonus, Read This

Your 13th month isn’t a holiday allowance. Here’s how to use it like a reset button.

Marianne Lim
Marianne Lim
SavingsSavings
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🏦 How to Pick a Bank Account That Works for You
Oct 13, 2025

🏦 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
Personal FinancePersonal Finance
đź’ł The Psychology of Debt: Escaping the Utang Cycle
Sep 29, 2025

đź’ł 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
Thought EssaysThought Essays
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🗳️ Personal Finance as Activism. Here's How.
Sep 22, 2025

🗳️ 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
Personal FinancePersonal Finance
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đź’ł Top 3 Credit Cards Every First-Timer Should Consider
Aug 25, 2025

đź’ł 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
Books/WisdomBooks/Wisdom
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The Podcast That Quietly Changed How I See Wealth and Money
Aug 11, 2025

The Podcast That Quietly Changed How I See Wealth and Money

Naval Ravikant’s podcast changed how I think about wealth, freedom, and leverage. Here are 5 timeless lessons that still guide how I build at 25.

Marianne Lim
Marianne Lim

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