Chinkee Tan

How OFWs’ sacrifices can pay off

Turning years of hard work into lasting security

Chinkee Tan2 December 20252 min read

How to build savings even if you’re broke

Small habits that make a big financial difference

Chinkee Tan25 November 20252 min read

How to prepare financially for the next disaster

Turning hard lessons into practical preparation

Chinkee Tan18 November 20252 min read

How to recover financially after a calamity

Rebuilding your wallet, your home and your hope

Chinkee Tan11 November 20252 min read

Debt is not your enemy Mismanagement is How to use credit without losing control

There are two kinds of debt: the kind that helps you grow and the kind that holds you back. The first builds your future; the second buries it.

Chinkee Tan4 November 20252 min read

Financial peace vs financial flex

If you realize you’re stuck on the ‘flex’ side, don’t feel ashamed; many of us grew up with the wrong money examples.

Chinkee Tan28 October 20252 min read

Why I talk about money every week

This column isn’t for the rich. It’s for everyday Filipinos who want to stop living paycheck to paycheck, build savings, get out of debt, and live better.

Chinkee Tan21 October 20252 min read

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