Rediscovering Christmas’ Joys Without Breaking the Bank

CHRISTMAS is often described as “the most wonderful time of the year.” But for adults, it can sometimes feel more overwhelming than magical. While children gleefully count down the days, thrilled by the prospect of gifts and holiday fun, adults often wrestle with financial concerns, packed schedules and the weight of high expectations. The magic … Read more

The Silent Wealth Killer

A SEASONED seafarer dwelled in a beautiful coastal province. I met him 10 years ago and attended one of my financial planning seminars when I was starting as a financial planner. With salt-kissed dreams of financial prosperity, he often gazed out at the boundless sea, envisioning a future of abundance. However, there was an ever-present … Read more

Do Christmas songs affect consumer spending?

Jose Mari Chan meme is becoming a usual trend over the social media every September. It’s an indication that Filipinos are quite excited for a long Christmas celebration that will happen. Then the moment malls open on the first day of September, the long-playing Christmas songs will start to be heard until January of next … Read more