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.

ING Digital Bank Peso Savings Account - MoneySmart Review 2020
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ING Digital Bank Peso Savings Account - MoneySmart Review 2020
Opening a bank account these days can be a hassle because of the stay-at-home orders. Thankfully, digital banks like ING Philippines are offering con...
15 June 2020
ING Bank vs. CIMB Digital Banks - Which is Better?
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ING Bank vs. CIMB Digital Banks - Which is Better?
Online banking isn’t new to Filipinos. With most commercial banks continuously upgrading their systems, you can practically do all your banking transa...
19 May 2020
What Filipinos Should Know About Digital Banking in the Philippines During COVID-19
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What Filipinos Should Know About Digital Banking in the Philippines During COVID-19
Digital banking almost shares the same concept as online banking. But full digital banking allows you to open a bank account without going to a branch...
18 May 2020
Music Streaming Services in the Philippines (Spotify, Apple Music, and SoundCloud) - Which One Should You Get?
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Music Streaming Services in the Philippines (Spotify, Apple Music, and SoundCloud) - Which One Should You Get?
Do you remember playing those cassette tapes in the ‘80 and the ‘90s? And then using a pencil to rewind them? Have you also downloaded mp3s and burned...
14 May 2020
COVID-19: List of Enhanced Community Quarantine Financial Support Packages in the Philippines
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COVID-19: List of Enhanced Community Quarantine Financial Support Packages in the Philippines
You are probably feeling the financial impact of the extended ECQ by now. It definitely has affected the way we earn money and how we find new earning...
29 April 2020
5 Money Lessons for Filipinos During COVID-19 and Enhanced Community Quarantine
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5 Money Lessons for Filipinos During COVID-19 and Enhanced Community Quarantine
Days before the government imposed the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) in NCR and across provinces in Luzon, a lot of Filipinos resorted to hoardi...
18 April 2020
5 Part-Time Jobs in the Philippines During Enhanced Community Quarantine
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5 Part-Time Jobs in the Philippines During Enhanced Community Quarantine
As we face this global pandemic and scientists are racing to create a vaccine, you just can’t help but wonder when all this will end. The impact of t...
15 April 2020
10 Best Job Search Websites and Apps to Find Work From Home Jobs in the Philippines
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10 Best Job Search Websites and Apps to Find Work From Home Jobs in the Philippines
Searching for an online job during the Enhanced Community Quarantine? Or staying at home have you decided to stay and adopt work from home? Work from...
11 April 2020
Best Credit Cards in the Philippines with No Annual Fees - MoneySmart Review 2020
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Best Credit Cards in the Philippines with No Annual Fees - MoneySmart Review 2020
Tired of calling customer support every year to request for a waiver of your credit card annual fees? Don’t worry, because these credit cards with no...
5 April 2020
Best Home Loans Philippines (2020) – Most Affordable Housing Loans Reviewed
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Best Home Loans Philippines (2020) – Most Affordable Housing Loans Reviewed
Still looking for the best home loans in the Philippines? Are you comparing interest rates and looking for the most flexible payment terms? But befor...
3 April 2020