When the 13th month pay and Christmas bonus season rolls around, it’s easy to get swept up in the holiday spirit. And before we know it, the extra cash we worked so hard for seems to vanish. Back when I worked in the corporate world, I’d sit down with a list every year, carefully planning […]
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Let’s be honest—how many times have you counted the days to payday, holding on to your last few pesos and wishing they’d somehow stretch? Or maybe you’ve told yourself, “Next month na lang ako mag-start mag-ipon,” only to see your wallet run dry faster than expected. Welcome to “Petsa de Peligro”—that oh-so-familiar feeling when money
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November’s here, and you know what that means: the holiday countdown has officially begun! With all the fun stuff coming up—Christmas parties, gifts, Noche Buena feasts, and family gatherings—it’s also the season for big spending. But what if this year, instead of blowing through your 13th month pay and Christmas bonus in a flash, you
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I stumbled upon a post on Reddit that stopped me in my tracks. Here was a 37-year-old, single Filipino professional with multiple income streams, investments, a condo, a car, and a solid emergency fund. By many standards, he was “set.” And yet, he still felt like he was falling behind his friends—some of whom owned
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Let me guess—you’re probably scrolling through IG or TikTok right now, maybe watching someone unbox the latest gadget, show off their new kicks, or flaunt their shopping haul. It’s all so easy to get caught up in the “I need this now” feeling when we see influencers or friends living it up. Next thing you
Let’s talk about those sneaky “bank calls” that promise rewards but leave you with… nothing. I didn’t think I’d ever fall for a scam—especially not one from a “friendly” caller on my birthday! But that’s exactly what happened. Let me share how close I came to being scammed, and the red flags I missed at
Have you ever looked at your husband and felt a deep sense of guilt? Maybe he’s carrying all the financial weight, while you feel like you’re just adding to the load. It’s an emotional struggle many Filipino wives silently face, especially in a culture that places high expectations on both partners. You’re not alone. The
Managing your finances shouldn’t feel like a full-time job. But when you’ve got multiple bank accounts, credit cards, and investment portfolios scattered across different platforms, keeping track of everything can quickly become overwhelming. Logging in to different accounts, remembering multiple passwords, and manually organizing your spending can feel like a tedious chore. Wouldn’t it be
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Typhoon Kristine came like an unexpected visitor, one who left a mess everywhere and forced us to think, What if I had been prepared? For many of us, facing flooded homes, damaged belongings, and uncertain days was a wake-up call about how quickly things can change. And it wasn’t just about surviving the storm—it was
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Today’s the big day—the iPhone 16 has officially hit stores in the Philippines! With its sleek design and impressive features, the iPhone 16 Pro starts at ₱69,990, and the iPhone 16 Pro Max starts at ₱84,990. The excitement is everywhere—social media is buzzing, and people are lining up in stores. But the big question on many
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