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Shop gifts that keep on giving

Aneth Ng-Lim
Posted at Nov 18 08:51 AM

The Philippines is home to many social entrepreneurs committed to triple bottom line results, focusing not only on profit but also on their impact on people (greater community) and planet (environmental sustainability).   Read more »

Single and ready to shop for 11.11? How about loving your wallet too

Aneth Ng-Lim
Posted at Nov 11 08:31 AM

Expect even more irresistible deals to drain your pockets. Here's how you can survive with your finances intact. Read more »

Your wallet will love this hashtag: #NoSpendNovember

Aneth Ng-Lim
Posted at Nov 05 09:12 AM

Spare yourself from a dreadful hangover due to overspending with these simple tips. Read more »

Five steps to start securing your financial legacy

Aneth Ng-Lim
Posted at Oct 28 07:22 AM

To some, this can be a complicated process that involves many investments and properties. The more you have and own, the more you need to ensure that should anything happen to you, your wishes will be carried out to the letter. Read more »

Say yes to travel deals, no to travel scams

Aneth Ng-Lim
Posted at Oct 21 08:51 AM

There is no such thing as a Piso fare, not after you add all the fees and surcharges to your ticket. Before you click on that amazing travel deal, make sure you have done your homework. Read more »

When old clothes give new hopes

Aneth Ng-Lim
Posted at Oct 15 12:39 PM

For girls and women, closets tend to be an emotion-laden subject. It can make happy days happier when they have the right outfit on hand, or turn bad days to worse when they have nothing suitable to wear. Read more »

Why college students and credit cards don't mix

Aneth Ng-Lim
Updated as of Oct 07 08:19 AM

Before you hand over that plastic currency, make sure you have the serious money talk, and let it be just the first of many you will share to help shape them into financially responsible adults. Read more »

Pickpockets are everywhere, so don't make it so easy for them

Aneth Ng-Lim
Posted at Sep 23 09:21 AM

Here are some ways you can make it harder for the pickpocket to literally run away with your valuables. Read more »

#Walang Pasok? Why staying home can be good for you and your wallet

Aneth Ng-Lim
Posted at Sep 16 07:55 AM

While I value exceptional work ethic, I have learned to put a value on myself more. I no longer blindly step out of my home during terrible weather just so I do not miss one day of school or work. Read more »

Honor thy lolo and lola, not just on Grandparents Day

Aneth Ng-Lim
Posted at Sep 09 09:04 AM

Notwithstanding your love for your Lolo and Lola, you may feel that we do not need a holiday to celebrate it. After all, there are already far too many commercial and consumer-driven red letter dates, from Valentine’s Day to Mother’s Day, to Father’s Day to Easter, to Halloween and Christmas. Read more »

Paying It Forward: The ‘Ber’ Months Are Here

Aneth Ng-Lim
Posted at Sep 02 08:06 AM

I am no Scrooge and I like holidays but I love my bank account too – and celebrating Christmas too early can make the special day less special, plus leave a painful dent on your wallet. Read more »

Family members always asking for money? Help yourself first

Aneth Ng-Lim
Updated as of Aug 26 09:22 AM

For the graduates of 2019, let’s hope they have landed jobs by this time and are cashing their first or second pay checks. Sadly, not all will be responsible about handling their money and there can be many reasons for this.  Read more »

Charities switch to appeals for monthly donations – and why you should say yes

Aneth Ng-Lim
Posted at Aug 19 10:17 AM

But now there are charity booths too, and for those, I try and stop and see if I can help. Raised in a middle-income household, I knew from a young age that acts of charity can make a real difference in the lives of people, and there were several times those acts of charity were extended to my family. Read more »

Jumping jobs can be good for you

Aneth Ng-Lim
Posted at Aug 12 08:37 AM

If you are working or looking for a job, should you jump ship too whenever an opportunity arises? Consider these tips before you hand over your resignation. Read more »

House helpers need money lessons too

Aneth Ng-Lim
Posted at Jul 29 09:22 AM

Here are at least 5 things you can do to make your house helpers more conscious about keeping their finances sound. Read more »

Saving should not begin at 40

Aneth Ng-Lim
Posted at Jul 22 11:20 AM

If you’re in your 40s or hitting this milestone soon, financial experts say you are reaching your earning peak. If you started saving in your 20s and 30s, then you are ready for some serious investing in your 40s.  Read more »

Broke before payday? Try these 7 money-saving life hacks

Aneth Ng-Lim
Posted at Jul 15 09:52 AM

For most of the 42 million workers in the country, payday comes on the 15th and 30th of the month. Lining up in the grocery over the weekend, I overheard two friends complaining to each other how much they hate it when the payday falls on a Monday, as is the case today. Read more »

Say no to 'unli' offers (unless you really need it)

Aneth Ng-Lim
Posted at Jul 08 08:24 AM

From Eat All You Can Spaghetti to Unlimited Rice to Text and Calls to All Networks, we are being bombarded with promotions that hope to reel us in with a flat rate to enjoy what we want and the sky’s the limit. Read more »

Knowing needs versus wants can make you richer

Aneth Ng-Lim
Posted at Jul 01 09:55 AM

Those red banners used to attract me like a bull, and I could never resist not going in to at least check out the good deals, and then coming back out later with shopping bags. Read more »

Banks do their share to teach kids about money

Aneth Ng-Lim
Posted at Jun 24 09:08 AM

As the students dive into new learnings, I am reminded of one subject that is not part of the curriculum and rarely taught in schools: personal finance. Read more »