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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 »

OPINION: Historians - the architects of our shared memory

Karim Raslan - Ceritalah ASEAN
Posted at Jul 09 05:19 AM

Historians deal with the past. As the architects of our collective memory, they record, document and preserve. 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 »

OPINION: Washington SyCip - 'The Grand Old Man of Philippine Business'

Karim Raslan - Ceritalah ASEAN
Posted at Jul 02 04:47 AM

For well over half a century, Washington SyCip, a sprightly, nonagenarian professional (who passed away in 2017) was the key to the Philippines. 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 »

Priceless money lessons from “I Will Survive” singer Gloria Gaynor

Aneth Ng Lim
Posted at Jun 18 10:10 AM

The diva behind the karaoke staple on heartbreak also recently shared money lessons she learned throughout her career. Read more »

OPINION: Why no one should buy PNP’s claim of “mistaken identity” in journo arrest

Inday Espina-Varona -- scaRRedcat
Updated as of Jun 10 05:07 PM

You don't swoop down on an old woman in an airport on the basis of corner store gossip. Read more »

Oh no, not another destination wedding

Aneth Ng-Lim
Updated as of Jun 10 04:06 PM

Destination weddings may sound romantic and fun, but not always for the couple, and their family and friends. Wedding organizers may get headaches from it too, but they are paid for their services so I am not counting them here. Read more »

The writings on the wall: Why political parties?

Edmund S. Tayao
Updated as of Jun 07 04:57 PM

There is no such thing as bobotante or stupid voters; voters ever since have been making the most out of the limited information they have to vote wisely. Read more »

To June Brides, before exchanging vows, talk money first

Aneth Ng-Lim
Updated as of Jun 03 09:48 AM

Most wedding vows include a promise to stay together for better or for worse. When you plan to share a lifetime together, that promise can haunt you, especially when money is tight or worse, gone. Read more »

OPINION: Time to change now

Edmund S. Tayao
Posted at May 28 02:07 PM

Each time there is a move to change the political and administrative system, the first argument you hear is “it’s not yet time” or “we’re not yet ready for it”. Read more »

Mid-year bonus? Consider building your rainy day fund

Aneth Ng-Lim
Posted at May 27 10:43 AM

We can draw parallels when it comes to being financially ready for emergencies. Because we do not like to think that bad things may happen lest we invite them, if and when financial crises strike, most are unprepared. Read more »

OPINION: Marcos’ medical brinkmanship that backfired

Buddy Gomez -- Cyberbuddy
Posted at May 25 12:04 PM

With reasonably credible deduction, I concluded that the proximate cause of Ferdinand Marcos’ final hospitalization was indeed traceable to “two Big Macs, two large fries and milkshakes.”  Read more »

OPINION: 'Ang Probinsyano' emerges as top kingmaker

Ellen T. Tordesillas
Posted at May 22 11:52 AM

The single most formidable political force in the country today as shown by the results of the May 13 elections is not President Duterte nor his daughter, Sara, who made her debut in the national political scene with her newly-formed party Hugpong ng Pagbabago. Read more »

OPINION: 'I've made mistakes, corruption is not one of them' - Jinggoy Estrada

Ellen T. Tordesillas
Posted at May 20 12:08 PM

Former Sen. Jinggoy Estrada, who failed in his bid to return to the Senate in the just- concluded elections, called me up yesterday complaining of my description of him as "corruption-tainted." Read more »

It’s never too early (or too late) to teach your kids about money

Aneth Ng-Lim
Posted at May 20 07:45 AM

Personal finance is unfortunately not taught in most schools. When it comes to growing their money, children are largely on their own. That is, unless parents step in. Read more »

Vote wisely because the GDP growth slowdown will hit your wallet

Aneth Ng-Lim
Posted at May 13 02:29 PM

A lower GDP will hurt the spending power of every Filipino. So, let’s break this down and learn some simple but very useful economics. Read more »

Mothers know best (even when it comes to money)

Aneth Ng-Lim
Posted at May 06 10:22 AM

As you toast the woman that shaped who you are today, take time to remember the many life lessons she has shared with you through the years. Read more »