Sunny Day Finance

You’ve probably had a thing (or six) on your wishlist as soon as nagsisilip si Jose Mari Chan sa mga timeline natin. Be that a gadget upgrade, the trendiest wardrobe items, or another home budol, there’s no better excuse to treat yourself with a few shiny objects than the holiday season.

But if you’re looking to get something different this year, give yourself the gift that keeps on giving.

🎁 Life insurance 🎁

Bukod sa peace of mind, this unique gift comes with a promise to people you hold dear na you got their backs, no matter what. It’s a gift that lasts, providing you that warm, Christmassy feeling —knowing you and your family’s future are secured— for many more holidays to come.

If you’d like to know more about this gift, slide into my DMs and I’ll have it prepared for you. 📩

I don’t know who needs to here this, pero eto na ngaaa.

Syempre we all want our friends and family to have a very merry Christmas through our gift giving. Pero at what cost? 🤔

Kung di keri ng budget natin, and if we want a less gift-focused Christmas, we ALWAYS have a choice to go easy on our wallets. After all, ayaw naman natin na ang sasalubong satin in 2022 ay katakot takot na credit card bills, amirite? 💥

Here are some ideas to buying fewer gifts this year:

1️⃣ Do a gift exchange
2️⃣ Gift an experience
3️⃣ Do something charitable

And more importantly, be reminded that it’s not what’s under the tree that matters but those gathered around it. 🎄

Stop saying “I’m broke” or “di ko afford” and change the way you approach money.

Instead of having a scarcity mindset around all the things we can’t or shouldn’t buy right now, let’s change our thinking.

What having an abundance mindset means is focusing on what we can afford and letting ourselves enjoy the fruits of our labors. 😌

Remember that true wealth depends on your money mindset.💡

Make the most of your latest paycheck by creating a budget that’s simple to implement and easy to stick to.

I personally go by this 60/20/20 rule since putting needs before wants help me build structure into my budget. Simply split your net income into 3 categories:

🏡 60% goes to monthly living expenses, like bahay or rent, groceries, judith, transpo and healthcare. Dito din pasok yung mga monthly minimums you owe for insurance, credit card balances or loan repayments.

💰 20% is dedicated to savings. Pwedeng money you put into an emergency fund, investments, or retirement account.

🛍 20% goes to things you want but could live without, aka *fun funds*. Depending sa lifestyle mo, dito pasok ang (impulsive) shopping, eating out, travel, subscriptions, and hobbies or passion projects.

You see, friends, budgeting does not have to mean deprivation! You can and YOU SHOULD set aside a portion of your money for things that keep you happy.

Ang idea lang is to find a way to maximize your money that meets your financial and emotional needs. It’s trial and error until you figure out which budgeting system works best for you!

Go, try niyo by downloading my FREE 60/20/20 budgeting spreadsheet using the link below so you don’t have to start from scratch! 😉

👉🏼https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1CuP6fs6Ba-f7FT7SvNXs99aZPJVwfp-k2XjxjgxkxHU/edit

Share it with your friends who might find this useful too!

Insurance — I know, it probably isn’t a word na kasali sa vocabulary ng mga 20-somethings nung pre-COVID. But unprecedented times call for new levels of adulting, so here we are.

Swipe for a breakdown of the basics about life insurance if ready ka na for new milestones in your adulting journey in 2022.✨

Like the rest of your finances, getting life insurance requires careful planning. Send me a message if you need help on choosing the right insurance for your budget and your needs. 💌

Tama ang sagap ni Marites! Pasko na ulit in 24 days anuba! 🎄🎁

And while our hearts may be ready for this season of love, family, and most of all giving, our wallets may not be as prepared. 👀

Chaching here, kaskas there dahil sa true naman, it’s easy to go overboard on holiday shopping especially when we feel like we need to make it up to our loved ones after another socially distanced year. But with a little planning and budgeting - just as long as we stick to our spending limits - we're good and can be guilt-free. 😌

You started your financial goals strong, so why not finish your financial game stronger. Sakalam yarn?! 💪🏽

But if you still find it hard to keep or start your financial goals, ya know the drill, ✨PM is the key✨

Here’s a reminder that we need to take our obligations to our future selves just as seriously as our obligations to our landlords, banks, Meralco, Netflix, and everyone else we give our money to.

If it’s your money, why can’t you keep more of it for YOU? Thought of this yet? 😉

Save this post as a reminder. 📌

Kahit feel natin we have little to celebrate this year, we can — and should — practice gratitude.

It could be as simple as a mindset shift from “I have to pay the bills” to “I get to pay the bills” that gets our focus away from the negatives, and reminds us how blessed we are still.

I am grateful for morning coffee, electricity, a wifi connection, the gas in our tank, the few thousands in our bank, and other basic conveniences we sometimes take for granted.

I’m grateful for a husband capable of providing, a child who loves learning, our small family business that’s thriving, the pause this year has allowed, and this tiny space on the internet where I get to educate and inspire (I hope!) dreamers and goal-getters like you. 🤗

Di naman kailangan lagi na may ganap bago tayo magpasalamat. Madalas it’s just knowing that at this moment, all you have is all you need. 💗

Happy weekend!

Can financial planning really change your life? 🤔

Simple answer: YES.

I’ve been a financial advisor for 5 years, and NO - di ako nagma-magic and I can’t make you rich.

But while there is no single tipid tip or money hack that will instantly change your life, a well-crafted financial plan can put you on the path to achieving your financial dreams.

Then again, a plan can only get you so far, but it’s having the right mindset and the habits to effectively act on that plan that will make your life goals become a more affordable reality.⁠ ✨

Think about what keeps you up at night when it comes to your finances and that is probably where you should start.

OR… you can slide into my DMs and book a FREE financial health check to get you started.

Emergencies happen. And we all learned this the hard way these last two years. 🥴

Having emergency money stashed close at hand will let you deal with any sh*tstorm that suddenly comes your way with less risk of getting into financial trouble.

Don’t have it yet? Here’s a quick guide to building a fund that will stand up to your next emergency.

Maybe last week wasn't your week but it doesn't mean this week can't be.

Mondays are for fresh starts! ☀️