So you finally have a little extra at the end of the month. Maybe ₱2,000, maybe ₱5,000 on a good month. And every payday you tell yourself you will “invest” it, then it quietly disappears into GrabFood and that sale on Shopee you swore you would skip. Not...
Disclaimer: This article is for general information and isn’t personalized financial advice. For decisions specific to your situation, it’s worth talking to a licensed financial advisor. Last year, our refrigerator died in the middle of a brownout. One...
There is a special kind of energy in the family group chat whenever the peso slides. Some tito drops a screenshot of the exchange rate. A cousin asks if now is the time to magpadala ng marami. Somebody inevitably types “buy condo na!” with three fire...
I remember when I finally got some truly “disposable” income. Coming from a lower middle-class background that got thrust into the thick of things right after college graduation, it took me a while before I was able to afford my wants. Some side hustles...
How can anyone live comfortably with a middle class budget in the Philippines these days? Being middle class has become increasingly tough these past years. I remember when we were able to afford moving into a gated community just outside Metro Manila with just less...
Having your own home is one of the many burgis life goals. Homeownership is a journey and it starts out by buying one. But these days, can you even afford having one? Let’s see how much you have to earn to start being a homeowner. How Much Does a Home Cost?...
