U.S.-China trade war’s 90-day pause was...
Last month, the Trump administration launched a trade war of unprecedented magnitude against China by announcing a staggering 145% tariff on Chinese imports. China responded by playing hardball. It imposed a 125% reciprocal tariff on U.S. goods. While previous escalations had seen China urging for dialogue and cooperation, this time Beijing’s response was defiant. The
UK unemployment hits 4-year high, fuelling...
Unemployment in the UK rose to a four-year high of 4.7% in May, according to new figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), fuelling expectations that the Bank of England could cut interest rates again in August. The increase from 4.6%—which caught economists and the Bank itself by surprise—comes alongside signs of a broader
Top 5 Tourist Spots In The...
Gusto mo bang magsimula ng maliit na negosyo pero wala ka pang idea? Baka andiyan lang sa mga paborito nating pasyalan ang sagot! Ang mga top tourist spots sa Pilipinas ay hindi lang pang-relaxation—punong-puno rin sila ng small business inspiration. Narito ang Top 5 tourist destinations in the Philippines na may negosyong patok na pwedeng
What to Do About These High...
Whoa, have you seen what just happened to interest rates!? Suddenly, after at least fourteen years of our financial world being mostly the same, somebody flipped over the table and now things are quite different. Interest rates, which have been gliding along at close to zero since before the Dawn of Mustachianism in 2011, have
7 Steps To Figure Out How...
Have you ever asked yourself, “How much money do I need to retire comfortably?” If so, you’re definitely not alone, and it’s something that I have calculated many times as well! This is one of the most common money questions I hear, and I completely understand why. Planning for retirement can feel overwhelming, especially when…
10 Things You Should Never Say...
Image source: Unsplash Retirement is one of life’s biggest transitions. For many, it signals freedom, but it can also bring uncertainty, identity shifts, and emotional adjustments. After years of working and dedicating themselves to a career, retirees often need time to navigate this new chapter. Unfortunately, well-meaning friends and family sometimes say things that can
The power of non-monetary investments
The following is from Taking Stock by Jordan Grumet with permission from Ulysses Press. Copyright © 2022 by Jordan Grumet. This passage has been edited to be more readable on the web. I used to have a patient who was an undertaker. We had many conversations about philosophy and practicality, and it didn’t take long
7 Days of Financial Revolution Checklist
As part of our 2025 New Year, New Financial Era Challenge, we posted 7 days of small actions you can take to save money and participate in financial activism. With the increase in the frequency and severity of climate crises, it’s never been more important to vote with your dollar and make sure your spending
How to Choose a Career With...
How to choose a career is not an easy task. I can speak from personal experience, if you are having trouble deciding what to do for your career, I promise that you are not alone. This can be a very nerve-racking time in your life. Trust me, I went through a career change in my
Philippines may negotiate US tariffs down...
By Luisa Maria Jacinta C. Jocson, Senior Reporter THE PHILIPPINES has room to negotiate with the US to bring down its reciprocal tariff to as low as 10% using defense concessions as a key bargaining chip, according to Fitch Solutions’ research unit BMI. “While [US President Donald J.] Trump has raised the rate from 17%