​Paano Maiiwasan ang “Sana Noon Pa Ako Nag-ipon” Syndrome

Tita Tips: Things I wish I Knew About Money When I Was at My 20s

Naranasan mo na bang tumingin sa wallet at maisip:
"Grabe, kung nag-ipon lang ako ng kahit tig-₱100 every sweldo... may pang-emergency fund na sana ako ngayon."

Same, bes. SAME.

Now that I’m older (aka certified Tita), may mga aral sa pera na sana alam ko noong 20s pa lang ako. Hindi dahil gusto kong maging kuripot- pero kasi gusto ko ng PEACE. Financial peace.
So para sa lahat ng younger selves natin na laging nadadala sa budol, eto na… your friendly Tita Tips na sana marinig mo habang bata ka pa:
🧠 1. Budgeting isn’t boring. It’s liberating.Nung 20s ako, akala ko pang-retired lang ang budgeting. Pero truth bomb?

Ang hindi marunong mag-budget, laging stress sa petsa de peligro.
Masarap ang surprise road trip…
Pero mas masarap ang surprise na “Uy, may extra ako sa savings!”
Pro Tip: Gumamit ng digital budget planners or the envelope method. Kahit GCash folders lang. Basta hatiin ang sweldo: bills, needs, fun, and savings.

💸 2. Hindi lahat ng “treat yourself” ay dapat i-checkout.Minsan kasi, ang gastos natin… coping mechanism lang.
Pagod? Shopee.
Heartbroken? Zalora.
Weekend? Lazada.

Real talk: Wag mong gawing therapist ang cart mo.

Instead of treating yourself with stuff, try:
✅ A free day at the park
✅ Journaling your feelings (oo, ganern!)
✅ Investing in yourself: buy a book, or save for a course!

🪙 3. Start investing EARLY, kahit piso-piso lang.Akala ko dati kailangan ng ₱100K to start investing.
Turns out, kailangan mo lang ng diskarte at lakas ng loob.
Now, may mga apps like GInvest or Seedbox where you can start with ₱50.
Yes, ₱50! That’s cheaper than your Starbucks order.
Lesson: Habang maaga, samantalahin mo ang oras.
Compound interest = magic ng matiyagang investor.

⛔ 4. Learn to say “Wala akong budget” — with pride.No need to feel guilty kung hindi ka maka-join sa birthday dinner sa BGC.
Boundaries are sexy. Budgeting is hotter.
Di mo kailangang ipilit ang gastos para lang makisama. Real friends get it.
Wag kang ma-pressure sa FOMO. Ipon goals are cooler.

🏠 5. Think long-term. Your future self is counting on you.Yes, YOLO.
But also… you grow old.

And ang pinaka-unfair? Yung future self mo na naghihirap dahil tinamad kang magtabi ngayon.
You don’t have to figure it all out.
Start small:
✅ Ipon challenge
✅ Emergency fund
✅ Money market fund
✅ Learn a side hustle
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Minsan, one small step lang ang pagitan ng “baon sa utang” at “peace of mind”.

Final Thoughts from This Tita
Kung may time machine lang ako, babalik ako sa 20s ko at sasabihan ko sarili ko:
“Huwag puro YOLO. Magtabi ka naman ng pang-FUTURE.”

Pero since wala, ito na lang ang gagawin ko:
I’ll share what I learned. So you can start earlier, wiser, and wealthier.

Hindi mo kailangang maging finance expert para umayos ang buhay mo.
Kailangan mo lang ng konting awareness… at lakas ng loob magsimula.

📌 QUICK RECAP:

• Budget para sa peace of mind
• Iwas budol, piliin ang ipon
• Say no without guilt
• Invest kahit maliit
• Future mo, alagaan mo

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