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How to Make Your Finances Inflation-Proof in the Philippines
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How to Make Your Finances Inflation-Proof in the Philippines
Last year, your grocery run cost ₱2,500. Today, the same cart rings up at ₱2,650. Your salary didn't move. ...
1 June 2026
Best Maybank Time Deposit Promotions & Rates in the Philippines (2026)
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Best Maybank Time Deposit Promotions & Rates in the Philippines (2026)
Have extra cash lying around? If you've been sitting on savings and haven't done anything productive with ...
6 April 2026
Best BDO Time Deposit Promotions & Rates in the Philippines (2026)
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Best BDO Time Deposit Promotions & Rates in the Philippines (2026)
You deposited ₱100,000 in a BDO time deposit for 360 days. After a full year, your gross interest is ₱125. After the 20% withholding tax, you take ho... ...
6 April 2026
10 Ways to Make 2026 Your Best Financial Year
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10 Ways to Make 2026 Your Best Financial Year
If the past few years felt like financial turbulence, you’re not alone. As February kicks into gear, you ...
3 February 2026
Forget About New Year's Resolutions: 7 Financial Habits in 2026 to Master
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Forget About New Year's Resolutions: 7 Financial Habits in 2026 to Master
New year, new financial goals? Not so fast. While 49% of people aim to save money every new year, 80% of resolutions fail within weeks. But don't let... ...
1 January 2026
How to Compute and Spend Your 13th Month Pay 2025: Complete Guide + 14 Moneysmart Tips
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How to Compute and Spend Your 13th Month Pay 2025: Complete Guide + 14 Moneysmart Tips
Are you counting the days ‘til your 13th-month pay and Christmas bonus? For Filipino workers, that well-earned ...
29 November 2025
Cashless Payments in the Philippines - What are the Best E-Wallets for Filipinos?
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Cashless Payments in the Philippines - What are the Best E-Wallets for Filipinos?
Who remembers the days when we’d say, “Can you split my ₱500 bucks for some hundreds and twenties?” and ...
17 September 2025
How to Handle Relatives Borrowing Money in the Philippines: Practical Tips, Boundaries, and Cultural Insights (2025 Guide)
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How to Handle Relatives Borrowing Money in the Philippines: Practical Tips, Boundaries, and Cultural Insights (2025 Guide)
“Sisz, kamusta?” Does that trigger worry when someone — out of nowhere check in on you “sincerely” but ...
4 September 2025
7 Popular Personal Finance Influencers in the Philippines to Follow
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7 Popular Personal Finance Influencers in the Philippines to Follow
I believe knowledge is power. What you consume online reflects what you value as an individual. For example, ...
14 October 2024
Everything You Need to Know About Maya Bank in 2024
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Everything You Need to Know About Maya Bank in 2024
Have you been looking for a moneysmart way to earn high-interest rates with savings accounts?  Putting your money in commercial banks can be discoura... ...
1 April 2024