

Why lifestyle inflation keeps you broke and stressed
Do you ever feel compelled to buy things you don’t need just to impress others? Are you constantly upgrading your lifestyle because “you...
Neil Gregori Garen
Jan 23


Five ways to resist 'deserve ko to' mentality and save up
Ever caught yourself thinking, “Deserve ko ‘to” when eyeing a new purchase? How often do you find yourself blaming friends or social...
Neil Gregori Garen
Sep 12, 2024


Navigating the sandwich generation: balancing support for aging parents and personal ambitions
Are children really obligated to support their parents financially as they age? How can one avoid getting trapped in the cycle of...
Neil Gregori Garen
Aug 22, 2024


Five myths about investing that Filipinos need to overcome
Are you a young professional unsure about diving into investing? Does the thought of potentially losing money or the complexities of the...
Neil Gregori Garen
Jun 27, 2024


Financial lessons from Filipino fathers: 5 tips for personal finance success
Ever find yourself scratching your head over how to handle your first paycheck or figure out how to budget your allowance? Trying to save...
Neil Gregori Garen
Jun 13, 2024


Ilocanos Are Kuripot: By Nature or Nurture?
Ever wondered if Ilocanos truly fit the "kuripot" stereotype or red tagging? Why does this perception stick so strongly in people’s...
Neil Gregori Garen
May 28, 2024


The Perfect Match: How Freelancing Benefits Both Businesses and Young Professionals
"Never depend on a single income. Make investment to create a second source." – Warren Buffett In today's bustling business world, driven...
Neil Gregori Garen
May 22, 2024


Financial Lessons from Filipino Mothers: 5 Essential Tips for Young Professionals
Growing up in a Filipino household, financial lessons were as much a part of my upbringing as family gatherings and home-cooked meals. My...
Neil Gregori Garen
May 9, 2024