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Money wisdom from the Chinese: 8 Chinese proverbs on building your wealth

Aneth Ng-Lim
Updated as of Jan 27 10:37 AM

As we welcome another Chinese New Year, I thought why not look to the Chinese for inspiration on how to make 2020 the year you can enjoy real prosperity.   Read more »

OPINION: History repeats itself with Taal Volcano

Karim Raslan — Certilah ASEAN
Updated as of Jan 21 05:06 AM

What it's like to live with a volcano cloud over your head   Read more »

Read this before signing up for gym membership

Aneth Ng-Lim
Posted at Jan 20 09:45 AM

Year after year, one of the most popular resolutions is losing weight. Maybe it has to do with how much people indulged themselves at holiday parties so they can’t help feeling guilty as they welcome the new year. Or all those reunions where family and friends comment on how you look has made you decide to get in better shape. Read more »

Protect yourself and your wallet when a natural disaster strikes

Aneth Ng-Lim
Posted at Jan 13 09:24 AM

If you and your family are not under immediate threat, consider taking these steps to better prepare yourself for this latest natural disaster to strike the country. Read more »

Expert advice to make 2020 your best money year yet

Aneth Ng-Lim
Updated as of Jan 07 08:55 AM

If you’re like 8 out of 10 Filipinos, you turn to family and friends for money advice. Nothing wrong with that when you are just shopping for options, say what kind of insurance they own, where they bank, or what are the good investments they made these days. Read more »

20 money mistakes to avoid in the year 2020

Aneth Ng-Lim
Updated as of Jan 06 10:19 PM

As we say goodbye to 2019, we asked over 50 women and men between their 30s and 50s to share their money regrets, hoping their 20/20 hindsight can help you become money wiser in the year 2020. Read more »

OPINION: Has justice really been served?

Marie Yuvienco
Posted at Dec 23 09:28 PM

The Ampatuans are just one of numerous political dynasties operating in the Philippines, and to this day, no law has been enacted to prohibit, much less regulate, the practice. Read more »

What to do with gifts of Christmas past

Aneth Ng-Lim
Posted at Dec 23 09:22 AM

Young or old, receiving a gift on Christmas Day can only spark joy. Big or small, expensive or token, practical or not, gifts are sure to bring smiles to faces and hearts no matter how jaded. Read more »

When dining with friends, when to treat and when to split the bill

Aneth Ng-Lim
Posted at Dec 16 08:37 AM

How to handle that awkward situation when the dining and drinking are over and here comes the bill? Here are some battle-worthy strategies so you can win the war for your savings. Read more »

7 Reasons Why You Should Read the Fine Print on Emergency Health Cards

Aneth Ng-Lim
Posted at Dec 09 10:10 AM

When health emergencies happen, one’s savings usually take a beating from medical expenses and for some, friends even need to pass the hat around for help settling hospital bills. Read more »

Black Friday vs. Cyber Monday: May your wallet win in the battle of discounts

Aneth Ng-Lim
Posted at Dec 02 11:02 AM

The famous sale weekend follows Thanksgiving Day and takes place on Nov. 29, a Friday, and spills over through Saturday and Sunday. Formerly a US shopping tradition, it has spread to other countries and continents so you may have seen Black Friday sale signs around the Philippines too, competing with all the noise around the SEA Games. Read more »

Pay debt or save? What to do first with your holiday bonus

Aneth Ng-Lim
Posted at Nov 26 08:57 AM

Bonuses are a welcome relief when you have been living from paycheck to paycheck but that breather will last longer if you pay down your debts and have a wallet-responsible holiday season. Read more »

OPINION: Trust and Confidence

Edmund Tayao
Posted at Nov 25 01:08 PM

In politics, everything is about trust and confidence. Read more »

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 »

OPINION: Of Wanting to be and Being a Leader

Edmund Tayao
Posted at Nov 07 12:52 AM

In the end, it’s about connection to the people, and there’s no recipe for that. Either you’re authentic or your not. 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 »

[OPINION] Isko Moreno: The Filipino Jokowi?

Karim Raslan — Ceritalah ASEAN
Posted at Nov 04 02:15 PM

It’s tempting to see the parallels between Isko’s rise with not only President Duterte’s, but that of Indonesia’s President Joko Widodo (“Jokowi”).  Read more »

OPINION: A Testimonial for Senior Associate Justice Antonio T. Carpio

Ellen T. Tordesillas, VERA Files
Posted at Oct 30 11:26 AM

The wonderful thing about Justice Carpio’s lectures is that they are never the same; there is always something new. And he is such a good storyteller. 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 »