Your Guide to Saving Money, Investing and Everything in Between


“Those who keep learning, will keep rising in life.” And, helping others to learn can be just as valuable: “The best thing a human being can do is to help another human being know more.”

— Charles T. Munger

Hi my name is Evan Louise Madriñan. I’m a full-time registered nurse by day, a passionate saver, investor, and a blogger. I am here to open the door and guide your path towards the world of finance. I am here to show you that even an average employee like you and me, can still learn and master our own money to achieve a life that we want for our selves and our family.

Recent Blogs

  • Investing 101: Everything You Need to Know About Why, How, When & Where

    Investing 101: Everything You Need to Know About Why, How, When & Where

    by elmads Introduction Investing is a word that we’ve been constantly encountering in today’s information age. A word that has always been heavily marketed by the financial industry but is often misunderstood by people. It Read more…

  • My 2023 Year-End Portfolio Part 2

    by elmads <—–My 2023 Year-End Portfolio Part 1 Equity / Stock Portfolio Allocation — 43% 2023 has been a year of great performance for most of the equity asset class, with a 26% total return Read more…

  • My 2023 Year-End Portfolio

    My 2023 Year-End Portfolio

    by elmads Introduction “Documentation is a love letter that you write to your future self.” —Damian Conway Do you sometimes look at your Facebook memories? If not, then try to quickly access your Facebook and Read more…

  • Smart Money Moves: How to Leverage Tax-Free Accounts for Financial Success in the UK

    Smart Money Moves: How to Leverage Tax-Free Accounts for Financial Success in the UK

    by elmads Introduction If you work and live in the UK and are thinking of saving money, then looking into the UK’s tax-exempt Individual Savings Account will be the right path for you. Spending your Read more…

  • Beyond the Score: The Business of Credit Ratings Explored

    Beyond the Score: The Business of Credit Ratings Explored

    By elmads Introduction Three friends of yours went to you and asked for financial help. All are in dire need of capital, each asking for $2,000. Sadly, you can only help one. Where would you Read more…

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