Articles by Krisette Lim

Maria Krisette Capati-Lim is a contributing writer at MoneySmart since 2019. With an extensive background in the intersections of SEO, digital marketing, technology, lifestyle and personal finance, she believes that learning is a lifetime pursuit to become better ever day. When she's not writing, she's either checking her income and expenses on a spreadsheet or tinkering with her personal websites.

CLiQQ eWallet MoneySmart Review 2020
Smart Money
CLiQQ eWallet MoneySmart Review 2020
Electronic wallets are a must in this new normal. They allow us to manage our bills payments, money transfers, and other cashless transactions on the...
3 October 2020
Compare the Lowest Interest Rates of Credit Cards in the Philippines (2020)
Credit Card
Compare the Lowest Interest Rates of Credit Cards in the Philippines (2020)
Planning to apply for a new credit card? Not satisfied with your existing credit card? Whether you’re a first-time cardholder or would like to switch,...
2 October 2020
Budgeting 101: The Best Apps to Track Your Expenses
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Budgeting 101: The Best Apps to Track Your Expenses
If you find it hard to budget your money or worse, you’ve recently been retrenched, it’s time to step back and assess your finances. Fortunately, it’...
1 October 2020
Abra Wallet MoneySmart Review 2020
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Abra Wallet MoneySmart Review 2020
Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple are some of the popular cryptocurrencies that are making rounds on the internet. If you know a little about them, you should...
18 September 2020
AUB HelloMoney Prepaid Banking Account - MoneySmart Review 2020
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AUB HelloMoney Prepaid Banking Account - MoneySmart Review 2020
Banking is made easy these days as banks shift to digital platforms. For instance, ING Philippines and CIMB Bank have gone branchless on new applicati...
3 September 2020
Top 8 Websites to Find Workout Essentials & Gym Equipment (MoneySmart 2020)
Lifestyle
Top 8 Websites to Find Workout Essentials & Gym Equipment (MoneySmart 2020)
It's tempting to be a couch potato and binge watch Netflix shows during this quarantine period. While there's nothing wrong with entertainment, your h...
3 August 2020
GCash vs PayMaya: Comparing Transaction Fees 2020
Shopping
GCash vs PayMaya: Comparing Transaction Fees 2020
Mobile wallets like GCash and PayMaya have made it easier to send and receive money these days. Cashless payments have never been so essential, especi...
1 August 2020
Maybank iSave (MoneySmart Philippines Review 2020)
Saving
Maybank iSave (MoneySmart Philippines Review 2020)
Opening a savings account isn’t as hard as you think. With digital banks, you don’t even have to visit the branch anymore, given that most of us would...
17 July 2020
10 Things to Do if You've Been Retrenched During COVID-19 Pandemic
Career
10 Things to Do if You've Been Retrenched During COVID-19 Pandemic
The Department of Labor and Employment expects that by the end of this year, 4 million Filipinos will lose their jobs because of COVID-19. The number...
15 July 2020
CIMB Digital Bank Savings Account - MoneySmart Review 2020
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CIMB Digital Bank Savings Account - MoneySmart Review 2020
Saving money takes a lot of discipline and making moneysmart choices, and having savings in the bank is a huge relief when you have unexpected expense...
16 June 2020