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Is your money safe when your bank is in trouble?

Aneth Ng-Lim
Posted at Mar 20 02:11 PM

This was the question raised by depositors of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank – both based in the United States – after reports they were struggling led to bank runs and their eventual collapse. Read more »

OPINION: Mabini in my mind

Michael Henry Yusingco, LL.M
Posted at Mar 15 09:11 PM

Heeding Mabini’s caveat, the constitutional reform process must not be the exclusive domain of political elites. Read more »

On Intl Women's Day, Here’s Money Advice for Women from their 20s to 60s

Aneth Ng-Lim
Updated as of Mar 08 01:34 PM

To get you on the road to financial independence, and be prepared because it can be a long and hard road, here are some money advice to consider if you are in your 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s and 60s. Read more »

OPINION: Seems we never learned part 2

Edmund S. Tayao
Updated as of Mar 02 01:33 PM

The constitution is fundamental, that all laws are based on it, because it is the first law. Read more »

Freelancers finally get much deserved affection from lawmakers

Aneth Ng-Lim
Posted at Feb 27 03:38 PM

Congress recently approved on third and final reading a landmark bill that will provide protection to an estimated 1.5 million adult Filipinos who are part of the gig economy. Read more »

Subscriptions: they add up and can lead to money troubles

Aneth Ng-Lim
Posted at Feb 21 07:53 AM

Is there such a thing as too many subscriptions? If yes, just how many is enough and how many is too much? Read more »

Rethinking Triennial Local Elections

Michael Henry Yusingco, LL.M
Posted at Feb 13 06:09 PM

The recommended change pertains only to the term of office for local officials and nothing else. Read more »

Anti-Valentine News: Misery rising for consumers

Aneth Ng-Lim
Posted at Feb 13 03:28 PM

The formula is actually quite simple: you take the consumer price index inflation and add unemployment rates. Read more »

Time to unGRAB your wallet and reduce your expenses

Aneth Ng-Lim
Posted at Feb 06 04:12 PM

Through the pandemic, I leaned heavily on Grab for buying groceries, sending off documents that could not wait, and satisfying our food cravings. Read more »

Your health insurance can come to your rescue

Aneth Ng-Lim
Posted at Jan 31 03:32 PM

When we were sent home, what a relief to be informed that between my health insurance and my active Philhealth coverage, we won’t have to pay for a single thing. Read more »

Your monthly credit card interest rate is up by 50 pct

Aneth Ng-Lim
Posted at Jan 25 01:10 PM

We are not talking about 10 percent, or 20 percent but 50 percent more, with a jump from 2 percent monthly add-on rate to as much as 3 percent. Read more »

Owning constitutional reform

Michael Henry Yusingco, LL.M
Posted at Jan 18 03:44 AM

Civil society groups can also do their share in helping more Filipinos learn to appreciate and understand the 1987 Constitution. Read more »

Try the 50-30-20 budget rule with your first paycheck for 2023

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 16 03:58 PM

Financial experts recommend a 50-30-20 rule when it comes to a sustainable spending and saving plan. Read more »

OPINION: 2023 promises even stronger momentum in U.S.-Philippine ties

US Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson
Posted at Jan 12 10:09 AM

If what we see on the calendar for the new year is any indicator, our ties will continue to flourish in 2023. Read more »

Tracking your money is important: Nasaan ang resibo?

Aneth Ng-Lim
Posted at Jan 09 02:32 PM

While keeping receipts and tracking your expenses can be such a chore, more and more consumers are discovering they need to do this, especially in light of rising fraud cases. Read more »

Welcome 2023 with 2022’s best money lessons

Aneth Ng-Lim
Posted at Jan 02 01:31 PM

As we welcome the new year, I asked experts and leaders from different fields what their best money decisions are, hoping their wisdom can rub off on us and our wallets. Read more »

Clearing and clutter

Renato Redentor Constantino
Posted at Dec 29 10:23 PM

There is always a lot to unpack and reorganize when a year comes to a close. Read more »

Five easy cures for holiday spending hangover

Aneth Ng-Lim
Posted at Dec 26 03:40 PM

If you do wake up after the holidays wincing at the thought of the damage you had done to your wallet and savings, here are five easy cures for your spending hangover. Read more »

Find 'free money' to keep and give away for holidays

Aneth Ng-Lim
Posted at Dec 19 04:55 PM

A former officemate clued me in on why she always manages to give herself a great gift without breaking her budget every time the holidays come around. Read more »

The best money advice this holiday season

Aneth Ng-Lim
Posted at Dec 12 03:49 PM

One sure way to be jolly when you welcome 2023 is not to spend a single centavo from your holiday bonus. Read more »