Paco de Leon, author of 'Finance for the People,' provides insightful strategies to combat 'lifestyle creep,' the tendency to increase spending as income rises. Alongside journalist Ruth Tam, they discuss how societal pressures influence financial choices, particularly in your 30s. They share the significance of self-reflection, emphasizing a 'buy list' technique to manage impulse spending. By encouraging self-awareness and emotional fulfillment, Paco and Ruth highlight the delicate balance between enjoying life and maintaining long-term financial goals.

Paco de Leon, a financial planner and author of "Finance for the People," shares her expertise on transforming the awkwardness surrounding money, particularly for artists and freelancers. She explains how reframing the narrative from "money corrupts" to "money empowers creativity" can unleash artistic potential. Paco offers practical tips on pricing strategies, valuing one’s unique skills, and fostering more open discussions about finances, ultimately encouraging listeners to embrace financial literacy as a pathway to greater confidence and freedom.