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💸 Things I Refuse to Spend Money On (And Why)

💸 Things I Refuse to Spend Money On (And Why)

Here are six things I refuse to spend money on, and the thinking behind each one.

Marianne Lim
Marianne Lim
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📊 Mid-Year Check-In: Are You On Track With Your 2026 Financial Goals?

📊 Mid-Year Check-In: Are You On Track With Your 2026 Financial Goals?

We’re halfway through 2026. Here's how to check if you're on track with the financial goals you set in January, and what to do if you're not.

Marianne Lim
Marianne Lim
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🪙 5 Money Habits That Are Keeping You Broke — Are You Guilty of Any?

🪙 5 Money Habits That Are Keeping You Broke — Are You Guilty of Any?

From lifestyle creep to avoiding your bank app: five common money habits that may be keeping you from building real wealth.

Marianne Lim
Marianne Lim
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👛 Why One Income Is Not Enough Anymore

👛 Why One Income Is Not Enough Anymore

One income means one point of failure. Here's why every Filipino needs more than a salary and how to start building other streams.

Marianne Lim
Marianne Lim
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🧠 Why Smart People Still Go Broke (The Psychology of Money)

🧠 Why Smart People Still Go Broke (The Psychology of Money)

Why smart people still go broke: lessons from The Psychology of Money on behavior, wealth, and building long-term financial security.

Marianne Lim
Marianne Lim
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✉️ Envelope Budgeting: Is This the Right System for You?

✉️ Envelope Budgeting: Is This the Right System for You?

A practical guide to envelope budgeting in the Philippines: how it works, how to implement it, and whether it fits your financial situation.

Marianne Lim
Marianne Lim
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📉 When Stock Investing Is Not the Right Move for You

📉 When Stock Investing Is Not the Right Move for You

Learn when stock investing may not be the right move and how to decide if it fits your financial situation and long-term goals.

Marianne Lim
Marianne Lim
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⚠️ 3 Viral Financial Advice to Unlearn This Year

⚠️ 3 Viral Financial Advice to Unlearn This Year

Three viral financial advice trends to avoid this year—and sound, more practical alternatives that protect your cash flow and options.

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

🔍 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
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❎ When Pag-IBIG MP2 Isn’t the Right Move

❎ 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
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🧠 Mental Models for Money #1: The Pareto Principle

🧠 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
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🎯How to Set Your Financial Goals for the New Year

🎯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