It’s so easy to get distracted when working from home. Every space is your comfort zone after all. You can work on the kitchen counter, or even on your bed. There’s no boss looking over your shoulder and no coworkers who can see you. But as a result, you slack off or get distracted at…

Life insurance is an essential part of good financial planning, but not everyone enjoys talking about it. There’s not the usual excitement like when buying a house or a car. People usually brush off talks about it or simply put off buying one. Until a serious, unexpected, and devastating life event happens, and usually it’s…

This pandemic has certainly unleashed our creative and entrepreneurial sides. A lot of us are discovering other talents we didn’t think we had and exploring new hobbies we never thought we’d love! It’s definitely a healthy and fun way to while away the time when quarantined at home. Not only do they help us manage…

From asking for cellphone load to emailing you about your $10,000 prize money,  online scams are aplenty. Protect yourself from scammers and recognize the warning signs. Here are some important things you need to know so you won’t be a victim. What are the most common online scams in the Philippines? Internet Shopping Scams Shopping…

If you still have not discovered the wonders of e-wallet services, you’re missing out on a lot. They have definitely made banking and other financial transactions easy and convenient during this community quarantine. Check out Coins.ph, another mobile wallet service that you can download on your phone or computers to make a variety of financial…

Covid-19 has certainly ground everyone’s travel plans to a halt. For now, we can only make travel plans and pray that this pandemic will soon be over so that these plans can turn into reality. While we stay at home and get used to the new normal, why not learn about how travel insurance works?…

The Covid-19 pandemic has everyone all over the world in full crisis mode. While most Filipinos carry on with work-from-home setups, a lot of Filipinos are struggling  financially, especially those who receive wages on a daily basis. With their earning capacity severely affected by the Enhanced Community Quarantine, not all Filipinos are financially prepared to…

As days turn to weeks and weeks turn to months, more and more people are experiencing work from home burnout. You may be finding it hard to get up from bed to begin your work day. Maybe you just don’t have the desire to work at all. Or you may be having trouble logging off…

Even if commencement exercises were cancelled because of the Covid-19 pandemic, it’s not reason enough for you to sulk, feel angry, or forgo your celebrations at home. You’ve earned that diploma, and this milestone is something that merits a celebration! So go ahead and celebrate in your own way, graduate! And even if everyone is…

Utilizing your PhilHealth benefits is the last thing you want to do, mainly because no one wants to visit or stay at the hospital for injury or illness. But if you do get hospitalized, PhilHealth is a great thing to have because it will save you money on hospital expenses and doctor’s fees. This is…

With the Enhanced Community Quarantine still in place, online groceries and delivery services have never been more in demand. Not only is it quick and convenient, it also keeps us safe at home, right where we should be. Just add to your cart, set a delivery schedule, make your payment, and wait for your groceries…

Aside from following our country’s strict Enhanced Community Quarantine measures, having the protection of a life or health insurance will help in easing your worries. It’s good to know that you have financial back-up if ever you get sick during this health crisis. Learn about your insurance coverage and what to do in case you…

It’s very easy to overlook this thing called travel insurance when you’re so busy planning your itinerary or looking for the cheapest airfares. A lot of travelers even think it’s just an added expense. But if you knew just how important it is to have travel insurance coverage whenever you travel, it would be the…

Gone are the days when you’d sit down in front of the TV and watch something you don’t even like just because it’s the only good show on. Streaming services can now provide you with what you want to watch when you want. For a fee, of course. Which streaming service should you get, and…

Doesn’t it annoy you when you shop or eat at an establishment all the time, but they don’t have a frequent shopper or a loyalty program? Loyalty cards, also known as rewards cards, can go a long way, especially if you want the most bang for your buck. But don’t fret — here are some…

If you want to consolidate your balance from several credit cards into just one credit card, a balance transfer may be just what you need. This way, you don’t need to keep track of several due dates and feel the strain on your finances each month. You can just pay a certain amount per month…

Sometimes referred to as the ‘poor man’s gold,’ you will be surprised to know that silver is more than just an affordable gold proxy. They say that its intrinsic value makes it appealing to investors in the event of a sudden economic crisis. But is silver worth investing in? Read on to find out more…

Gold is a tangible asset that can protect you in times of economic crises or financial failures. You can store gold coins or gold bullions in your safety deposit box. And knowing that you have bonds, stocks, or mutual funds backed by gold can also put your mind at ease. It’s a real investment, and…

If you’re looking for a traditional and reliable way of growing your money in the bank, you can place your money in a fixed deposit account (also referred to as time deposit). It offers higher interest rates compared to a regular savings account. The bigger your deposit and the longer you keep your money in…

Security Bank’s All Access account won The Asian Banker’s Philippine Country Awards in 2017 for Deposit Product of the Year. Read on to find out more about this award-winning savings and checking account. It might be just the savings or checking account that you need. All Access Checking Account at a glance It’s a savings…

Are you looking to level up your savings game this year? Why not open a savings account with Security Bank? If you have 5,000 PHP or 50,000 PHP to spare, you can go and open a Regular or Premium Build Up Savings Account. Read on to find out more. Build Up Savings at a glance…

Do you want a savings account that rewards you for saving? You might want to check out Citibank’s Peso Bonus Saver Account. Enjoy high bonus interests that will help you meet your financial goals faster. Citibank Peso Bonus Saver at a glance Minimum balance of 50,000 PHP Increase your Peso Bonus Saver account balance by…

These days, there are many options available to Filipinos to save money. You can go to different banks and financial institutions or browse through their websites to find out which products are best for your savings goals and earning capacity. With the many options available out there, there are still savings accounts that are traditional,…

If you are an expat in the Philippines, you need a bank that will meet all of your banking needs. You’re in luck because there are quite a few global banks that have branches in key cities here, as well as local banks that provide world-class services. This certainly makes it easier for you to…

Receiving your salary from your first job is truly an incredible feeling. The sense of pride and accomplishment will make you want to splurge on yourself for your hard work and on your loved ones for helping you reach this point in your life. But you don’t need to spend your entire salary every time…