2009 in Review: The Best of Frugal Pinoy

Posted by FrugalPinoy on Jan 2, 2010 in Site News | 2 comments

First of all, I’d like to greet all Frugal Pinoy readers out there:

Happy New Year! Thank you for supporting and reading Frugal Pinoy. I hope that you continue to find this site useful in 2010. Most of all, may you have a healthy, happy, and productive year ahead of you!

Now before we leap into 2010, let’s take this opportunity to review Frugal Pinoy’s top 10 most informative articles for the year.

Does Frugal Pinoy apply to you?

At the start of 2009, I wanted readers to ask themselves if the articles I  post here are relevant to them. This was my response to some comments from both friends and strangers that the site was not applicable to them.

A Different Way of Looking at Income

Do you judge or measure your income per month? If so, you may not be earning as much as you think. This article explores the reasons why we should measure our income by the hour instead.

Money Myths: Frugality Means Sacrificing Fun

In this article, I attempt to debunk the myth that a frugal life is a hard and boring life.

6 Signs That You’re Living Beyond Your Means

Don’t know how much you’re spending each month? Feeling guilty about using that credit card? Watch out. You might be spending more than you earn.

My Investment Strategy

In this short post I talk about my decision-making process behind my investments. Hint: it has nothing to do with the hot stock tips.

Getting Out of Debt vs. Saving: Which Should You Prioritize?

When you’re trying to make ends meet as well as paying off debt, you might feel like you’re being spread too thinly. How do you choose between saving for emergencies and being debt-free?

When Listening to Experts Use Your Brain

Researchers found that when people are presented with an expert, they drop all attempts at decision-making – even if the expert is fake. Is it possible to make independent financial decisions despite all the “expert” advice we receive?

Money Myths: Can Money Buy Happiness?

Scientists learned that having enough money for necessities can buy a feeling of peace and security – but anything else beyond that is up to you.

The Hard Truth: 30 Money Questions You Should Ask Yourself

A no-BS list of questions to help you face the truth of your financial situation.

Free Download: Frugal Pinoy Budgeting Spreadsheet

I made a free downloadable budgeting spreadsheet for Frugal Pinoy readers. There’s a video tutorial to help guide you through it.

Also, let’s not forget that nearing the end of 2009, I launched the 25  Days to Healthier Finances series. In that series, I posted one article per day with an actionable task that readers (and I) can do to make our financial lives better.

That’s it from me for today. Again, I’d like to thank all the Frugal Pinoy readers (even the newcomers) for supporting and reading the blog this year.

All the best,

Celine

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