ARCI MUÑOZ – Filipina actress and model Arci Muñoz talked about balancing work and play while saving money. The most valuable financial advice that singer-actress Arci Muñoz has received came from her mother, who worked tirelessly to ensure a secure future for Arci, allowing her to enjoy a comfortable life. “She told me to save up,” Arci shared.
“I’ve always been the happy-go-lucky type. Right now, I’m at a point in my life when I should be making wiser decisions financially. I’m 35 and I really have to set my priorities.
My mom would tell me, ‘Enjoy your money. You worked hard for it.’ But she also instructed me that when I get my talent fee every month, I should put half of it in a separate bank account.
This is the money that I cannot touch. I keep half and the other half I spend to travel.” Travel is Arci’s biggest expense.
“I’m not materialistic. Instead of buying a new bag, I spend it on travel. I also don’t shop often.
I just love to try out food that is new to me. Traveling excites me because I get to learn different cultures,” she explained. For those who want to afford travel, Arci suggests: “I always list down my expenses, the places I want to go to and the things I want to do.
I make sure to put a limit on how much I can spend, except for food because I love to eat. I’m willing to pay for that. We discover cultures through their food.
” “I don’t mind flying economy especially if I’m using my own money. This is because.
