Aris Riparip, Financial Coach

23/08/2026

I’ve sat with hundreds of OFWs, and I keep seeing the same thing:

Malinaw ang pangarap. Pero madalas, walang malinaw na system kung paano makarating doon.

That’s why Count the Cost exists.

Not just to talk about work abroad, but about money, family, faith, life abroad, and the decisions shaping our future.

Because every sacrifice has a cost.

And if we’re building a better life, sana intentional. Hindi aksidente.

If you’re an OFW, here’s a question worth asking:

What are you building for right now? 👇

Tag an OFW friend who needs this.

🎙️ Full conversation on Count the Cost Podcast.

23/08/2026

One of the best outcomes of a financial planning conversation is not always a product or an investment.

Sometimes, it’s simply this: “Mas malinaw na sa akin kung ano ang kailangan kong gawin next.”

That clarity matters.

Because when you understand what you need to protect, what gaps you need to address, and where you want to go, financial decisions become less overwhelming.

Thank you, Marie Rojas, for trusting me with your financial planning journey and for sharing this kind recommendation. 🙏

My goal has always been simple: help people make financial decisions with greater clarity, direction, and confidence.

23/08/2026

Retirement isn't about stopping work—it's about having the freedom to decide when, where, and if you want to work.

Financial freedom gives you options. Kaya habang may oras pa, start building the future you'll thank yourself for. Every small step today creates more choices tomorrow.

Ready to work because you want to, not because you have to?

Comment RETIRE below. 👇

22/08/2026

So why count the cost?

Before you start building anything - your faith, your business, your relationship - count it first.
Drop a 🔥 if you've ever jumped into something before thinking it through.

Jesus wasn’t talking about money here. He was talking about commitment.
And honestly, that applies to more than just discipleship.
You don’t buy hollow blocks and start building a house the same day.
You plan. You measure. You count what it will take.
Same with life.

The real question is not “Can I start?”
It’s “Am I ready to finish?”
Worth sitting with.

21/08/2026

Can you still remember why you first left home?

Before the work, bills, responsibilities, and years abroad… may goal ka. May reason ka. May pangarap ka.

Minsan, sa sobrang busy natin, nakakalimutan nating balikan iyon.

So here’s a simple question:

Are the decisions you’re making today still bringing you closer to the life you wanted to build?

Maybe yes. Maybe no. Maybe matagal mo nang hindi naiisip.

Either way, maybe it’s time to get clear again.

🎙️ A short clip from Count the Cost PodcastWatch the full episode. Link in bio / comments.

20/08/2026

We work. We provide. We keep going.

Pero minsan magandang itanong:
“Closer ba ako ngayon sa buhay na pinapangarap ko?”

Sharing a short clip from Episode 1 of Count the Cost Podcast 🎙️

Full episode link in the comments.

15/08/2026

Happening today . See you there!

🛡️ Do you really know if your financial protection is enough?

Minsan, we know we need protection, pero maraming questions:

How much is enough?
What should I actually be covered for?
What happens if I move back home?
And if I already have a policy, do I fully understand how it works?

That’s why we’re having Peace of Mind, Wherever You Are, a complimentary webinar with Zurich International Life and Savoy Insurance Brokers.

Our goal is simple: to help you understand financial protection better so you can make informed decisions for yourself and your family.

📅 Saturday, 15 August 2026
🕖 7:00 PM Qatar Time
💻 Live via Zoom

👉 Register here:https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/QImCfuP7RcOmpi1KOWA_Kw #/registration

Already have a policy? Come and understand your protection better.

Still exploring? Come with your questions.

And if you know a friend, colleague, or family member who might benefit from this conversation, feel free to share this with them. 😊

See you online!

13/08/2026

🛡️ Do you really know if your financial protection is enough?

Minsan, we know we need protection, pero maraming questions:

How much is enough?
What should I actually be covered for?
What happens if I move back home?
And if I already have a policy, do I fully understand how it works?

That’s why we’re having Peace of Mind, Wherever You Are, a complimentary webinar with Zurich International Life and Savoy Insurance Brokers.

Our goal is simple: to help you understand financial protection better so you can make informed decisions for yourself and your family.

📅 Saturday, 15 August 2026
🕖 7:00 PM Qatar Time
💻 Live via Zoom

👉 Register here:https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/QImCfuP7RcOmpi1KOWA_Kw #/registration

Already have a policy? Come and understand your protection better.

Still exploring? Come with your questions.

And if you know a friend, colleague, or family member who might benefit from this conversation, feel free to share this with them. 😊

See you online!

01/08/2026

It was a privilege to serve as the Resource Speaker representing Overseas Filipino Investors and Entrepreneurs Movement for the Financial Goal Setting session during the Financial Literacy Program Seminar & Workshop organized by the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the UN Migration Agency.

My key message was simple:

Dreams need goals. Goals need a plan. Plans need action.

We all have dreams for ourselves and our families. But without clear goals, a realistic plan, and consistent action, those dreams often remain just dreams. Financial planning is not just about money. It's about making intentional decisions today that create a better tomorrow.

My sincere thanks to Ms. Malou and the IOM Qatar Office for the invitation and the opportunity to share with and learn alongside our migrant worker community. It was an honor to be part of an initiative that empowers people to build a more secure future.

Congratulations as well to my fellow resource speakers, Jason Quizon, Ed Alcantara, and Ressie Fos, for sharing your knowledge and inspiring our participants. It was a pleasure to be part of this meaningful program with all of you.

Photo courtesy: Mavz Ardiza 👌💯