Tag Archives: family finance

Money and marriage

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Randell Tiongson

I’m currently preparing my talk for ‘Finance for Newlyweds’ for the Shangri-La BridalFair. My preparation made me remember a lot of financial mistakes we did in our 20+ years of marriage and it is only the grace of God that … Continue reading →

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Men, take control

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Randell Tiongson

I have often been asked the question: “who should handle the finances of the family?.” Is it the husband or is it the wife? The ‘politically-correct’ answer is ‘it depends’. You will hear many people; even so-called experts say that … Continue reading →

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My thoughts for the next generation, part 2

Posted on July 15, 2010 by Randell Tiongson

Recently, we were reminded that we need to instill stricter discipline in the area of savings for our children. In a recent business trip in Hong Kong, my wife chanced upon some nice piggy banks and she bought 2 to … Continue reading →

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The influence of 3 mothers, part 3

Posted on May 12, 2010 by Randell Tiongson

… conclusion Obviously, the 3rd major mother who influenced me and continues to influence me is the mother of my children. My partner, my best-friend and my wife:  Maria Mia Mapa – Tiongson. I met my wife when we were … Continue reading →

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The influence of 3 mothers, part 2

Posted on May 11, 2010 by Randell Tiongson

… continued To say that my maternal grandmother Paz Garcia Reyes was a strong woman is an understatement. Long before women were being empowered, my lola was doing many things women of her time would only dream of. Never graduating … Continue reading →

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The influence of 3 mothers, part 1

Posted on May 10, 2010 by Randell Tiongson

Yesterday was Mother’s Day. It was a time to honor our mothers and a time for us to reflect on how important mothers are in this world. To a great degree, we are who are today because of the influence … Continue reading →

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