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The 80 Percent

Personal finance for Filipinos


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  • 243. The Opportunity Cost of Passion Projects

    12:23||Season 21, Ep. 243
    Welcome to Episode 243 of The 80 Percent.After a long break from podcasting, I share the real reasons behind my absence, the tension between passion and practicality, and the important lesson that sometimes the best decision is to prioritize what matters most right now.For the show notes, visit my blog post here.

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  • 242. Investment Strategy for 2026

    18:40||Season 21, Ep. 242
    Welcome to Episode 242 of The 80 Percent.Where should Filipinos invest in 2026? In this episode, we cut through the noise and discuss investing strategies for this year. No hype. Just clear thinking and practical investment choices.For the show notes, visit my blog post here.
  • Why I Went Quiet for a While

    02:51||Season 21
    I took a short, unexpected break, and I’ll be back with new episodes soon. In the meantime, you can catch up on past episodes at www.the80percentpodcast.com
  • Listen Back: 5 Money Mistakes That People Don’t Know They’re Making

    16:52||Season 21
    Listen Back episodes are past episodes of The 80 Percent you might have missed, so we’re bringing them back, especially for our new listeners.This was Episode 169. For the original show notes, visit my blog post here.
  • 241. Investing in REITs For Retirement

    18:10||Season 21, Ep. 241
    Welcome to Episode 241 of The 80 Percent.REITs give you property income without actually buying property. With REITs, you get regular, guaranteed dividends as your passive income while you skip dealing with tenants and doing property repairs. Plus, you stay liquid because it can easily be traded on the stock market. In this episode, we’ll discuss tips on how to invest in REITs as a source of retirement passive income.For the show notes, visit my blog post here.
  • 240. Smart Money Moves For Your 13th Month Pay

    35:51||Season 20, Ep. 240
    Welcome to Episode 240 of The 80 Percent.Today, we’re talking about something very familiar to every Filipino employee. The 13th-month pay. It feels like a reward after a long year. It feels like a chance to breathe a little. But it is also one of the best opportunities to change your financial life with just a few smart moves. In this episode, you’ll hear my recorded presentation on this topic, which I recently delivered. I hope you enjoy it.For the show notes, visit my blog post here.
  • 239. How to Get Out of Debt with Debt Aid Consulting International

    58:26||Season 20, Ep. 239
    Welcome to Episode 239 of The 80 Percent.I sat down with two people who work on the front lines of this every day. Ben Lou, President and CEO of Debt Aid Consulting International. And Eunice Lou, their VP for Operations. Their team at DACI helps Filipinos who feel overwhelmed by loans, collectors, and financial pressure.If you’re stressed about debt or utang. Or you know someone who is drowning in it. This episode might be the turning point you need.For the show notes, visit my blog post here.