FQMom Podcast

Join me in this episode as I narrate our family’s wonderful experience of sharing an intimate dinner Atty. Leni Robredo, one of our most admired leaders.

Today’s podcast talk about the institution of marriage – a bit of history and it being a big commitment device. We will focus on the advantages of this feature.

Enjoy this piece as we start to wrap up the love month.

Our Valentine’s Day podcast discusses what every couple should know before saying, “I do.” I hope the high-profile break-up of the celebrity couple will bring heightened awareness to the importance of understanding the property law of marriage. Indeed, there’s a lot to learn by looking at someone’s Balance Sheet! Listen

Here's my interview with Rhoda Castro-Caliwara, the founder and president of Executive Genesis Services, Inc. who is also the president of the Philippine Association of Legitimate Service Contractors (PALSCON). She was also recognized as one of the Inspiring Filipina Entrepreneurs by Go Negosyo in 2022. Listen and be inspired.

I’ve discussed the Gender Pay Gap in past articles. Do you know that there is a less known gender bias against women, and the disparity is even bigger? It is called the GENDER-INVESTMENT GAP. Listen.

How we brought our sons, specifically on the financial aspect. FQ (Financial Quotient) is a value system, it is really in the everyday things that we should use as teachable moments to raise our children to develop this essential 21st century skill. Listen.

There is a huge gap between knowing and doing. This Knowledge-Behavior Gap is what we should mind. Listen.

The question is how do we keep ourselves committed to our resolutions? Listen to this podcast, there are some points to ponder upon so you can arm yourself accordingly, so at the end of the year, you will belong to that elite 1% of people who follow through their life goals.

On January 6, 2024, I stood as godmother in the beautiful wedding of Robi Domingo and Maiqui Pineda held at the Diocesan Shrine and Parish of San Isidro Labrador and the North Polo Club in Pulilan Bulacan. I wish to share some pieces of Ninang advice I’ve given them during our face-to-face conversations, viber messages, plus more. Listen

It’s five days before Christmas and here we are (that includes me), cramming once again for Christmas!

Majority of Filipinos are unable to make optimal financial decisions. Listen and get insights from this episode.

The year is about to end, let’s take time to assess what we can do with what is within our control and circle of influence, so that progress will not be elusive but easily attainable for everyone. Listen

The reality is that we all need to invest in order to live a financially healthy life and not be a burden to others. Since not everyone is equipped to do their own asset picking, funds should be our financial best friends. No matter what your profession is, you can still benefit from the fruits of proper investing because you can access these funds. Listen.

In this episode, I wish to discuss just a few points from her freshly published book. Although the book is not about money, I cannot help but pick up very valuable insights that are definitely applicable to the way we deal with money. Listen.

Ostrich Effect/Problem was first coined in Behavioral Economics in a 2006 article by researchers Dan Galai and Orly Sade when they the used the term to describe people who avoid knowing the risk of some financial decisions or situations. Listen to know more.

We all want to continue earning from our investments whether the market is doing well or not. This may help us achieve just that - an all-weather fund. Listen to the podcast or read the article.

Article link: https://fqmom.com/are-you-ready-for-an-all-weather-fund/

Are you caught in a sandwich generation? Do you know that there are different varieties of sandwich generation? Listen.

I have talked about Childhood Money Memories (CMM) and their importance to our current relationship with money. Related to that is the concept of having “money scripts,” a concept developed by Brad Klontz. In this podcast, I discuss the 4 basic money scripts namely:

1. Money Status Seekers

2. Money Vigilants

3. Money Worshippers

4. Money Avoiders

Are you investing in the stock market? Why or why not? Nalugi ka ba? Naiinip ka na ba? O baka sa tingin mo kulang ang pera mo para mag-invest?

Come join my FQwentuhan about STOCK INVESTING with Mike Raz of BDO Securities. It’s our first podcast episode with video! Who knows, the insights and lessons you’ll get from this episode might make a big difference in the way you will live your retirement years!

I wish to discuss the three elements: Knowledge, Attitude, and Behavior because we can all apply them when we are aiming to improve something – be it our financial condition, career, relationships, and other important aspects of life.

If you believe that money and fame will make you happy such that the more you have of them, the happier you are, think again.

Good health is definitely great wealth. No amount of success, money, and other good things in life can be enjoyed well in the absence of good health. Listen

While no one wants to admit being envious of others, we have all been there! Listen to know how to avoid being envious.

Are you a disciplined person who can save and invest regularly? Do you have the willpower to eat well, exercise regularly, and sleep for eight hours at night? Do you have that self-control to put in the necessary work to advance in your studies, career, and even sustain meaningful relationships? Listen.

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Let’s be aware of this behavioral bias called availability heuristic in order to make better decisions. Listen.

The cost and other expenses that go with ownership have become so steep. Moreover, since workers move around more quickly as we used to, financing benefits may not be as easily available and accessible as they used to be. Listen to know more.

Our financial environment has also drastically changed compared to the evolution of our internal money beliefs and values. Listen to know more.

Let’s be honest, no one is immune to the Diderot Effect. Listen

Do you think about your FUTURE SELF a lot? Or are you always caught up with your PRESENT SELF, or worse, deceived by your FILTERED SELF that you use in your social media posts? Hahaha!

Each one of us is essentially one person with one set of thumbprints, one body, one soul, but experiments show that we actually tend to perceive ourselves differently when thinking of our present and future versions. Listen.

Did you wish that your husband would exert more effort in pursuing your dream? Listen.

It’s important that we prepare for this stage because being unprepared may lead to sense of loss, depression, alcoholism, identity crisis, marital conflicts, etc. Listen.

These are the buzz words that are fed to us making it look like a 9-5 job is the most boring and dreadful thing to do. Listen.

YOLO! You Only Live Once is a favorite excuse for our impulsive and reckless behavior. Listen.

Last month our family joined the revenge travel bandwagon! We visited four of the happiest countries in the world: Denmark, Iceland, Sweden, Netherlands.

Join me and my Zonta sisters Penny Katigbak and Mel Asuncion talk about The Little Vintage Shop and see how you, your family, and friends can help the young girls in Marilac Hills, a facility that provides temporary shelter, custody, and psycho-social interventions for abused girls and those in conflict with the law.

Buying at ukay-ukays was looked down upon due to the thought that it’s unsanitary and that it’s only for those who can’t afford to buy brand new stuff. Not anymore! Listen to know.

To those who cannot control their use of credit card, check this out, heed the advice of Queen P! Listen.

Being organized is one of the best things that you can do for yourself, promise. There are at least a dozen of reasons why you should start organizing now. Listen

This is my answer to a follower’s question on inheritance. Listen.

If you ask a couple this question, “Are you okay if the wife earns more than the husband?” chances are they would answer, “Yes!” Listen.

In the many cases of women abuse, money almost always plays an important role. How many sad stories do we hear of women enduring pain, both physical and emotional, just because of the lack of money? Listen.

The gender pay gap is the difference between what men and women are paid. It is computed as the median annual pay of all women who work full-time and year-round, compared to the pay their counterpart male workers receive. Listen.

What does it take for a woman to have a high FQ? What does it take for her to be good with money and live a financially happy life? Listen.

Our filtered beauty-mode photos make us feel good. Why wouldn’t they? LIsten.

The best protection is understanding the anatomy of a scam. What makes up a scam? Listen.

The ingredients in a good relationship are what you should also be looking for and expecting when investing. Listen to know.

So how do we deal with inflation on a personal basis? Listen

Mahilig ka bang mag-party? Which would you rather be? The host or the guest? Listen