7 Common Reasons Filipino Seafarers Fail to Save
As seafarers, a rewarding career awaits those who are hardworking, forward-thinking individuals. Many sailors have risen from the ranks...
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- Jul 28
Saving Tips for Teenagers: How to Teach Your Teen Child to Save
It takes time to grow your savings, and money management is something most teenagers take years to get the hang of. Sadly, even some...
- Jul 21
How to Stop Spending Money: 8 Ways to Resist the Urge
The levers of commerce are all too easy to pull these days. Sure, overspenders have been around since the beginning of money, but back in...
- Jul 14
The importance of having savings
Saving money helps navigate tricky situations, meet financial obligations, and build wealth. Saving money is vital. It provides financial...
- Jul 7
How To Use Your Salary Efficiently
Our income, or salary, is what most determines our lifestyle and it’s more important than ever to be more mindful of it so you can be...
- Jun 30
Six Ways To Teach Your Kids About Saving Money
Saving money is one of the most important aspects of building wealth and having a secure financial foundation. Yet many of us have...
- Jun 23
Is Buying a Car an Investment?
Although your car is an expensive purchase, this does not mean it is an investment. Many people consider a car an investment because of...
- Jun 17
Spend, save or invest? What to do with your dollars
With the recent currency movements, many who hold US dollar deposits or are in the receiving end of remittances are wondering what to do...
- Jun 10
Why Saving Money is Important
If you don’t earn much and you can barely pay your bills, the idea of saving money might seem laughable. When you only have $5 left at...
- Jun 2
Mutual Funds
A mutual fund is an open-end investment company or fund. An open-end fund is one of three basic types of investment companies. The other...
- May 26
Top 10 Features of a Profitable Rental Property
Are you looking to purchase a residential rental property to boost your investment portfolio? Investment properties can be exciting and...
- May 19
5 Simple Ways to Invest in Real Estate
Buying and owning real estate is an investment strategy that can be both satisfying and lucrative. Unlike stock and bond investors,...
- May 12
Set Savings Goals (Even For Fun Stuff)
One of the first steps in taking control of your finances is creating a budget. That budget can help you to become more aware of your...
- May 5
Advantages and Disadvantages of Internet Banking
What Are the Advantages of E-Banking? Today, we can access many banking services online. Some of these services include paying bills,...
- Apr 28
8 Financial Tips for Young Adults
A class titled “Finance for Young Adults” usually isn’t part of a high school curriculum. This unfortunate lack leaves many young adults...
- Apr 21
How to negotiate a loan successfully
When you need some breathing room for your finances, one option is to negotiate with your debtors. Here are some key strategies on loan...
- Apr 14
10 Ways to Save on Electricity this Summer
As you might have noticed, it’s already summer. It’s that time of the year when we have to use our air-conditioning units and fans for...
- Apr 7
What Is the 50/20/30 Budget Rule?
Senator Elizabeth Warren popularized the so-called "50/20/30 budget rule" (sometimes labeled "50-30-20") in her book, All Your Worth: The...
- Mar 31
8 Ways to Lower Your Maynilad or Manila Water Bill This Summer
As the days grow hotter, it may get tempting to bathe three times a day. But if water rates in Manila will rise this year, you may want...
- Mar 24
How to save more on electricity this summer
MANILA – Filipinos expect higher temperature in the coming months, which also means higher demand for power and rising electricity bills....