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Feb 17
2 min

#FinanceFridays: S.T.E.W.

Many of us know how good stew is but have you heard of S.T.E.W.? STEW stands for Save More, Take Less, Earn More and Work Longer. It's a...

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filipinabudgetgirl

Feb 3
2 min

#FinanceFridays: Money Trauma

Fear, anxiety, depression, sadness, doubt, guilt, worry... money can bring about a lot of emotions, sometimes negative. Most recently,...

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filipinabudgetgirl

Jan 27
2 min

#FinanceFridays: Wants vs. Needs

With a recession forecasted this 2023 (in Canada), it's become even more important to differentiate our wants vs. needs so that we can...

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#FinanceFridays: Frugal Fit Mom (YouTube)

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Jan 20
1 min

#FinanceFridays: Frugal Fit Mom (YouTube)

I have been watching Frugal Fit Mom since 2015. That's 8 years! Frugal Fit Mom is a wife and Mom of 4 who enjoys creating YouTube videos...

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filipinabudgetgirl

Jan 13
2 min

#FinanceFridays: "Bayanihan"

Pronounced like "buy-uh-nee-hun," bayanihan is a Filipino word derived from the word bayan meaning town, nation, or community in general....

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filipinabudgetgirl

Jan 6
1 min

#FinanceFridays: Dream Big, Work Harder

What do you think of this quote: "Dream Big, Work Harder"? Do you think it's true? Is it relatable? Do you disagree with it? I personally...

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#FinanceFridays: Preparing to Succeed with New Year's Resolutions

filipinabudgetgirl

Dec 30, 2022
2 min

#FinanceFridays: Preparing to Succeed with New Year's Resolutions

Many of us know of and are familiar with making New Year's Resolutions. This post will out line ways to prepare yourself to succeed when...

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#FinanceFridays: Saving Up for an Extended Vacation

filipinabudgetgirl

Dec 23, 2022
2 min

#FinanceFridays: Saving Up for an Extended Vacation

Have you ever planned an extended vacation? Similar to planning a wedding or a big event, it can be nerve-wracking to know where to...

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#FinanceFridays: Find a Sponsor / Mentor

filipinabudgetgirl

Dec 16, 2022
2 min

#FinanceFridays: Find a Sponsor / Mentor

Do you know what a sponsor or mentor is? It is when you have an endorser of you and your work. A mentor is when you have a (hopefully...

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filipinabudgetgirl

Dec 9, 2022
1 min

#FinanceFridays: On Work Ethic

It is critical to have a healthy work ethic in application to our 9-5 jobs, in managing our finances, and in accomplishing our ultimate...

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#FinanceFridays: Saving for Long-Term Goals

filipinabudgetgirl

Dec 2, 2022
2 min

#FinanceFridays: Saving for Long-Term Goals

Saving for long-term goals can seem like a mystery, obstacle course, or a challenge at the very least. How do we even begin to save for...

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#FinanceFridays: Mental Health and Money

filipinabudgetgirl

Nov 25, 2022
1 min

#FinanceFridays: Mental Health and Money

Mental health can impact our relationship to money and vice versa. This relationship between money and mental health can be a vicious,...

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#FinanceFridays: "You can't save yourself wealthy."

filipinabudgetgirl

Nov 18, 2022
1 min

#FinanceFridays: "You can't save yourself wealthy."

What do you think of this saying? Do you relate to it? Resonate with it? Agree with it? Disagree with it? Personally, I think that people...

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#FinanceFridays: "It's not about how much money you make, it's about how much money you keep."

filipinabudgetgirl

Nov 11, 2022
2 min

#FinanceFridays: "It's not about how much money you make, it's about how much money you keep."

Do you believe this to be true? What are your thoughts? Comment in the area below with your perspective on this saying by Rich Dad, Poor...

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filipinabudgetgirl

Nov 4, 2022
2 min

#FinanceFridays: Managing the Rising Cost of Goods (Inflation)

Everywhere we go, the cost of goods is increasing, from our favorite teas and coffees (and I'm talking about buying tea and coffee from...

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#FinanceFridays: Variable vs. Fixed Rate Mortgages

filipinabudgetgirl

Oct 21, 2022
2 min

#FinanceFridays: Variable vs. Fixed Rate Mortgages

Here is Article 3 in a series focused on Variable vs. Fixed Rate Mortgages (in Canada). Please note that if you're concerned or have...

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filipinabudgetgirl

Oct 14, 2022
2 min

#FinanceFridays: Variable vs. Fixed Rate Mortgages

"Well Joanne, it's a no-brainer. We need to lock in to a fixed rate mortgage to secure the rate." Well... no that's not necessarily the...

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filipinabudgetgirl

Oct 7, 2022
1 min

#FinanceFridays: Variable vs. Fixed Rate Mortgages

Family and friends have been requesting this article. In a rate environment that continues to increase, as evident through the last...

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#FinanceFridays: Try a No-Spend Challenge

filipinabudgetgirl

Sep 30, 2022
2 min

#FinanceFridays: Try a No-Spend Challenge

I first learned of No-Spend Challenges through Alyssa at www.mixedupmoney.com. I've been a fan of hers since the start of the Pandemic,...

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#FinanceFridays: How to Bounce Back from Setbacks

filipinabudgetgirl

Sep 23, 2022
2 min

#FinanceFridays: How to Bounce Back from Setbacks

Learning how to bounce back from setbacks is critical in achieving our financial goals. Sometimes challenges arise that may be...

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