5 Books About Money That Pay For Themselves
For every financial situation, there’s a book. Whether you’re a fresh grad wanting to become financially independent or getting ready to plan your retirement life, a beginning investor or trying to...
View ArticleDon’t Break The Bank This Christmas
♫ It’s the most wonderful expensive time of the year ♫ — and it’s almost upon us. Yes, it’s September, and it’s practically Christmas here in the Philippines. You’ve probably seen the holiday decor for...
View ArticleIncome Tax In Southeast Asia [INFOGRAPHIC]
#deathandtaxes, #deathbytaxes … the subject of income tax is always an issue, but recently it’s taken center stage as senators call for #taxreform to ease the burden on Filipinos, who have been said to...
View ArticleHow Much Do Weddings Cost In The Philippines?
(photo by Petr Kratochvil) (Edited to add photo/video and ring costs on Sep 19) Love don’t cost a thing, but weddings can cost a pretty penny. That might be one of the factors as to why fewer Pinoys...
View Article10 Ways You’re Wasting Money Right Now
We tend to think of wasting money as big impulse purchases, like buying a new pair of shoes you don’t need, or splashing cash on the new iPhones just because your current phone seems so old now. What...
View ArticleFind Yourself A Loan
Sometimes, you need extra money for emergencies, tuition fees, or even extraordinary events, like a wedding or a vacation. If you’ve ever been in this situation, you’ve probably thought about getting...
View ArticleWhat’s In Your Meralco Bill?
It’s often said that we Filipinos pay some of the highest electric bills in the region. According to Enerdata, the Philippines charges some of the highest prices in Southeast Asia for power, at 18.2...
View Article10 Ways To Travel For Less
It’s never been easier to take a trip within or out of the country. Flights have never been cheaper, and destinations have never been more plentiful. Budget airlines even fly to Sydney now. But you...
View ArticleHow Much Do Philippine Politicians Earn?
With all the recent brouhaha about corruption and “lifestyle checks”, you might be wondering, “How much do these public servants actually make? Surely the salary must be amazing if so many people want...
View ArticleOctober’s Hot Credit Card Deals
Put your credit card to work by taking advantage of these hot promos. Planning on going to Singapore? Need a diamond peel? Want 0% interest on a Christmas cruise? Whatever it is you’re into, we’ve...
View ArticleIs Your Money In The Right Place?
Saving is hard. Picking the right savings account for your needs isn’t easy, either. There are a lot of types of savings accounts out there, so it pays to do your research. If your money is sitting in...
View ArticleBeat Manila’s Carmageddon With These Apps
Commuter and driver woes have been piling up even more lately. Those of us just trying to get around in Manila face so many headaches, like heavy traffic and no parking spaces. But then, what are your...
View Article11 Signs It’s Time To Quit Your Job
You’ve probably had a few bad days at the office. Maybe you find some of your work boring. Your boss might have yelled at you for no reason. You may find yourself wishing weekends were longer. A lot...
View Article7 Ways To Outsmart Your Supermarket
Have you ever walked into a grocery store, determined to only buy one thing, but ended up walking out with a pint of ice cream, a box of cookies, and some magazines that were conveniently placed right...
View ArticleMake Money With These Seminars For October
A few weeks ago we told you that investing your money in your education can be one of the best investments you make. So to help you make good investments in yourself, we’ve picked five courses you can...
View ArticleWhat Can You Buy With P1.2 Billion?
If you’ve been following the news, you’ve seen the senate hearings about the allegedly overpriced Makati City Building. And now, there’s “Hacienda Binay”, which former Makati City vice mayor Ernesto...
View ArticleFinancially Prepare To Quit Your Job
Last week, we told you the signs that it’s time to look for a new job. But quitting, while it can feel exciting and relieving, is also scary. After your last day, you’ll have new problems to...
View Article37 Ways To Save Money Right Now
We all want to start saving. But when money is already tight, it’s hard to find any extra money anywhere that you can put away in a savings account. So to help you out, we’ve found 37 ways to save...
View ArticleAsk For A Raise — 6 Do’s (and 1 Don’t)
Asking your boss for more money is hard. We can’t all be that Wells Fargo guy who asked for $10,000 raises for more than 250,000 employees at the company. But you’ve been performing really well lately...
View ArticleDeal With Financial Emergencies
Ever been blindsided by a sudden expense that wiped out all your savings and left you in a financial hole? It happens to all of us. Since emergencies like a sudden medical operation, or your car...
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